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Delhi High Court Allows Hybrid Hearings Citing Air Pollution
The Delhi High Court has allowed lawyers and parties to avail facility of hybrid hearings, citing the air pollution in the national capital. A notification to the said effect has been issued by the Registrar General, Arun Bhardwaj on December 15.“In view of the prevailing weather conditions, I have been directed to convey that if convenient, Members of the Bar/ Parties-in-Person may...
'Non-Availability Of Spares No Excuse': Kerala Consumer Forum Slams Godrej For Failing To Honour AC Compressor Warranty, Awards Compensation
The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Ernakulam recently passed an award against Godrej for failing to replace a failed compressor of an air conditioner that it manufactured within the warranty period. It directed specific performance against the manufacturer to repair or replace the compressor in accordance with the warranty obligations.The Bench comprising D.B. Binu...
Punjab & Haryana High Court Refuses To Quash FIR Against Lawyer Who Allegedly Posed As Judge Before Traffic Police
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has dismissed a petition seeking quashing of an FIR registered against an advocate who was accused of impersonating a Judicial Magistrate and obstructing police officials during a traffic check in Chandigarh.Justice Surya Pratap Singh noted, "there are very specific, categorical and prominent allegations against the petitioner that when two police officers...
S.125 CrPC | Valid Re-Marriage With Ex-Husband Presumed Only If Dissolution Of Muslim Woman's Intervening Marriage Proved: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court recently clarified that a presumption under Section 125 CrPC of a valid re-marriage between a Muslim man and his ex-wife can arise only if her subsequent marriage, its consummation and dissolution are proved even though they have been co-habiting for long.Dr. Justice Kauser Edappagath was considering a revision preferred by a Muslim man challenging the Family Court's...
CGST Act | Gujarat High Court Upholds Power To Confiscate Goods During Transit For Tax Evasion, Clarifies Scope Of S.129 & 130
The Gujarat High Court has upheld the power of GST authorities to confiscate goods and conveyances during transit where there is a clear intent to evade tax, and has clarified the scope and interplay of Sections 129 and 130 of the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Act, 2017. A Division Bench of Justice A.S. Supehia and Justice Pranav Trivedi, while deciding a large batch of...
Kerala High Court Grants Time To MLA Rahul Mamkootathil To Object To State's Plea Seeking Cancellation Of His Pre-Arrest Bail In Rape Case
The Kerala government has moved the High Court challenging the pre-arrest bail granted by the Thiruvananthapuram Sessions Court to Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil in the second rape case alleged against him.When the matter came up for consideration today (December 15), Justice Viju Abraham granted time to Mamkootathil's counsel to file objections against the state's plea and posted the...
Can't Interfere In Policy: Gauhati High Court Rejects PIL Claiming Non-Implementation Of 'Kavachh' System By Railways, Lack Of Amenities
The Gauhati High Court recently dismissed a PIL which alleged that Railways have failed to maintain punctuality, safety standards, amenities and service quality on the ground that the grievances in the petition were more in the nature of general policy suggestions and not legally enforceable rights.The division bench comprising the Chief Justice Ashutosh Kumar and Justice Arun Dev...
Impeachment of HC judge| Umar Khalid's bail| Actor Dileep's acquittal| Father Stan Swamy
This week on Courts This Week, we track major courtroom developments; from a rare pushback by former judges against an impeachment move, to landmark Supreme Court rulings on women's representation in Bar Councils and workplace harassment. We also break down key updates in the Delhi riots case, Bhima Koregaon proceedings, rent control law, and the long-awaited verdict in the Kerala actress...
Madras High Court Weekly Round-Up: December 8 - December 14, 2025
Citations: 2025 LiveLaw (Mad) 473 To 2025 LiveLaw (Mad) 483 NOMINAL INDEX R Thirumurugan v. R Thennarasu and Others, 2025 LiveLaw (Mad) 473 C Kayalvizhi v. The State of Tamil Nadu and Others, 2025 LiveLaw (Mad) 474 TVS Motor Company Limited v. The Assistant Controller of Patents & Designs, 2025 LiveLaw (Mad) 475 A Affice Khan v. The State, 2025 LiveLaw (Mad) 476 PVR...
'This Trend Not Correct' : Kerala Governor Questions Supreme Court's Move To Select University VCs
Kerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar has questioned the Supreme Court's decision to step in and select Vice Chancellors for two State Universities, stating that under the University Grants Commission (UGC) Act, the power to appoint Vice Chancellors vests with the Chancellor.The Governor's comments have come in the backdrop of the Supreme Court last week deciding to pick the VCs for the APJ...
Meghalaya High Court Flags 'Alarming' Breach Of Separation Of Powers; Orders District Council Judge To Cease Functioning As Executive Secretary
The Meghalaya High Court recently directed a Judge of the District Council Court to forthwith cease functioning as the Secretary to the Executive Committee of Garo Hills Autonomous District Council, Tura as holding both the posts by him violates separation of powers.The division bench comprising Chief Justice Soumen Sen and Justice H. S. Thangkhiew was hearing a PIL raising the issue that...