Blue Jays' Global Reputation Alone Not Enough To Cancel Indian 'BLUE-JAY' Trademark: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has held that mere global reputation of a trademark, without proof of spillover of goodwill into India, is insufficient to cancel a registered Indian trademark.A Division Bench of Justices C Hari Shankar and Om Prakash Shukla thus set aside a single judge order cancelling the 'BLUE-JAY' mark used by an Indian partnership firm (Appellant-Defendant) on its apparel.The mark...

Divorced Muslim Woman Can Seek Maintenance U/S 125 CrPC Even After Receiving Payment Under 1986 Act: Kerala High Court

Relying on Mohd. Abdul Samad v. State of Telangana, the Kerala High Court recently held that a divorced Muslim woman can invoke Section 125 Cr.P.C. or Section 144 BNSS to claim maintenance from former husband even if he had discharged his obligations under Section 3 of the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986.Dr. Justice Kauser Edappagath observed that when a Muslim...

Consultant In MER Division Vacancy At Ministry Of External Affairs

Ministry of External Affairs invites application for the post of Consultant in MER Division. Name of the Post: Consultant in MER Division No. of Post: 10 (Ten) Age Limit: 35 Years Essential Qualification and Experience · The applicant should possess a higher qualification (Masters' and above) from a reputed Indian or International Institution/University in Economics/Development Cooperation/Development Partnership/International Relations/International Law/International...

IBBI Simplifies Liquidation Reporting With Four New Online Forms

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has introduced a simplified framework for reporting liquidation updates to the board. To facilitate the same, the Board has introduced four new online forms that track a company's liquidation from start to finish. In a circular issued on Monday (Januray 5) , the Board said the revised system applies from January 1, 2026, and replaces...

Senior Public Prosecutor Vacancy At National Investigation Agency

National Investigation Agency invites application for the post of Senior Public Prosecutor. Name of the Post: Senior Public Prosecutor No. of Post: 05 (Five) Remuneration: Rs. 1,25,000/- Per Month Essential Qualification and Experience · Bachelor's degree in law from recognized Universities. · Law Graduates with minimum 08 years of experience at the Bar, in conducting criminal cases in the Court of Law. How to apply?· Interested candidates are required...

Senior Deputy Secretary Vacancy At Visakhapatnam Port Authority

Visakhapatnam Port Authority invites online application for the post of Senior Deputy Secretary by absorption through Composite method of Recruitment. Name of the Post: Senior Deputy Secretary No. of Post: 01 (One) Essential Qualification and Experience · Degree from a recognised University/Institution. · Twelve years' experience in Executive cadre in the field of General Administration, Personnel, Industrial Relations etc. in an industrial/ Commercial/ Govt....

Setback For Sharad Pawar's Grandson, Bombay High Court Stays Elections Of Maharashtra Cricket Association Amid 'Nepotism' Allegations

Amid the political 'slugfest' between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar Faction) (NCP-SP), Bombay High Court on Monday (January 5) stayed the proposed elections of the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA), which were scheduled to take place on January 6 till further orders. A division bench of Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice...

In UAPA Bail Hearing, Defence Not To Be Considered; Only See If Prosecution Has Shown Prima Facie Case : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court, in denying bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the Delhi riots conspiracy case, held that a bail hearing under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) is not a forum for evaluating defences or weighing evidence. The Court's role, it ruled, is limited to determining whether the prosecution's material, taken at face value, prima facie discloses the...

Punjab & Haryana High Court Annual Digest 2025: Part-II [Citations 251 - 482]

Citations: LiveLaw 2025 (PH) 251 - LiveLaw 2025 (PH) 482Punjab Police Rules | DM's Concurrence Not Required To Initiate Departmental Proceeding In Corruption Case Against Cops: High CourtTitle: VINOD KUMAR V/S STATE OF HARYANA AND OTHERSCitation: LiveLaw 2025 (PH) 251The Punjab & Haryana High Court has said that as per Punjab Police Rules (PPR) concurrence of the District Magistrate will...

Community Service As Sentencing Alternative: Towards A Reformative And Restorative Criminal Justice System In India

“Every saint has a past, every sinner has a future.” - Justice V. R. Krishna Iyer

Delhi High Court Refuses To Restrain City Ayurvedic Drug Maker From Using “NOKUF” For Cough Syrup

The Delhi High Court has refused to stop Dehlvi Remedies Private Limited, an city based Ayurvedic drug maker, from using the mark “NOKUF” for cough syrups, holding that its use of the mark since 1994 defeats a later claim by Sana Herbals Private Limited, which sells its product as “NOKUFSYRUP.”In a judgment delivered on January 5, 2026, a Division Bench of Justices C Hari Shankar and...

Indirect Tax Weekly Round-Up: December 29, 2025 - January 04, 2026

HIGH COURTSAndhra Pradesh HCAPVAT | Value Added Tax Not Leviable On Offshore Sales Beyond Territorial Waters: Andhra Pradesh High CourtCase Title: M/s Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc. v. The Commercial Tax OfficerCase Number: WRIT PETITION Nos.6319 & 6321 & 5089 of 2010The Andhra Pradesh High Court held that Value Added Tax (VAT) under the Andhra Pradesh Value Added Tax Act (AP...