The Bombay High Court has ordered a fertility centre to preserve the semen of a deceased 21-year-old to assist his mother in continuing the family lineage. Despite his consent to discard it after death, legal and ethical issues under the Assisted Reproductive Technology Act are being examined. A hearing is scheduled for July 30.
The Bombay High Court ruled that Shireen Jejeebhoy, Ratan Tata’s sister, is entitled to legal costs from his estate. The decision clarified the distribution of Ratan Tata’s assets as detailed in his Will and Codicils, emphasizing that unlisted and listed shares will be allocated to the Ratan Tata Endowment Foundation and Trust.
The Bombay High Court has overturned a previous decision that denied Yamaha’s trademark application for “WR,” citing confusion with Honda’s “WR-V.” The court criticized the Registrar of Trade Marks for inadequate reasoning and failing to consider Yamaha’s global reputation since 1990. The application will be reevaluated accordingly.
The Bombay High Court upheld the Registrar’s decision to deny TikTok “well-known” trademark status due to the ongoing national ban over security concerns. The Court emphasized that the ban was a valid basis for the decision, even though TikTok argued procedural errors and brand popularity were overlooked.
The Bombay High Court granted bail to Sukesh Chandrasekhar for a 2015 cheating case, but he remains in Tihar Jail due to other pending cases. Justice Manish Pitale cited his seven-year wait for trial. Chandrasekhar allegedly defrauded Rs 19 crore through a fraudulent investment scheme. Despite controversy, his legal team secured bail, marking a critical juncture in the legal battle.
Today, On 25th June, Naresh Goyal, the founder of Jet Airways, requested an extension of his medical bail due to poor health and the recent loss of his wife to cancer. He was granted interim bail earlier on medical grounds after being arrested for money laundering. Goyal’s wife had also been implicated in the case but was granted bail due to her age and health.
The Bombay High Court emphasized the need to impose heavy costs on individuals wasting the time of investigative agencies and courts. The court’s observation came during a bail plea hearing for a man accused of rape, where the accused and victim had resolved their differences. The court expressed concern over unnecessary FIR registrations and court time wastage.
