Today, On 25th April, A Delhi court denied issuing a notice to Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case. The court stated, “At this stage, it’s not required” to proceed with the notice.
Today, On 11th March, The Madras High Court issued a stay on the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) move to seize director Shankar’s properties in the Enthiran copyright dispute. The ED took action based on a 2011 complaint by writer Arur Tamilnadan, who claimed that Shankar had copied his story Jiguba for the blockbuster film. Shankar has consistently denied the allegations, stating that Enthiran was his original creation. With the court’s stay order, the legal battle over the film’s copyright continues.
The Supreme Court temporarily allowed a Pune-based restaurant to continue using the ‘Burger King’ name. The dispute involves US-based Burger King Corporation, which entered India in 2014. However, the Pune eatery has been operating under the same name since 2008. The case raises legal questions about trademark rights and prior usage in India.
Today, On 15th January, The Karnataka High Court deferred the hearing on a petition seeking a CBI investigation into the alleged MUDA scam to January 27. The plea also requests the transfer of the case from the Lokayukta police to the CBI, citing the involvement of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The court’s decision is awaited on whether the investigation will be reassigned to ensure impartiality. The case has drawn significant public and political attention.
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The Supreme Court On Thursday (9th Jan) raised concerns about the Allahabad High Court’s case listing issues during a hearing for MLA Abbas Ansari’s property dispute. Despite earlier orders for an urgent hearing, the case remains unheard, prompting anxiety over judicial inefficiencies. The Supreme Court maintained the status quo on the property until resolved.
The Delhi High Court has scheduled a hearing on December 19 for MP Raghav Chadha’s appeal against the cancellation of his official bungalow allotment. The court allowed amendments to his petition and questioned the urgency of the trial court’s vacated stay order on his eviction, which he aims to reinstate.
The Karnataka High Court issued stay on the investigation against Republic TV’s Arnab Goswami in a fake news case. The Bengaluru police filed the case based on a complaint by a Karnataka Congress member, alleging that Republic TV spread false information about Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The court’s decision provides temporary relief to Goswami.
The Supreme Court expressed concerns over the misuse of criminal law in civil disputes during a case involving allegations of misconduct in a property sale deed transfer. The petitioner challenged the Allahabad High Court’s refusal to quash charges under the IPC, contending that civil matters should not escalate into criminal cases. The next hearing is set for March 2025.
The Supreme Court today (25th Oct) declined a request for an interim status quo on the demolition of Muslim religious structures in Gujarat, informed by the state’s assurance that the land will remain government-owned. Ongoing legal disputes include challenges to earlier court decisions and concerns over alleged unauthorized demolitions impacting recognized sites. Further hearings are scheduled.