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Differently Abled Child Entitled To Care Of Both Parents: Gauhati High Court Orders Reconsideration Of Army Major's Joint Posting Request
In a matter where an Indian Army officer sought reconsideration of his transfer on account of his minor son having autism, the Gauhati High Court held that a differently abled child is entitled, as a matter of legal right, to have caregiving parents near him, and directed the authorities to reconsider the request for joint posting of the parents.The ruling was delivered by Justice Kardak Ete,...
Deepfakes And Dignity: The New Battle For Celebrity Rights In India
Enforcement of celebrity and personality rights has witnessed a marked upswing in India over the last decade, particularly between 2022 to 2025, driven by high-profile litigation and the rise of AI-enabled misuse of identity. The Delhi High Court has increasingly become the preferred forum for celebrities seeking urgent injunctions against unauthorised use of their name, image, voice, catchphrases, and AI-generated replicas of their personality in deep-fake videos, advertisements, etc. Recent...
Kerala High Court Directs Calicut University To Convene Senate Within 30 Days To Replace Recused Member In VC Search Committee
The Kerala High Court on Wednesday (November 26) directed the University of Calicut to convene a Senate meeting within 30 days to find a replacement for Prof. Sabu A., who has expressed his unwillingness to be a member of the Search-Cum-Selection committee that has the duty to select a vice-chancellor for the varsity.Justice V.G. Arun was considering the State's plea that had challenged...
Compelling Wife To Undergo Trial For Inevitable Acquittal Is 'Instrument Of Harassment': Allahabad High Court Quashes POCSO Case Against Husband
The Allahabad High Court recently quashed criminal proceedings under the POCSO Act against a man who married the alleged victim, who also favoured quashing. as it observed that forcing a happily married couple to face trial merely to record a hostile testimony would be an "irony of fate" and an "instrument of harassment”. A bench of Justice Kshitij Shailendra thus allowed the plea...
Call For Applications: Researcher Fellowships At National Law School Of India University (NLSIU)
National Law School of India University (NLSIU) invites online application for the post of Researcher Fellowships. Name of the Post: Researcher Fellowships Remuneration: Commensurate with experience, within a range of 60,000-70,000/- Essential Qualification and Experience · Bachelor's degree in law. · Proven research activity, including at least one publication or equivalent output. · Excellent writing and editing skills across academic, policy, and...
Adverse Police Report Calling Applicant 'Foreigner' Can't Override Statutory Citizenship By Birth, Passport Must Be Issued: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court recently observed that an adverse police report could not override the statutory right conferred under the Citizenship Act, when a person's citizenship by birth is proved by way of genuine documents. Justice PT Asha thus came to the rescue of a man, born to Sri Lankan parents, whose passport application was rejected by the authorities. The court noted that the...
BNSS | Police Report In Non-Cognizable Offence Is Deemed A 'Complaint'; Accused Must Be Heard Before Summons In Such Cases : Allahabad HC
The Allahabad High Court has recently observed that a police report (charge-sheet) filed for a non-cognizable offence must be treated as a 'complaint' by the Magistrate and not as a police case/state case. This is in conformity with the Explanation to Section 2(1)(h) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Surksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS). The Court further noted that in such cases, a Judicial...
Gujarat High Court Seeks Response Of State, Central Govts On PIL For Extending ESI Act Benefits To Industrial Workers In District Kutch
The Gujarat High Court sought response of the ESI Corporation, State and Central governments on a PIL for extending benefits under ESI Act to district Kutch so as to provide adequate medical facilities and benefits to the workers in various factories/industries especially those working in hazardous industries in the district. The division bench of Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal and Justice DN...
'Hospitals Must Display Rates, Mustn't Deny Emergency Care For Not Paying Advance' : Kerala High Court Upholds Clinical Establishments Act
The Kerala High Court on Wednesday (November 26) dismissed the appeals preferred by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) and the Kerala Private Hospitals Association against a Single Bench's order upholding the provisions of the Kerala Clinical Establishment Act and Rules.The Division Bench comprising Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice Syam Kumar V.M. upheld the law, which...
Delhi High Court Grants Relief To Tesla Inc, Extends Bar on Indian Company's Use of 'Tesla' Marks In EV Market
The Delhi High Court on Monday granted relief to the U.S.-based electric vehicle company Tesla Inc. by directing that the undertaking earlier given by the India-based Tesla Power India Pvt. Ltd., stating that it will not manufacture or market electric vehicles or use any mark deceptively similar to 'Tesla' for EVs, shall continue until the trademark infringement suit is finally decided.In...
Haryana RERA Directs Emaar MGF To Refund Homebuyers After Delayed Possession Of Nearly 4 Years
Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (“Authority”) bench comprising of Phool Singh Saini (Member) directed Emaar MGF to refund the amount paid by the homebuyers after the builder provided possession with a delay of about 3 years and 10 months. Authority also allowed the builder to deduct 10 percent of the basic sale consideration of the flat, which was Rs 94.60 lakh,...
