Bhatapara Civil Court Celebrates 20 Years; Landmark Judicial Reforms Under Chief Justice Highlighted

The Bhatapara Civil Court celebrated its 20th Foundation Day on 3 December 2025 with a ceremonial event organised by the Bhatapara Bar Association at the Civil Court premises. The programme was graced by the Chief Justice of the High Court of Chhattisgarh, Shri Justice Ramesh Sinha, who presided as the Chief Guest and inaugurated the ceremony with the traditional lighting of the lamp....

Calcutta High Court Denies Interim Relief To Indian Importer In 'PL SUPREME' Trademark Row With Chinese Manufacturer

The Calcutta High Court has refused an interim injunction to Kolkata-based torch importer Parul Ruparelia and an associated entity in their trademark infringement and passing-off suit over the mark “PL SUPREME” against the Chinese manufacturers of the torch.It held that Chinese manufacturer Camme Wang and its associated entity are the prior adopters and owners of the...

IP Counsel Vacancy At Tata Steel Limited [Apply Now]

Tata Steel invites online application for the post of IP Counsel. Name of the Post: IP Counsel Location: Jamshedpur Essential Qualification and Experience · A Degree in B. Tech./M. tech/MSc./PhD/Research Fellows with 3-7 years of experience. · Preferably in Metallurgy, Physics, Mechanical Engineering. · Registered Patent Agents/LL.B./LLM in IP law preferred. · Having sound knowledge of Indian Patent Act 1970, PCT · IP...

Catching Hold Of Child's Hand & Offering Money For Sexual Favours Amounts To 'Sexual Assault' Under POCSO Act : Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court (Nagpur Bench) has held that the act of catching hold of a minor girl's hand, when accompanied by an offer of money in exchange of sexual favours, squarely falls within the definition of 'Sexual Assault' under Section 7 POCSO Act which is punishable under Section 8. A bench of Justice Nivedita P Mehta thus dismissed an appeal filed by a 25-year-old man...

Allotment Of Evacuee Property Confers Only Temporary Licence, Not Leasehold Rights: J&K&L High Court

The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has held that an allotment under the J&K Evacuees (Administration of Property) Act merely creates a temporary licence, terminable in accordance with statutory provisions.Such an allotment, the High Court clarified, does not confer any proprietary or leasehold interest in the property, while stating that a subsequent instrument calling...

Tax Monthly Digest: November 2025

SUPREME COURTSupreme Court Dismisses Customs' Appeal Seeking Rs 93 Lakh Duty On Lulu Malls' Imported TrampolinesCase Title: COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS V LULU INTERNATIONAL SHOPPLING MALLS PVT. LTDCase Number: Diary No. 47976/2025The Supreme Court recently (October 31) dismissed an appeal filed by the Customs Department challenging the classification and valuation of imported amusement...

Fifty Thousand Children, One Fragile System: What The New India Justice Report Tells Us About Juvenile Justice

Ten years after Parliament rewrote the law for children in conflict with the law, the institutions tasked with delivering that promise look worryingly similar to the ones the law was meant to replace. At the launch of the India Justice Report's new study on juvenile justice, the conversation in the room kept circling back to the same disquieting theme: an Act built on rehabilitation, and a system that continues to default to the instincts of the criminal courts. The numbers tell one story, but...

Insurer Cannot Rely On Hidden Exclusions To Defeat Consumer's Legitimate Expectations Under Insurance Policy: J&K&L High Court

The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has held that an insurer cannot deny coverage for Storm, Tempest, Flood and Inundation (STFI) perils on the ground that no separate premium was paid, when the policy issued is styled as a comprehensive cover including special perils.The High Court observed that the insurer's reliance on a concealed exclusion clause cannot defeat the...

Bombay High Court Rejects Suit Filed By Lilavati Kirtilal Mehta Medical Trust Against Trustee, Says Consent Of Charity Commissioner Needed

The Bombay High Court has held that where a suit is instituted by a public trust for recovery of compensation or other reliefs against an erstwhile trustee in respect of trust property, such suit must comply with Sections 50 and 51 of the Maharashtra Public Trusts Act, 1950, and cannot be instituted without first obtaining the written consent of the Charity Commissioner. The Court held that...

Sabarimala Temple: Kerala High Court Orders Probe Into Distribution Network And Lab Certification Of Chemical Kumkum

The Kerala High Court on Friday (05 December) passed a detailed order directing a series of investigations, inspections, and regulatory interventions to curb the sale of synthetic Kumkum during Sabarimala Makaravilakku season.The Division Bench comprising Justice Raja Vijayaraghavan V and Justice K.V. Jayakumar issued the directives while considering a suo motu matter based on the...

Manager (Legal Compliance) Vacancy At Tata Steel Limited [Apply Now]

Tata Steel invites online application for the post of Manager (Legal Compliance). Name of the Post: Manager (Legal Compliance) Location: Jamshedpur Essential Qualification and Experience· A Degree in LL.B. with 2-4 years of experience. · Knowledge of Law and interpretation skills. · Familiarity with Legal system and key regulators. · Knowledge of Business Operations and local environment. · Good Oral and Written Communication Skills. ...

NCLT Ahmedabad Admits Another Blu-Smart Subsidiary Into Insolvency Over ₹16.25 Crore Default

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) at Ahmedabad has admitted another subsidiary of the Blu-Smart electric mobility group into insolvency, holding that Blu-Smart Fleet Pvt Ltd had defaulted on an operational debt of Rs 16.25 crore owed to Reliance BP Mobility Limited. Blu-Smart Fleet provides fleet-management services exclusively to its parent company, Blu-Smart Mobility Ltd, a...