News Kerala High Court holds that “a show-cause notice is only a preliminary step and judicial interference is unwarranted at this stage” — Court refuses to quash benami proceedings and directs petitioners to present their defence before authorities RawlawNovember 11, 20256 min read Save
News Madras High Court holds that “the petitioner has failed to establish infringement” — Court rejects plea to expunge copyright registration, finding no deceptive similarity between competing coconut oil labels RawlawNovember 11, 20257 min read Save
News 16-Floor Construction Dispute: “Developer Cannot Override Disclosed Layout” – Bombay High Court Issues Powerful Clarification on MOFA Rights of Flat-Purchasers RawlawNovember 10, 20256 min read Save
News “Court’s Discretion Under Order VIII Rule 9”: Bombay High Court Holds “Delay Alone Is Never Enough To Deny Justice” While Allowing Late Additional Written Statement RawlawNovember 10, 20257 min read Save
News “Reassessment Cannot Be Based On Audit Objections” – Bombay High Court Quashes Section 148 Action Against Charitable Trust RawlawNovember 10, 20256 min read Save
News Kerala High Court declares that “unexplained delay in producing contraband strikes at the root of prosecution” — Court acquits accused after finding fatal lapses in NDPS procedures and holds that benefit of doubt must operate where integrity of seized material is compromised RawlawNovember 10, 20256 min read Save
News Kerala High Court holds that “the right to dignity survives incarceration” — Court reiterates that a prisoner retains constitutional freedoms unless expressly curtailed by law, allowing publication of literary work subject to reasonable safeguards RawlawNovember 10, 20256 min read Save
News Kerala High Court rules that “further investigation is unwarranted when the case is ripe for trial and remedies exist before the trial court” — Court declines request for reinvestigation and directs State Police Chief to implement procedural safeguards for victims RawlawNovember 10, 20256 min read Save
News Madras High Court declares that “the Court will not assist parties who voluntarily flout the law” — Appeal dismissed as cheque issued for unlawful job-purchase agreement is not a legally enforceable debt under Section 138 NI Act RawlawNovember 10, 20256 min read Save
News Madras High Court holds that “the criminal process cannot be used to moralise private conduct” — Court quashes prosecution under Section 69 BNS for alleged false promise to marry, ruling that long-term consensual relationships cannot be retrospectively criminalised RawlawNovember 10, 20257 min read Save