Jana Nayagan Release Row: Madras High Court Sends CBFC Censor Dispute Back for Reconsideration

Today, On 27th January, A Division Bench of the Madras High Court allowed the CBFC’s appeal and set aside the single judge’s order directing censor clearance for Vijay’s film Jana Nayagan. The court sent the CBFC dispute back for fresh reconsideration today.

Delhi High Court Upholds Election Symbols Order on Allotment to Parties & Candidates, Dismisses Constitutionality Plea

Today, On 9th January, The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition challenging the constitutional validity of The Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order, 1968. This order governs the specification, reservation, and allocation of electoral symbols to parties and candidates.

Bhima Koregaon Case: Bombay High Court Grants Bail Accused Hany Babu

Today, On 4th December, The Bombay High Court granted bail to Delhi University professor Hany Babu, arrested in 2018 for his alleged role in the Bhima Koregaon violence case. The prosecution has sought a stay to appeal the decision in the Supreme Court.

RSS Marches Row: Karnataka High Court Declines to Remove Stay on Govt Order Restricting Gatherings in Public Places

Today, On 6th November, The Karnataka High Court refused to lift the stay on the State government order restricting gatherings of more than 10 people in public places, amid the RSS marches row, keeping the curb on unauthorized assemblies intact for now.

Motive Not a Critical Component, Not Essential to Uphold Murder Charge: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court observed that proving motive is not essential to uphold a murder charge, noting that motive is not a critical element of an offence as many serious crimes often arise from trivial or insignificant reasons.

Kerala High Court Judge Flags Division Bench Overreach, Refers Intra-Court Appeal Scope to Larger Bench

Justice Mohammed Nias CP of the Kerala High Court questioned repeated interference by a Division Bench in his interim orders, calling it destructive of judicial comity. He has now sought clarity from a Larger Bench on the limits of intra-court appeals.

Supreme Court Refuses to Lift Stay on Rs 340 Crore Damages to Lifestyle Equities from Amazon

The Supreme Court dismissed Lifestyle Equities’ plea, keeping the stay on Delhi High Court’s Rs 340 crore damages order against Amazon for BHPC trademark infringement. The Division Bench will continue to hear the case on merits.

Delhi High Court Sets Aside Interim Injunction Against AR Rahman in ‘Veera Raja Veera’ Song Copyright Case

Today, On 24th September, The Delhi High Court granted relief to AR Rahman in the copyright dispute over the song ‘Veera Raja Veera.’ The court noted that the case “did not address the issue of infringement,” providing a favorable outcome for the composer.

Kerala High Court Refuses to Lift Stay on Paliyekkara Toll Collection: Poor Road Conditions and Traffic Congestion

Today, On 22nd September, The Kerala High Court has refused to lift the interim stay on toll collection at the Paliyekkara toll plaza on NH-544, noting poor road conditions and heavy traffic congestion as the main reasons behind continuing the restriction.

Karnataka High Court Dismisses Plea Against Jolly LLB 3, Imposes Rs.50,000 Cost on Petitioner: Wasting Judicial Time

Today, On 18th September, Karnataka High Court has dismissed a PIL seeking to stay the release of Jolly LLB 3, imposing a Rs.50,000 cost on petitioner Syeda Neelufur for wasting judicial time. The Court warned of coercive action if payment is not made by October 4.