The Jharkhand High Court recently addressed a petition seeking the inclusion of sports quota benefits for Civil Judge recruitment, emphasizing that determining essential qualifications falls within the prerogative of the employer. In the case of Mayank Singh Thakur @ Mayank Singh vs The State of Jharkhand and Others (W.P. (T) No. 160 of 2021), the … Read more
In a crucial development, the Supreme Court has issued a significant directive, calling upon the Bihar Government to cease all ongoing construction activities adjacent to the Ganga River, especially in and around Patna. This directive came following an appeal arising from an NGT (National Green Tribunal) Order, originating from the Original Application filed by Ashok … Read more
In the case of All India Judges Association v. Union of India, the Hon’ble Supreme Court delivered an pivotal order on November 30, 2023, emphasizing the imperative need for dignified working conditions for judicial officers. This significant pronouncement underscored the interconnection between financial dignity and the independence of the judiciary, particularly concerning the implementation of … Read more
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has set a stringent precedent regarding the protection of trademarks beyond national borders. A division bench, comprising Justice YashwantVarma and Justice Dharmesh Sharma, pronounced that a mere global reputation or asserted goodwill of a trademark doesn’t suffice to claim trans-border reputation. The claimant/plaintiff must establish a substantial … Read more
In a significant development at the Supreme Court, a recent plea challenging the constitutionality of the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act, 2023 was brought forward by a group of retired civil servants, including former top officials from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC). The Court, comprising a bench of Justice BR Gavaiand PS … Read more
In a recent judicial pronouncement focusing on guardianship matters, the Delhi High Court showcased a robust commitment to the paramount importance of a child’s welfare. The Bench, comprised of Justices V. Kameswar Rao and Manmeet PritamSingh Arora, rendered a significant decision while dismissing a father’s plea seeking a school transfer for his child. The court’s … Read more
In a stunning revelation exposing glaring judicial inefficiency, the Supreme Court recently expressed profound surprise and concern over the inexplicable one-year delay by the Patna High Court in delivering a judgment on an anticipatory bail plea. The case under scrutiny involved an application seeking anticipatory bail concerning alleged offenses under the Prevention of Money … Read more
In a significant turn of events within the corridors of the Delhi High Court, Ashneer Grover, the former Managing Director of BharatPe, presented an apology for allegedly posting defamatory content against the fintech company on various social media platforms. Grover not only tendered an apology but also offered an undertaking promising to refrain from posting … Read more
In a pivotal judgment delivered today, the Supreme Court of India elucidated the intricate interplay between criminal conspiracy under Section 120-B of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and its classification as a scheduled offense under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The bench, consisting of Justice Abhay S. Oka and Justice Pankaj Mithal, … Read more
In a recent legal battle fraught with complexities and high stakes, the Supreme Court upheld its decision to deny bail to Tamil Nadu’s cabinet minister and DMK leader, Senthil Balaji. Balaji’s incarceration stemmed from an ongoing investigation by the Enforcement Directorate into a cash-for-job money laundering case that allegedly transpired during his tenure as the … Read more