Circulars/Instructions Of General Superintendence Do Not Require Gazette Notification U/S 69(1) Of Registration Act: Telangana High Court

The Telangana High Court Division Bench, comprising Justice Moushumi Bhattacharya and Justice Gadi Praveen Kumar, observed that while hearing a Civil Miscellaneous Application (“CMA”) observed that the rule-making power of the Inspector General u/s 69(1) of the Registration Act, 1908, does not require any publication in the official gazette. Factual Matrix: The Appellant filed...

Punjab & Haryana High Court Reprimands Lawyers For Using AI, Google On Phone To Answer Queries During Hearing; Seizes Device

In a stern move, the Punjab and Haryana High Court reprimanded lawyers for using artificial intelligence tools and Google on their mobile phones to respond to Court's queries during arguments. Taking serious note of the conduct, the court seized the mobile device of one of the lawyers for a certain time, underscoring that such practices is "unacceptable".Justice Sanjay Vashisth said, "Such...

SCHOLASTICUS – INVITATION FOR CONTRIBUTIONS | VOLUME XII, ISSUE 1

Scholasticus (ISSN 0975-1157) is one of the publications by National Law University, Jodhpur established with the objective of promoting academic research and fostering debate in the field of Banking & Finance. The Journal has been re-launched after a gap of a few years and is now published under the aegis of the Centre of Studies in Banking and Finance at National Law University, Jodhpur. It is a bi-annual, double-blind student-reviewed and edited journal, with an ambit broad enough to...

TN Govt Moves Supreme Court Against Governor's Decision To Reserve Kalaignar University Bill For President's Assent

The Tamil Nadu Government has approached the Supreme Court challenging the Governor's decision to reserve the Kalaignar University Bill, 2025 for the consideration of the President of India instead of granting assent as advised by the State Council of Ministers.In the writ petition filed under Article 32, the State contends that the Governor's action is “illegal, patently unconstitutional...

Delhi High Court Grants Ex-Parte Interim Injunction In Mankind Pharma's Suit, Restrains 'Dickind', 'Lonokind', 'Fenkind' & 'Chimokind' Marks

The Delhi High Court has granted an ex-parte ad-interim injunction in favour of Mankind Pharma, in relation to its 'Kind' family of marks.Justice Tejas Karia restrained the defendant entity from using, till the next date of hearing, marks like 'DICKIND', 'LONOKIND', 'FENKIND' and 'CHIMOKIND'.The bench observed that the identity in the impugned marks is so close to Mankind's trademarks that...

Father Cannot Seek Refund Of Excess Maintenance Paid To Children After They Attain Majority: HP High Court

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that a father cannot seek a refund of maintenance paid to his children after they attain majority, as he has a moral duty to support them for their education.Justice Vivek Singh Thakur and Justice Sushil Kukreja remarked that: “...being a father, even if, he has no legal duty, but has a moral obligation and duty as a father to ensure maintenance to...

'Mere Awareness Of Contract Or Likelihood Of Receiving Incidental Benefits Not Sufficient To Establish Privity': Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court has held that mere knowledge of a contract or incidental benefits flowing from it cannot create privity of contract or confer enforceable rights against third parties. The Court ruled that in the absence of a direct contractual relationship, no cause of action arises.Justice Kamal Khata was hearing an interim application filed by Amey Realty & Construction LLP...

S. 319 CrPC | Additional Accused Can Be Summoned Only On Evidence Led In Trial, Not On Investigation Material: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court has observed that a trial court's power under Section 319 CrPC to summon additional accused is confined to the evidence adduced before it during trial and cannot be exercised on the basis of material collected during the investigation. A bench of Justice Sameer Jain observed thus while setting aside an order passed by the Chief Judicial Magistrate,...

Allahabad High Court Refuses Interim Protection To Sambhal's Rayan Buzurg Mosque Facing Demolition Notices

In a special hearing, the Allahabad High Court today refused to grant interim relief to Sambhal's Rayan Buzurg Mosque, which is facing demolition notices issued by the Uttar Pradesh government. A bench of Justice Dinesh Pathak dismissed as withdrawn the plea filed by the mosque management challenging an order dated September 2, 2025, passed by the Assistant...

Team Member (Central Legal & Tax Unit) Vacancy At Kotak Mahindra Bank

Kotak Mahindra Bank invites online application for the post of Team Member (Central Legal & Tax Unit).Name of the Post: Team Member (Central Legal & Tax Unit) Location: Maharashtra Essential Qualification and Experience • Excellent written and oral communication skills. • Candidate should be a Graduate. • MBA & LL.B. Preferred though not mandatory. • Branch banking experience preferred. • Minimum work experience 3 years. Roles & Responsibilities • Responsible for the...

Delhi High Court Grants Bail To Foreign National Booked For Drug Trafficking, Notes IO Admitted To Mixing Samples From Different Packets

The Delhi High Court has granted bail to a foreign national, incarcerated for over 4 years in connection with a drug trafficking case.In doing so, Justice Arun Monga noted that the Investigating Officer had himself admitted during cross-examination that the seized substance had been mixed before sampling, making it impossible to identify which packet the samples sent for testing came from...

Haryana REAT Sets Aside RERA Order Rejecting Inspire Parking Nest's Project Registration Application Due To Lack Of Quorum

Haryana Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (“Tribunal”) bench comprising Justice Rajan Gupta (Chairperson) and Rakesh Manocha (Member–Technical) sets aside the order of Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (“Authority”) rejecting the application for registration of the Commercial Colony promoted by Inspire Parking Nest Pvt. Ltd. Tribunal held that the Authority which...