The Telangana High Court has postponed the Kancha Gachibowli land case hearing to April 7, 2025, while temporarily halting tree cutting and excavation on the disputed 400 acres. Environmental concerns have prompted public interest litigations against alleged illegal activities. The Supreme Court has also intervened, directing a stop to deforestation.
The Supreme Court of India reviewed a plea regarding the consolidation of 15 lawsuits related to the Mathura Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah Masjid dispute, initially ordered by the Allahabad High Court. The Supreme Court supported this consolidation as it serves the interests of justice and stated the plea could be raised later.
Dabur has filed a lawsuit against Patanjali Ayurved in the Delhi High Court Tuesday (24th Dec),, alleging that Patanjali aired misleading advertisements claiming its Chyawanprash is the “original” product. Dabur seeks to restrain these ads, arguing they harm its business and mislead consumers. The case is scheduled for a hearing in January.
The Supreme Court of India, led by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna, has paused new lawsuits while reviewing challenges to the Places of Worship Act. Advocate Hari Shankar Jain advocates restoring demolished Hindu temples, claiming the ruling benefits Hindus. The court will evaluate ongoing cases concerning religious structures in due course.
IndiGo is asserting its “6E” trademark rights against Mahindra Electric, which agreed to rename its upcoming electric vehicle from “BE 6E” to “BE 6” amid the legal dispute. Mahindra plans to contest the lawsuit while the court has scheduled a hearing for April 2025, highlighting the significance of trademark usage over mere registration.
Today, On 29th August, The Madras High Court approved the first Formula 4 night street race in India, pending FIA certification by noon on Saturday. The event, set to take place in Chennai, will span four public roads and measures are in place to ensure public safety and minimal disruption to nearby hospitals. The court has emphasized the importance of meeting international safety standards and has ordered strict adherence to directives for noise control and patient convenience during the race. Additionally, the main PIL petition is kept pending, allowing time for submission of counter-affidavits. The court has emphasized the importance of obtaining the necessary certification before holding the race, in light of the extensive preparations made. Confirmed arrangements include traffic diversions, a robust police force, designated parking locations, and access to hospitals for patients.
