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13/10/2025, 6 months ago

Supreme Court Orders Release of Murder Convict, Confirms Retrospective Application of Juvenile Justice Act

Introduction: In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India in Hansraj v. State of Uttar Pradesh directed the release of a murder convict under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000, after recognizing that he was a juvenile at the time of the offence in 1981. The petitioner, Hansraj, who was […]

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13/10/2025, 6 months ago

Delhi High Court Restrains Influencer from Spreading Misleading Claims Against Alcoholic Beverage Brand

Introduction: In a landmark interim order, the Delhi High Court, in Indospirit Beverages Private Limited v. Google LLC & Anr., protected the goodwill and reputation of the alcoholic beverage brand ‘BROCODE’ against disparaging content published on social media. The suit was filed by Indospirit Beverages Private Limited, the manufacturer of ‘BROCODE’, against YouTube and influencer […]

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13/10/2025, 6 months ago

Delhi High Court Rules Landlord Need Not Disclose Exact Nature of Business for Eviction under Delhi Rent Control Act

Introduction: In a significant judgment, the Delhi High Court in HS Banka v. Mohan Lal addressed the scope of a landlord’s right to evict a tenant under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 for bonafide use. The petitioner-landlord, HS Banka, sought eviction of the respondent-tenant, Mohan Lal, claiming a bonafide requirement of […]

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13/10/2025, 6 months ago

Rajasthan High Court Slams Fee Forfeiture in NEET Counselling as ‘Unjust Enrichment’ and Upholds Aspirant’s Right to Fair Opportunity

Introduction: In a compassionate and precedent-sensitive judgment, the Rajasthan High Court, in Narendra Mahal v. State of Rajasthan & Ors. [2025 LiveLaw (Raj) 346], delivered by Justice Sameer Jain, came to the rescue of a NEET-qualified medical aspirant whose candidature had been rejected and whose Rs. 5 lakh security deposit was forfeited merely because he […]

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13/10/2025, 6 months ago

Kerala High Court Reaffirms Strict Proof Requirement for Handwriting Identification in Forgery Cases

Introduction: In a significant reaffirmation of evidentiary standards, the Kerala High Court in V.G. Usha Devi v. State of Kerala and connected matter (Crl. A. No. 1685/2010 and connected matter; 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 633), delivered by Justice A. Badharudeen, underscored that conditions prescribed under Section 47 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 must be strictly […]

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13/10/2025, 6 months ago

Bombay High Court Dismisses ₹100 Crore Defamation Suit By Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui Against His Brother Shamasuddin Siddiqui For Non-Prosecution

Introduction: In a high-profile case that drew attention from both the legal and entertainment worlds, the Bombay High Court recently dismissed the civil suit filed by actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui against his brother Shamasuddin Siddiqui and his estranged wife, Anjana Pandey, for non-prosecution. The actor had sought damages worth ₹100 crore for alleged defamation, blackmail, and […]

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13/10/2025, 6 months ago

Delhi High Court Upholds Protection of Personality Rights of Journalist Sudhir Chaudhary, Against AI-Generated Deepfake Content

Introduction: In the landmark case of Sudhir Chaudhary v. Meta Platforms & Ors., the Delhi High Court, on October 10, 2025, delivered an interim order that reaffirmed the evolving jurisprudence surrounding personality rights and the threat posed by artificial intelligence–generated deepfake content. The petition was filed by Sudhir Chaudhary, Journalist and Editor-in-Chief of DD News, […]

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13/10/2025, 6 months ago

Upholding Substance Over Form: Himachal Pradesh High Court Affirms That Translation Of Exhibited Documents Is Not Additional Evidence

Introduction: In the case of Smt. Amar Kaur and Others v. Sh. Rishib Kumar (CMPMO No.356 of 2023), decided on 23rd September 2025, the Himachal Pradesh High Court, presided over by Justice Ajay Mohan Goel, reaffirmed the importance of prioritizing justice over procedural formalities. The Court clarified that providing translated versions of already exhibited documents […]

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13/10/2025, 6 months ago

Madras High Court Orders Postmortem and Forensic Examination in Custodial Death of Prime Accused in BSP Leader Armstrong Murder Case

Introduction: In a significant judicial intervention underscoring the importance of transparency and accountability in custodial deaths, the Madras High Court has directed that a detailed postmortem examination be conducted on Nagendran, the prime accused in the murder of Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader Armstrong, who died on October 9, 2025, while under police custody. The […]

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