Proper Verification Of Vote Counting Procedure Essential In Elections: Himachal Pradesh High Court

Himachal Pradesh High Court held that when questions arise regarding the proper conduct of vote counting procedures, it is essential to examine the relevant records to determine whether counting was conducted in accordance with the applicable rules.Justice Ajay Mohan Goel: “it would have been appropriate for the Authorised Officer to have had scrutinized the entire record to ascertain as...

Himachal Pradesh High Court: Magistrate Can Direct Further Investigation U/S Section 173(8) Crpc Even After Taking Cognizance

Himachal Pradesh High Court held that when the court finds that a proper investigation has not been conducted, the Magistrate can exercise the power under Section 173(8) of the CrPC suo motu to direct the police to conduct further investigation, even after taking cognizance of the case.Justice Sushil Kukreja: “Even after taking cognizance, power under Section 173 (8) Cr. P. C. can be...

'Will Give Wrong Message To Society': Kerala High Court Refuses To Stop Trial Against Man Who Allegedly Sent Death Threat To CM

The Kerala High Court recently refused to stop trial court proceedings against a person who allegedly sent a message to the Additional Private Secretary to the Chief Minister (CM) Pinarayi Vijayan, that he would kill the new CM on the eve of the declaration of the election results, noting that it will send a wrong message to the society.The petitioner had allegedly sent the message “I will...

Candidature Can't Be Denied For Trivial Mistakes In Online Recruitment Form: Himachal Pradesh High Court

Himachal Pradesh High Court held that bona fide and trivial errors in a recruitment application, such as inadvertent category selection, should not lead to cancellation of candidature, and candidates must be given an opportunity to rectify such mistakes.Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua: “It was case of an inadvertent error, a bonafide error, which was committed probably at the end of the Cyber...

Justice K.M. Rao Sworn-In As Judge Of Karnataka High Court After Transfer From Andhra Pradesh High Court

Justice Dr Kumbhajadala Manmadha Rao, who is transferred to the Karnataka High Court from Andhra Pradesh High Court, was on Monday administered the oath by Acting Chief Justice of the High Court, V Kameshwar Rao. The Central Government had on Thursday (May 1) notified the transfer of The notification issued by the Union Ministry of Law and Justice stated:"In exercise of the power conferred...

Andhra Pradesh High Court Weekly Roundup: May 26 - June 1, 2025

Nominal Index [Citations: 2025 LiveLaw (AP) 104 to 2025 LiveLaw (AP) 109]S Bhargav Reddy vs. The State of Andhra Pradesh and connected petitions– 2025 LiveLaw (AP) 104Nallaballe Sreenivas and others v. The State of A.P. and another– 2025 LiveLaw (AP) 105M/s. Jaya Venkatarama Industries Limited v. The ESI Corporation And 4 Others– 2025 LiveLaw (AP) 106Peram Venkata Reddy v. The State...

Karnataka High Court Allows Plea By Minister's Son Rana George Seeking Access To Private Property Within Nugu Wildlife Sanctuary

The Karnataka High Court on Monday allowed a petition filed by Rana George, son of State Energy Minister K.J. George, seeking unrestricted access to his private land located within the Nugu Wildlife Sanctuary. A single judge, Justice M Ngaprasanna said, “The writ petition is allowed, the order dated 01.03.2024, is quashed. Madamus issued to authorities to provide unhindered access to...

Producers Of Kamal Haasan Starrer 'Thug Life' Move Karnataka High Court Seeking Directions Against Ban On Film's Release

A petition has been filed in the Karnataka High Court, seeking a direction to prevent the respondents including Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce, from taking any measures, directly or indirectly that would restrain/restrict the exhibition of the Kamal Haasan-starrer film "Thug Life" in all languages in the State of Karnataka. The film is slated to be released on June 5. The petition filed...

Delhi High Court Declares 'Ritz Carlton' As Well-Known Trademark In Hotel & Hospitality Industry In India

The Delhi High Court has declared that 'Ritz' and 'Ritz Carlton' run by the Paris based Ritz Hotel Limited are “well-known” trademarks in India.“The long duration for which the RITZ and RITZ-CARLTON marks have been in use by the plaintiffs, wide geographical area of their use, their knowledge among the general public and their goodwill and reputation due to the extensive...

Kerala High Court Closes Jharkhand Inter-Faith Couple's Plea Against Threat From Relatives, Permits Them To Approach Police

The Kerala High Court today (June 2) disposed of a writ petition filed by an inter-faith couple from Jharkhand seeking police protection against their family members.Noting that there is no threat from relatives of the petitioners at present, Justice N. Nagaresh granted them liberty to approach the 3rd respondent Station House Officer (SHO), Kayamkulam in case of any further threat...

Allahabad HC Seeks UP Govt's Reply On PIL Against Proposed Demolition For Banke Bihari Temple Corridor Project

The Allahabad High Court has sought a response from the Uttar Pradesh Government on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition challenging the proposed demolition of the 'Kunj Galis' (lanes) of Vrindavan and the temples surrounding the revered Thakur Shri Bankey Bihari Ji Maharaj temple. The plea, filed by Pankaj Saraswat in 2023, urges the authorities not to alter...

Madras High Court Weekly Round-Up: May 26 - June 1, 2025

Citations: 2025 LiveLaw (Mad) 176 To 2025 LiveLaw (Mad) 183 NOMINAL INDEX Retailers Association of India v. The Department of Labour and Skill Development and Others, 2025 LiveLaw (Mad) 176 K Mayakannan and Others v. The Managing Director and Others, 2025 LiveLaw (Mad) 177 Manel Amrithkala v. Government of Tamil Nadu and Others, 2025 LiveLaw (Mad) 178 Mohan Ravi v. Aarthi...