The Calcutta High Court dismissed a man’s appeal against his rape conviction, holding that sex obtained on a false promise of marriage is not valid consent and attracts consequences. The court upheld his sentence awarded by Murshidabad sessions court.
The Allahabad High Court Bar Association has urged bar bodies across India to oppose the proposal to make High Courts function on two Saturdays every month. It warned that extra court days would increase stress on lawyers, judges and staff, and may harm the quality of justice instead of reducing case pendency.
The Uttarakhand High Court ordered reinstatement of judicial officer Deepali Sharma, dismissed in 2020 over child domestic help abuse allegations. The bench held the case lacked foundation, calling it a carefully crafted structure without evidence, while granting her relief.
The Delhi High Court has protected actor Vivek Oberoi’s personality rights, barring entities from exploiting his name, voice, image, or signature. The court said, “He has a right to protect his personality apart from all attributes from unauthorized access by unscrupulous infringers.”
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that pregnancy and motherhood cannot obstruct women’s access to higher education. Hearing Rumaisa Arwa’s plea, the court directed institutions to allow maternity and childcare leave, prioritizing equality, dignity, and educational rights.
The Allahabad High Court disapproved of naming individual Supreme Court judges while citing rulings, stressing that courts must refer only to judgments and citations. Justice Samit Gopal termed the practice improper while dismissing Priyank Kumar’s Article 227 petition.
The Orissa High Court criticised the Bhubaneswar DSP for scurrilous remarks against the Advocate General, holding that such conduct defies court orders. It said justice must rest on public trust, emphasising that “purity is the hallmark of justice.”
ITC Limited has moved the Calcutta High Court alleging that Britannia’s newly launched cheese-flavoured biscuit imitates the packaging and trade dress of its Sunfeast Wowzers brand. The Court observed that ITC did not seek any immediate ad-interim relief.
The Patna High Court has dismissed criminal proceedings against Bihar Minister Santosh Kumar Suman, also known as Santosh Manjhi, in a 2017 case alleging rioting, road blockages and assault on a police officer during a protest in Bodh Gaya.
Delhi High Court has ordered the formation of guidelines for shared parenting amid rising parental alienation cases. The Court has allowed petitioners in a PIL to submit a detailed representation for Child Access, Custody Guidelines, and a Parenting Plan.
