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Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo Sworn-In As 47th Chief Justice Of Patna High Court
Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo was sworn in as the 47th Chief Justice of the Patna High Court on Wednesday (January 7). He was administered the oath of office by Governor of Bihar Arif Mohammed Khan. The ceremony, which was held in Bihar Lok Bhavan, was attended by various dignitaries of the State including Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.The Collegium of the Supreme Court headed by CJI Surya Kant...
Delhi High Court Issues Notice On PIL Seeking Strict Enforcement Of E-Rickshaw Regulations Following Child's Death
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notice on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking strict enforcement of laws and regulations governing e-rickshaws in the national capital.A division bench comprising Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia sought response of the Delhi Government, its Transport Department, Delhi Traffic Police and Municipal Corporation of Delhi. The...
Composition Of Ashtamudi Wetland Management Unit Drawn From Existing Officials, No Need To Create New Posts: Kerala High Court Clarifies
The Kerala High Court on Wednesday (07 January) clarified that the constitution of the Management Unit for Conservation of Ashtamudi Wetland directed by an earlier order does not require the creation of new posts.The division bench of Chief Justice Nitin Jamdar and Justice Syam Kumar V M was considering a contempt petition for non-compliance of its judgement dated July, 2025. The Court...
Delhi High Court Dismisses 'Luxury Litigation' Over Debt Assignment, Reaffirms NCLT Power To Probe Fraud
The Delhi High Court has dismissed what it described as “luxury litigation” challenging a debt assignment, saying issues of fraud or the existence of debt must be decided by the insolvency tribunal, not a civil court. A single-judge bench of Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav rejected the suit at the threshold, holding that it was a “mala fide attempt” built on “clever drafting”...
Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Seeking Court-Monitored Probe Into Alleged CLAT 2026 Question Paper Leak
The Supreme Court today dismissed a plea seeking a court-monitored, time-bound probe into the alleged leak of the 2026 Common Law Admission Test question paper and answer key ahead of the examination held on December 7.A bench of Justice PS Narasimha and Justice Alok Aradhe declined to entertain the petition, noting that the examination process had already concluded. As per the plea, on...
Are You Waiting For Another Mishap? Delhi High Court Pulls Railways For Failing To Respond To PIL Over Last Year's NDLS Stampede
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday expressed displeasure with the railway authorities for failing to respond to a PIL filed over the stampede that occurred at New Delhi Railway Station on February 15 last year.A division bench comprising Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyay and Justice Tejas Karia questioned the railways' counsel as to why the affidavit was not filed even after almost a year....
Pune Porsche Hit & Run Case | Supreme Court Issues Notice On Bail Pleas Of Two Businessmen Accused Of Replacing Blood Samples
The Supreme Court today issued notice on bail pleas of businessmenn Ashish Mittal and Aditya Sood, accused in the 2024 Pune Porsche hit and run case in which two persons were killed after being hit by a unregistered Porsche Taycan car allegedly being driven by a minor under the influence of alcohol.Mittal and Sood are accused of swapping the blood samples of two minor occupants of the car...
High Courts Cannot Exercise Parallel Contempt Jurisdiction Over NCLT In IBC Cases: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court on Monday held that contempt petitions alleging breach of orders passed by the National Company Law Tribunal in insolvency cases cannot be filed directly before the High Court. A single-judge bench of Justice Milind N Jadhav said that once contempt powers are conferred on the NCLT by law, the High Court should not exercise parallel jurisdiction. “Hence, once...
Have Demarcated Areas For Relocation Of Demolition-Affected Residents Of Kogilu Layout: State Tells Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka government on Wednesday (January 7) informed the High Court that it has demarcated three areas where residents of Wasim Colony and Fakir Colony of Kogilu Layout, whose houses were recently demolished, can temporarily relocate.On December 20, authorities had carried out a demolition drive and around 300 houses were razed and around 3,000 persons were affected. The petition filed...
NCLT Kochi Orders Original Concessionaire To Transfer ₹35.83 Lakh Jatayu Project Revenue To Common Pool
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) at Kochi has directed that Rs 35.83 lakh lying in the current account of Guruchandrika Builders and Property Private Limited, the original concessionaire of the Jatayupara Tourism Project, be transferred to the project's common pool account, saying the move was necessary to maintain continuity of financial supervision. The direction was issued in an...
Bombay High Court Imposes ₹15 Lakhs Cost On Anrose Pharma For Infringing 'ZERODOL' Trademark
The Bombay High Court has held that Anrose Pharma's adoption and use of the trade mark 'ZEROVOL-P' in respect of pharmaceutical products amounted to a clear case of infringement and passing off of IPCA Laboratories Limited's registered trade mark 'ZERODOL'. The Court observed that in matters involving medicinal products, a stricter standard of comparison is required, as even a likelihood...