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Overview of the Case The Supreme Court has ruled that the Damodar S. Prabhu guidelines on costs for compounding cheque-bounce offences under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act (NI Act) are not a binding precedent . The court held that the earlier guidelines were issued under Article 142 of the Constitution to do “complete justice,” and thus should not be rigidly applied in all compounding cases. In the case before the court, the appellant (Rajeev Khandelwal) had

Overview of the Case The Supreme Court has reiterated a crucial criminal law principle: weapon recovery insufficient for murder conviction when: The chain of evidence is broken Eyewitnesses turn hostile Forensic report alone cannot establish guilt Circumstantial evidence is incomplete or doubtful Prosecution fails to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt This judgment reinforces that mere recovery of a weapon , even if forensically linked to the crime, cannot justify a murder

OVERVIEW OF THE CASE The Supreme Court reaffirmed that a subsequent reversal of law (i.e., a later decision by a higher or larger Bench) is not a valid ground to seek a review of its earlier judgment under Order XLVII, Rule 1 CPC . This principle is rooted in the Explanation to Order XLVII, Rule 1 CPC , which explicitly bars review on the ground that the law on which judgment was based has since changed. The Court emphasised the importance of finality of judgments ; allowi

OVERVIEW OF THE CASE The Supreme Court of India has ordered an inquiry into the integrity and efficiency of Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) monitoring stations amid serious allegations of data manipulation , including water being sprayed near monitors. The court’s order was issued in the context of the long-pending public interest litigation M.C. Mehta v. Union of India , which deals with air pollution in Delhi-NCR. A key concern: monitoring stations capped at a maximum read

OVERVIEW OF THE CASE In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court of India has held that when a company purchases goods or services with the objective of streamlining business operations and augmenting profits , it cannot be treated as a “consumer” under Section 2(1)(d) of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986. KEY-NOTES FROM THE JUDGEMENT: Case Title: Poly Medicure Ltd. v. Brillio Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (Civil Appeal No. 6349 of 2024) decided 13 Nov 2025. Court: Supreme Court of

OVERVIEW OF THE CASE In a landmark observation, the Supreme Court of India flagged an archaic gap in the current legal framework and urged the government to include adult widowed sisters as dependents under compensation statutes.The Court highlighted the need to modernize laws to reflect evolving social realities and ensure gender-equitable justice. Key Highlights: Case Title: XYZ v. Union of India (Civil Appeal No. — /2025) Court: Supreme Court of India Bench: Justice

INTRODUCTION In a significant judgment, the Delhi High Court has delivered a clear message: employees who continue to hold on to company property after termination expose themselves to serious legal consequences. In the recent case, a former employee returned a company laptop only after a criminal case was filed against her, and the Court ruled against her for withholding office property. This ruling underscores the importance for both employers and employees of prompt and t

INTRODUCTION India's digital lending landscape has experienced rapid growth, offering convenient access to credit for millions. However, this expansion has also led to concerns over predatory lending practices, data privacy issues, and unregulated entities exploiting borrowers. In response, the Indian government has introduced the Banning of Unregulated Lending Activities (BULA) Bill, 2024 , aiming to curb illegal lending activities and protect consumers. KEY PROVISIONS OF TH

OVERVIEW OF THE CASE The Delhi High Court, in Sunair Hotels Ltd. v. State & Anr. , clarified that individuals falsely accused in police complaints can directly initiate criminal proceedings under Section 211 IPC without waiting for a court complaint. Key Points: False complaints lodged solely with the police do not trigger Section 195(1)(b)(i) CrPC , which restricts court action in judicial proceedings. The petitioner had accused VLS Finance Ltd., which was dismissed at the

Introduction In a historic move toward digital governance , Haryana is set to become one of the first states in India to implement 100% paperless property registration . Financial Commissioner and Disaster Management, Dr. Sumita Misra , announced that, as per the vision of Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini , the paperless deed registration system will become mandatory across all 22 districts of Haryana from November 1, 2025 . This reform marks a complete transition from th

Cryptocurrency Recognised as Property Under Indian Law | Madras High Court Judgment OVERVIEW OF THE JUDGEMENT In a landmark judgment, the Madras High Court has held that cryptocurrency qualifies as “property” under Indian law , and therefore, victims of crypto scams can invoke provisions of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) to recover their losses. Delivered in October 2025 by Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy , this ruling marks a turning point in India’s evolving digital financ

OVERVIEW OF THE CASE In a major development for intellectual property protection in India’s food and beverage sector, the Delhi High Court recently ruled in favor of Wow Momo Foods Pvt. Ltd. , restraining the use of the mark “WOW BURGER” by another food business. Justice Prathiba M. Singh observed that the use of a deceptively similar trademark — particularly when targeting the same category of consumers — constituted infringement, passing off, and unfair competition . ⚖️ K

Understanding Personality Rights Personality rights (also called publicity rights  or right of publicity ) refer to an individual’s exclusive right to control and prevent the unauthorised commercial use of their name, image, likeness, voice, signature, or any other unique aspect of their persona. In essence, it means you own your identity — and others cannot exploit it for profit without your consent. These rights sit at the intersection of privacy, publicity, and intellect

🧾 Case Summary: The Bengaluru Court’s Ruling In a recent landmark judgment, a Bengaluru Family Court directed a husband to pay monthly maintenance to his estranged wife , even though she earns a six-figure salary . The Court observed that marital obligations and dignity do not vanish merely because one spouse is financially independent. The Court emphasized that the husband’s moral and legal duty to support his wife persists during marital discord, and that maintenance can

Overview of the Case The Delhi High Court recently took a decisive step to protect intellectual property rights by granting an interim...

OVERVIEW OF THE CASE The Supreme Court of India recently addressed a long-pending marital dispute where the couple had lived separately...

OVERVIEW OF THE CASE The Supreme Court recently dealt with a 14 year old case , where the issue centered on whether such an extraordinary...

OVERVIEW OF THE CASE The Supreme Court examines trademark dispute between Pernod Ricard and London Pride Whisky , a case that underscores...

OVERVIEW OF THE CASE In a significant ruling, the Calcutta High Court hold sale of deceptively similar smoking products in trademark...

High Court upholds maintenance order petitioners failure to offer spousal support leads to dismissal of revision