Gujarat High Court Bar urged CJI BR Gavai to transfer Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal, claiming her tenure caused major issues for lawyers and litigants. GHCAA President Brijesh Trivedi stated, “Main sufferers are litigants and Advocates especially juniors.”
The Supreme Court of India will revisit its 2022 PMLA ruling on August 6, amidst petitions calling for a larger Bench to address constitutional concerns. Key issues raised involve the validity of provisions upheld in the previous judgment, particularly those affecting the rights of the accused regarding the Enforcement Case Information Report.
The Trade Marks Registry has withdrawn its approval for registering the trademark ‘CHUTIYARAM’ under Class 30 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999. The decision came on Tuesday, just a day after the mark was published in the Trademark Journal and two weeks after it was initially accepted. In an official order published on Tuesday, the Trade Marks Registry admitted that the acceptance of the application was a mistake and that the mark violated legal provisions under Sections 9 and 11 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999.
Today, On 16th August, The Bombay High Court criticized the Maharashtra government for not activating the state advisory board on disabilities, despite previous court orders. The court emphasized the importance of implementing the board’s functions and expressed concern over the government’s inaction. This issue arose during the court’s consideration of challenges faced by disabled individuals, highlighting the broader issue of compliance with disability rights.
Today (15th April): The Supreme Court has extended the stay on the High Court’s order appointing a commission to inspect the Shahi Idgah Mosque until August 2024. The court clarified that proceedings before the Civil Judge in Mathura have not been stayed. The case involves legal issues regarding the claim that the mosque was originally a Hindu temple.