NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has recently decided that serious fraud allegations, especially those involving public authorities or foreign entities, should be handled by civil courts instead of arbitration tribunals.
The Allahabad High Court dismissed a lawyer’s demand for a Rs.1 crore fee from the government for a case he filed on his own. The court noted that the petitioner was never officially engaged by the government. The Centre clarified that it has a dedicated panel of advocates representing its interests in the Supreme Court. The ruling reinforces that self-filed cases do not warrant government compensation.
Bombay: The Bombay High Court has refused to lift the stay on the release of the film Shaadi Ke Director Karan aur Johar, stating that the title prima facie violates filmmaker Karan Johar’s personality rights. The decision was made on Friday by Justice RI Chagla, who ruled that there is a strong case supporting Johar’s claim.
The Rajasthan High Court ruled that a mosque falls under the definition of ‘Waqf,’ and any disputes regarding such properties must be adjudicated by the Waqf Tribunal. The case involved a dispute over the Madina Zama Masjid, where the petitioners (defendants) claimed ownership of the property. The court emphasized that matters related to Waqf properties […]
CHENNAI: Today, 24th Feb, The Madras High Court has refused to stop Isha Yoga Centre in Coimbatore from organizing its Maha Shivaratri celebrations on February 26 and 27, 2025. A division bench comprising Justices SM Subramaniam and K Rajasekar dismissed a petition that sought restrictions on the event due to concerns about noise pollution and sewage disposal.