High Courts
Caregiver Of Disabled Dependent Entitled To Transfer Exemption; Interests Of PwD Prevail Over Administrative Convenience : Delhi HC
A Division Bench of the Delhi High Court comprising Justice C. Hari Shankar and Justice Om Prakash Shukla held that the interests of a disabled dependent prevail over administrative convenience, and caregivers of persons with disabilities are entitled to exemption from routine transfers, and reasonable accommodation is mandatory. Background Facts The petitioner is an...
'Implementation Is Executive's Domain': Allahabad High Court Disposes PIL Claiming Laws Against Denigration Of Hindu Deities Are 'Ineffective'
The Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench) on Thursday disposed of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) plea seeking a review of the effectiveness of the current legal framework regarding the protection of Hindu deities and religious books from denigration. A bench of Justice Rajan Roy and Justice Indrajeet Shukla observed that while the making or amending of laws lies strictly within...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Order Asking GoBoult To Add 'Formerly BOULT' Disclaimer In Rebranded Products
The Karnataka High Court has upheld an order directing a consumer electronics brand to prominently display the disclaimer “formerly BOULT” on all products sold under its new name “GoBoult,” saying the step was necessary to prevent confusion with rival brand “GoBold.”A division bench of Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice C M Poonacha delivered the order on November 24,...
Electricity Ombudsman Can't Decide Review Petition In Absence Of Both Parties: HP High Court
The Himachal Pradesh High Court held that the Ombudsman while deciding a review petition cannot act contrary to Regulation 37(8) Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission Consumer Grievances Redressal Forum and Ombudsman Regulations and decide in complete absence of both parties.The Court further observed that there was nothing on record to show that the petitioner was ever...
Calcutta High Court Denies Interim Relief To Indian Importer In 'PL SUPREME' Trademark Row With Chinese Manufacturer
The Calcutta High Court has refused an interim injunction to Kolkata-based torch importer Parul Ruparelia and an associated entity in their trademark infringement and passing-off suit over the mark “PL SUPREME” against the Chinese manufacturers of the torch.It held that Chinese manufacturer Camme Wang and its associated entity are the prior adopters and owners of the...
Catching Hold Of Child's Hand & Offering Money For Sexual Favours Amounts To 'Sexual Assault' Under POCSO Act : Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court (Nagpur Bench) has held that the act of catching hold of a minor girl's hand, when accompanied by an offer of money in exchange of sexual favours, squarely falls within the definition of 'Sexual Assault' under Section 7 POCSO Act which is punishable under Section 8. A bench of Justice Nivedita P Mehta thus dismissed an appeal filed by a 25-year-old man...
Allotment Of Evacuee Property Confers Only Temporary Licence, Not Leasehold Rights: J&K&L High Court
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has held that an allotment under the J&K Evacuees (Administration of Property) Act merely creates a temporary licence, terminable in accordance with statutory provisions.Such an allotment, the High Court clarified, does not confer any proprietary or leasehold interest in the property, while stating that a subsequent instrument calling...
Insurer Cannot Rely On Hidden Exclusions To Defeat Consumer's Legitimate Expectations Under Insurance Policy: J&K&L High Court
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has held that an insurer cannot deny coverage for Storm, Tempest, Flood and Inundation (STFI) perils on the ground that no separate premium was paid, when the policy issued is styled as a comprehensive cover including special perils.The High Court observed that the insurer's reliance on a concealed exclusion clause cannot defeat the...
Bombay High Court Rejects Suit Filed By Lilavati Kirtilal Mehta Medical Trust Against Trustee, Says Consent Of Charity Commissioner Needed
The Bombay High Court has held that where a suit is instituted by a public trust for recovery of compensation or other reliefs against an erstwhile trustee in respect of trust property, such suit must comply with Sections 50 and 51 of the Maharashtra Public Trusts Act, 1950, and cannot be instituted without first obtaining the written consent of the Charity Commissioner. The Court held that...
Sabarimala Temple: Kerala High Court Orders Probe Into Distribution Network And Lab Certification Of Chemical Kumkum
The Kerala High Court on Friday (05 December) passed a detailed order directing a series of investigations, inspections, and regulatory interventions to curb the sale of synthetic Kumkum during Sabarimala Makaravilakku season.The Division Bench comprising Justice Raja Vijayaraghavan V and Justice K.V. Jayakumar issued the directives while considering a suo motu matter based on the...
Children Used For Begging: Madras High Court Issues Notice On Plea Alleging Possible Trafficking, Drugging Of Infants
The Madras High Court, on Friday (December 5) issued notice on a plea seeking an enquiry into children being used for begging. The bench of Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice G Arul Murugan admitted a plea by an advocate and issued notice to the Secretary (Department of Public Health), Corporation Commissioner, Commissioner of Police (Vepery), Child Welfare Board,...
Delhi High Court Awards ₹1.5 Lakh To Tommy Hilfiger Against Kolkata Trader Who Sold Fake Products
The Delhi High Court has recently held that a clear case of trademark infringement and passing off has been established against a Kolkata trader who was found supplying counterfeit Tommy Hilfiger products. A bench of Justice Tejas Karia delivered the judgment on November 28, 2025, holding that the use of Hilfiger's registered marks on fake goods had deceived consumers into believing there was...