'Why Being So Sensitive?' Punjab & Haryana High Court On Plea Filed For Removal Of Shivling Image From Brand Logo

The Punjab and Haryana High Court disposed of a PIL seeking the removal of 'Shivling' image from a brand's logo, observing that the petitioner was being "so sensitive".The PIL sought directions for removal of the Shivling photo from the packaging of an Ayurveda company's products, and also prayed to restrain others from using images or symbols of gods and deities on commercial...

Madras High Court Dismisses Plea Alleging Violation Of Pollution Norms At Isha Foundation

The Madras High Court has dismissed a petition seeking direction to the authorities to take appropriate action against discharge of sewage and effluents by the Isha Foundation into the neighbouring lands. The bench of Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice G Arul Murugan took note of a subsequent petition filed by the same petitioner raising the same concerns, in which...

7th NLIU-Singhania & Partners National Client Counselling Competition, 2025

The National Law Institute University is one of the law schools in the field of legal education in India. NLIU is known for its administration of legal competitions across various law schools. The NLIU-MCA is organising the seventh edition of the NLIU–Singhania & Partners National Client Counselling Competition, scheduled to take place in person from 3rd to 5th October, 2025. As one of the client counselling competitions in India, it has drawn participation from universities...

Not Mandatory For Two-Member Bench Of NCDRC To Be Comprised Of A Judicial Member: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has ruled that it is not mandatory for a two member bench of National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) to necessarily comprise of a judicial member. “If a two-member Bench of National Commission finds legal complexity in matter or if they differ in opinion on any point, the matter can be referred in terms of Regulation 12 of Consumer Protection...

Supreme Court Allows Fresh Disbursal Of Rs 5000 Crores From SEBI-Sahara Fund To Depositors; Extends Time For Payment Release Till Dec 2026

At the request of the Union government, the Supreme Court today permitted fresh disbursal of Rs.5,000 crores out of the funds deposited by the Sahara group with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to repay the dues of the depositors of the Sahara Group of Cooperative Societies.A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi passed the order, after hearing Solicitor General...

Plea In Supreme Court Alleges Custodial Torture & Sexual Assault Of Minor Boy By Gujarat Police; Seeks SIT/CBI Probe

A writ petition has been filed in the Supreme Court alleging sexual assault and custodial torture by the Gujarat Police on a 17-year-old boy. The petition seeks the constitution of an SIT or CBI investigation into the incident. Advocate Rohin Bhatt mentioned before the bench of CJI BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran that a writ petition under Article 32 has been filed against the...

Dispose Bail Applications Within Two Months; Can't Keep Them Pending For Years : Supreme Court To High Courts & Trial Courts

The Supreme Court has directed High Courts and trial courts across the country to take up bail and anticipatory bail applications for disposal within a short time frame, preferably within two months. The Court also directed High Courts to come up with mechanism to avoid accumulation of pending bail and anticipatory bail applications"High Courts shall ensure that applications for bail...

Upgradation Of Telecom Infrastructure For Better Connectivity Integral To Delhi Airport Metro Line: High Court

The Delhi High Court has emphasized that upgradation of telecom infrastructure is of paramount importance and is an integral part of the Delhi Airport Metro Express Line, a lifeline for Delhi travellers connecting IGI Airport to New Delhi Railway Station.Justice Sachin Datta however regretted that despite the passage of more than three years since the launch of 5G services, the company...

Telangana High Court Grants Anticipatory Bail In Rape Case, Notes History Of Prosecutrix Filing Similar Complaints

The Telangana High Court has granted anticipatory bail to a Doctor, accused of rape, after noting that the complainant had filed similar cases against other individuals on prior occasions.The order was passed by Justice K. Sujana, who noted:“Considering the submissions made by the respective counsel and the material on record,the alleged offence against the petitioner is under Section 64(1)...

Homemaker's Efforts Help Husband Build Assets, But No Law To Back Her Ownership Rights: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has observed that there is no statutory basis at present recognising the contributions of homemakers in taking care of the household, family and children, “which remain hidden and downplayed,” for making any determination on their ownership rights, or even to quantify the value of such contributions. “Perhaps, in time, the legislature may take measures to ensure that...

After Delhi HC, Bombay High Court Also Vacated Over Bomb Threat

Update: Court returned to normalcy at about 3pm with some benches resuming hearings.The Bombay High Court on Friday noon received a Bomb threat after which the court premises were vacated resulting in judges rising from the court even before the lunch break.Initially, the bench of Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Gautam Ankhad, sitting in the central court, abruptly left the...

Accused Can't Be Denied Right To Pursue Studies Abroad On Mere Apprehension Of Absconding: Punjab & Haryana High Court

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that an accused cannot be denied the right to pursue his studies abroad merely on the apprehension that he may flee from justice.The Court noted that the 21-year-old who was accused under Sections 147, 149, 323, 324, 379, 379-B and 506 of IPC and Sections 3(2) and 3(2)(va) of the Schedule Caste and Schedule Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act,...