Katra Court Records Action-Taken Report In Plea Seeking FIR Over Death Of 35 Pilgrims During Vaishno Devi Yatra

In the proceedings arising out of a complaint seeking registration of FIR into the death of 35 pilgrims at Adhkuwari on 26 August 2025 during the Mata Vaishno Devi yatra, the Court of Sub-Judge (JMIC) Katra on Thursday took on record the Action Taken Report (ATR) filed by the SHO Police Station Bhawan and fixed the matter for arguments on 06 December 2025The complaint had been filed by...

India's Trademark Registry Accepts Its First Smell Trademark For Japanese Company's Rose-Scented Tyres

The Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks has accepted a Japanese company's application for a “floral fragrance/smell reminiscent of roses applied to tyres”, making it the first smell mark to be accepted for advertisement in India.The order dated November 21, 2025 directs that Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd.'s application in Class 12 be advertised on a “proposed to be...

NCLT Defers Order On Riju Ravindran's Plea Against Glas Trust's Aakash Rights Issue Funding Plan; Subscription Closes Today

The National Company Law Tribunal at Bengaluru on Friday deferred its order on former Byju's promoter Riju Ravindran's interim plea challenging the Committee of Creditors' approval of a Compulsorily Convertible Debenture structure proposed by Glas Trust to fund Think and Learn Private Limited's (Byju's) participation in Aakash Educational Services Limited's ongoing rights issue. A coram...

NCLT Mumbai Approves Times Group's Plan To Demerge Non-Publishing Businesses Into New Company

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) at Mumbai on Wednesday approved Bennett, Coleman & Company Ltd's (BCCL) also knows as Times Group's proposal to demerge its non-publishing businesses into its wholly owned subsidiary, Times Horizon Pvt. Ltd. (THPL).The order was passed by coram comprising of Judicial Member Sushil Mahadeorao Kochey and Technical Member Prabhat Kumar which...

NCLT Bengaluru Reserves Order On Riju Ravindran's Plea Against Glas Trust's Aakash Right Issue Funding Plan

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Bengaluru, on Wednesday reserved its order on an interim plea sought by Riju Ravindran, former promoter of Think and Learn Pvt Ltd (Byju's), challenging the Committee of Creditors' (CoC) approval of a Compulsorily Convertible Debenture (CCD) structure proposed by Glas Trust to fund TLPL's participation in Aakash Educational Services Ltd's (AESL)...

Justice Rohinton Nariman To Deliver Shanti Bhushan Centenary Memorial Lecture Today

Justice (Retd.) Rohinton Fali Nariman will deliver the Shanti Bhushan Centenary Memorial Lecture this evening at Chinmaya Mission, Lodhi Road, New Delhi, as part of the ongoing centenary celebrations.The lecture is scheduled to begin at 6:00 PM IST, and LiveLaw will be live-streaming the entire event, allowing legal practitioners, students, academics, and concerned citizens across the globe...

Bengaluru Court Summons Former CM Yediyurappa In POCSO Case

A Special Court in Bengaluru on Tuesday (November 18) issued summons to the former Chief Minister of Karnataka BS Yediyurappa and others, accused in a case registered under the Protection of Children From Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The court in its order said, “As already stated, the Honourable High Court of Karnataka confirmed the order of taking cognizance and issuing of summons...

'Paper Tigers; Judiciary Made Laughing Stock': Bihar Judge Rues After PDJ Transfers Case To 'Shield' DM, SP From Contempt

In an unprecedented and scathing judicial order, an Additional District Judge in Bihar's Begusarai district on Monday formally recorded his anguish after the Principal District and Sessions Judge intervened to recall and transfer from him, an execution file at a 'concluding-stage'. Additional Sessions Judge-III Brajesh Kumar Singh, in an order passed on November 17, 2025, alleged...

WinZO Faces Fresh Insolvency Plea From Arve Digital Over ₹1.59 Crore Debt

After Paytm, Arve Digital Media, a digital marketing company, has approached the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), New Delhi Bench, seeking insolvency proceedings against online gaming platform WinZO over Rs 1.59 crore in unpaid dues for services related to user acquisition, app installations, and digital growth campaigns. A bench comprising Judicial Member Justice Jyotsna Sharma...

WhatsApp Privacy Case: CCI Asks NCLAT To Clarify If Privacy Safeguards Apply Over Data Shared For Advertising

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approached the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) seeking clarification on the tribunal's November 4 judgment, which had set aside the five-year prohibition on WhatsApp sharing user data with Meta for advertising purposes.The CCI has asked the tribunal whether, in light of the judgment's emphasis on user privacy and consent,...

Security Enhanced In Delhi District Courts Following Bomb Scare

Security in Delhi's district courts was enhanced today, after a bomb threat was received on Tuesday. The courts in question are Saket, Dwarka, Patiala House and Rohini. The Court buildings were vacated immediately after the bomb scare, followed by security checking of the premises. The court proceedings were halted amid the bomb threat concerns but might resume after lunch, once the...

Rajasthan Strengthens ADR Framework With 40-Hour Mediation Training For Permanent Lok Adalat Chairpersons And Members

Rajasthan took a decisive stride toward advancing its Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) framework today with the launch of an intensive 40-Hour Mediation Training Programme at the Rajasthan State Judicial Academy (RSJA), Jodhpur.Organised by the Rajasthan State Legal Services Authority (RSLSA) under the guidance and visionary stewardship of Mr. Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma, Acting...