Trimurti Films Vs B62 Studios : Delhi High Court Refers Copyright Dispute Over Song In Dhurandhar 2 To Mediation 

The Delhi High Court referred a copyright dispute between Trimurti Films and B62 Studios over a song in Dhurandhar 2 to mediation. Observing the issue was largely financial, the court directed parties to resolve royalty and compensation through mediation.

Litigants Should Not be Penalised for Their Lawyers’ Negligence: Chhattisgarh High Court

The Chhattisgarh High Court held that litigants should not suffer due to their lawyers’ negligence in conducting cases. Citing precedent, it emphasized that parties cannot be expected to monitor proceedings constantly and should not be penalised for counsel’s default.

Delhi High Court Dismisses Sanjay Bhandari Appeal, Upholds Fugitive Economic Offender Tag In Key Economic Crime Case

The Delhi High Court dismissed Sanjay Bhandari’s appeal challenging his designation as a fugitive economic offender. Upholding the trial court order, Justice Neena Bansal Krishna rejected the plea, with a detailed judgment yet to be released.

Confidentiality Protected: Delhi High Court Restrains Forensic Investigator From Revealing Privileged Information In Key Legal Dispute

The Delhi High Court restrained a forensic investigator from disclosing privileged information in a suit by Kochhar & Co. It found a prima facie case and ruled that allowing disclosure would cause irreparable harm, granting interim protection to the law firm.

Justice VG Arun Named Chairperson Of Sabarimala Committee By Kerala High Court After Former Head’s Demise

The Kerala High Court appointed retired Justice VG Arun as chairperson of the Sabarimala master plan committee after a vacancy. The bench noted the committee’s functioning was affected due to absence of leadership following the former chairperson’s demise.

Separate Punishments are Allowed But Multiple Fines Must Run Concurrently In Concurrent Sentences : Supreme Court on NDPS Sentencing Rules

The Supreme Court held that distinct NDPS offences can attract separate punishments. However, when sentences run concurrently, fines must also be concurrent, preventing multiple fines for the same transaction and avoiding cumulative penalties.

Big Relief for Sukesh Chandrasekhar: Delhi Court Grants Bail in Money Laundering Case

A Delhi court granted bail to Sukesh Chandrasekhar in a money laundering case, citing excessive detention and violation of personal liberty. It held prolonged custody undermines speedy trial rights, ordering release on bond and sureties under strict conditions.

Kerala High Court Refuses To Stay Film Based On Venjaramoodu Case, Upholds Creative Freedom Over Privacy Concerns Raised

The Kerala High Court refused to stay release of a film allegedly based on the Venjaramoodu murder case, citing creative freedom. It held that apprehensions of trial influence and privacy harm were insufficient grounds to block the film’s release.

Muslim Man’s Second Marriage While First Subsists Not Bigamy Under Section 494 IPC: Madhya Pradesh High Court

The Madhya Pradesh High Court held that a Muslim man’s second marriage during subsistence of the first does not constitute bigamy under Section 494 IPC. It ruled the provision is subject to Muslim personal law permitting multiple marriages under conditions.

Advocates Act Does Not Permit Full Reservation: Delhi High Court Clarifies Law While Rejecting BCD Election Quota Plea

The Delhi High Court rejected a plea seeking reservation for lawyers with under ten years’ practice in Bar Council of Delhi elections. It held that granting such relief would result in impermissible complete reservation, violating provisions of the Advocates Act.