Karnataka HC Asks State To Provide Complete Plan To Protect Sanitation Workers During Heatwaves In Summer

The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday orally said that the state government should put in a complete plan in regard to steps to be taken to provide protection to powrakarmikas/sanitation workers during the summer months/heat wave in the state.Justice M Nagaprasanna said, “When this contingency happens every year, heatwaves will be there in several parts of the state during this period, why...

When Rights Of Minority Institutions Are Threatened, Courts Must Interfere To Reaffirm Foundational Ideas Of Justice & Equality: Madras HC

While reiterating that the UGC norms for the selection of Assistant professors and the Principal do not apply to minority institutions, the Madras High Court recently emphasised the need to protect the rights of minority institutions. Justice Anand Venkatesh remarked that the Constitution had included provisions to safeguard the rights of the minority institutions, to protect the...

'Judges Must Remain True To Law, Balancing Head And Heart Is Art Of Judging': Justice Chandra Dhari Singh Bids Farewell To Delhi HC

Justice Chandra Dhari Singh on Tuesday bid farewell to the Delhi High Court as the Central Government notified his repatriation to Allahabad High Court, his parent High Court. In his farewell speech, Justice Singh underscored that judging is not a mechanical task and that balancing head and heart is the art of judging. “I leave the Delhi High Court today not with nostalgia but the hope...

Delhi High Court Directs Removal Of 'Purplle Tree' From Trademark Register On Plea By E-Commerce Platform 'Purplle'

The Delhi High Court has directed the removal of 'Purplle Tree' mark from the Register of Trade Marks in a rectification petition filed by Manash Lifestyle Private Limited, which owns the online beauty and wellness store 'Purplle'.Manash Lifestyle Private Limited (petitioner), owner of the 'Purplle' trademark sells makeup, skincare, hair, baby care and beauty & wellness products. It...

Punjab Police Rules | Candidates Failing To Disclose Pending FIRs Will Be Disqualified From Applying For Service: High Court

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has stated that candidates applying for positions under the Punjab Police who fail to disclose that an FIR is pending against them will have their candidature liable to be rejected.In the present case the post for constable was advertised in 2020 and FIR was lodged in 2018. The same was quashed by the High Court on on the basis of compromise entered...

'Intent To Mislead Consumers': Delhi HC Permanently Restrains Rogue Website From Infringing L'Oreal's Trademark, Imposes ₹ 1 Lakh Cost

The Delhi High Court has granted a permanent injunction in favour of the French brand L'Oreal SA against trademark infringement by a rogue website run by unknown defendant using its 'L'Oreal' mark and misrepresenting themselves are the representative of the company.In doing so the court also imposed a cost of Rs. 1 Lakh on the defendant to be paid in eight weeks. Justice Mini Pushkarna in...

Kerala High Court Refuses To Stay Screening Of Mohanlal Starrer 'Empuraan' On BJP Leader's Plea, Calls It 'Publicity Interest'

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday (April 01) refused to stay the screening of big-budget Mohanlal-starrer “Empuraan” movie, which hit the theaters on March 27. The film became a centre of controversy after certain right-wing groups objected to the portrayal of the 2002 Gujarat riots. BJP leader VV Vijeesh had approached the High Court apprehending communal violence.While refusing to stay...

Does Your Police Not Conduct Searches? Madras High Court To TN Govt On Opposing ED Raid At TASMAC Headquarters

“Does your government and police not conduct searches?” the Madras High Court orally asked the Tamil Nadu government today while hearing its plea challenging the recent searches conducted by the Enforcement Directorate at the headquarters of Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Ltd (TASMAC). The bench of Justice SM Subramaniam and Justice K Rajasekar posed the question to...

Maharaja Karni Singh's Heir Prefers Appeal Before Delhi High Court Seeking Rent Arrears For Bikaner House

Heir of Late Maharaja Dr. Karni Singh, the last one to hold the title of Maharaja of Bikaner, on Tuesday moved the Delhi High Court seeking arrears of rent from Central Government for the Bikaner House property in the national capital.A division bench comprising Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela heard the appeal challenging a single judge order passed...

Sections 43B & 40A Income Tax Act | Which Provision Prevails When Both Commence With Non-Obstante Clause? Madras High Court Clarifies

The Madras High Court while referring sections 43B and 40A Income Tax Act explained which provision prevails when both commence with a non-obstante clause. The Division Bench of Justices Dr. Anita Sumanth and G. Arul Murugan stated that “the Rule that a general provision should yield to specific provision springs from the common understanding that when two directions are given...

Central Govt Clears Transfer Of Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma From Delhi HC To Calcutta HC

The central government has notified the transfer of Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma from the Delhi High Court to the Calcutta High Court.Earlier, the Supreme Court Collegium had recommended the transfer of Justice Sharma to the Calcutta High Court.Justice Sharma was elevated from the Delhi Higher Judicial Service to the Delhi High Court in February 2022....

'Shows Have Already Been Telecast': Andhra Pradesh HC Dismisses PIL Challenging Increase In Ticket Prices Of Telugu Film 'Sankranthiki Vasthunam'

The Andhra Pradesh High Court dismissed a Public Interest Litigation plea challenging the increase in ticket prices of Telugu film 'Sankranthiki Vasthunam'–starring Venkatesh, Aishwarya Rajesh and Meenakshi Chaudhary–and which further sought an investigation into the film's production cost valued at over Rs. 100 crores.A division bench of Chief Justice Dhiraj Singh Thakur and Justice...