O’Romeo Piracy Case: Madras HC Stays Illegal Streaming of Shahid Kapoor’s Film

The Madras High Court granted an interim anti-piracy injunction to safeguard the copyright of Shahid Kapoor’s upcoming film O’Romeo. Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy directed ISPs and cable operators to block unlawful broadcasting, streaming, downloading, and dissemination before the theatrical release.

Trademarks Act| Prior Use Prevails Over Subsequent Registration: Delhi HC

Delhi High Court ruled that prior use prevails over later trademark registration, affirming protection under Trade Marks Act, 1999, for brand ARUN through evidence of long usage, advertising, sales, litigation history, secondary meaning, and acquired distinctiveness.

AI Content Must Be Clearly Labelled, Platforms Must Remove Illegal Content Within 3 Hours: Centre Notifies IT Rules Amendment

The Centre has amended the IT Rules to regulate AI-generated content and shorten takedown timelines for unlawful material. Notified by MeitY on February 10, the new provisions will take effect from February 20, 2026.

Section 74 CGST Act| Combining Multiple Financial Years in One Show Cause Notices Is Illegal: Bombay High Court 

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Title Changed, Promotions Pulled: Netflix Tells Delhi High Court ‘Ghooskhor Pandat’ Controversy Resolved

The Delhi High Court was informed that the controversial Netflix film ‘Ghooskhor Pandat’ will now be released under a new title. Producers have withdrawn all promotional material, leading the Court to dispose of the petition after noting that the petitioner’s concerns stand addressed.

SHe-Box Portal: MWCD Informs Lok Sabha About Innovative Digital Tool Against Sexual Harassment

The Ministry of Women and Child Development had launched the SHe-Box Portal to strengthen digital governance and address workplace sexual harassment complaints. Union Minister Annpurna Devi shared this initiative in the Lok Sabha, highlighting its role in ensuring faster, transparent grievance redressal for women.

DV Act Doesn’t Allow Wife to Force Re-Entry Into Matrimonial Home Abandoned by Choice: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court held a wife cannot seek residence under the DV Act if she moved to housing and is not roofless. Court said the law protects against dispossession, not reinstatement to a home abandoned by choice.

Derogatory Post Against Judiciary: Delhi High Court Orders LinkedIn to Reveal User Details

The Delhi High Court directed LinkedIn to disclose user details of an account accused of posting derogatory remarks against the Indian judiciary. Justices Navin Chawla and Ravinder Dudeja issued the order in a suo motu criminal contempt case, seeking accountability for online content.

Sambhal Violence: Allahabad High Court Stays FIR Order Against Ex-Sambhal CO Anuj Chaudhary

The Allahabad High Court stayed a Sambhal court order directing registration of an FIR against several policemen, including former circle officer Anuj Kumar Chaudhary, over alleged firing into a crowd. Justice Samit Gopal fixed matter after examining Chaudhary’s petition.