MUDA Case: Karnataka High Court Issues Notice to CM Siddaramaiah Over Plea Challenging Closure Report

The Karnataka High Court sought responses from Lokayukta police, Enforcement Directorate and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on a plea challenging closure of the MUDA corruption case. The petition contests a trial court’s acceptance of the closure report.

Unfair Trade Under Consumer Protection Law: CCPA Bars Hotels, Restaurants from Adding LPG, Fuel Charges

The Central Consumer Protection Authority directed hotels and restaurants not to impose LPG or fuel surcharges by default, calling it unfair trade. The regulator clarified such input costs must be included in menu prices, not charged separately to customers.

Husband Cannot Evade Maintenance by Saying He Served Jail: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court held a husband cannot avoid paying maintenance to his wife and children merely due to imprisonment for non-payment. The court clarified such punishment does not clear arrears or end the continuing legal obligation.

Suspicion Is on the Police Story, Not the Accused: Court Slams Riot Investigation, Rejects State Appeal

A Delhi court upheld discharge of two accused in a 2020 Northeast Delhi riots case, citing investigative lapses. The court observed grave suspicion lies against the police story, agreeing it is difficult to accept prosecution material at face value.

Trademark Dispute: Delhi High Court Stays Dr Reddy’s “Olymviq” Sales Over Similarity With Ozempic

The Delhi High Court directed Dr Reddy’s Laboratories to stop selling or expanding its diabetes drug “Olymviq,” citing phonetic similarity with Novo Nordisk’s “Ozempic.” Justice Jyoti Singh noted such similarity in pharma crosses an unacceptable threshold, indicating prima facie trademark infringement.

No Question Of Malice In Law Or Any Colourable Exercise Of Power: Andhra Pradesh High Court Upholds Income Tax Action Based on Tax Evasion Petition

Andhra Pradesh High Court held Income Tax action based on Tax Evasion Petition valid, rejecting malice claims, noting summons under Section 131(1A) issued after due process, approvals, and material review by Investigation Wing authorities under Income Tax Act 1961.

Don’t Make Me Pass An Order, Someone’s Career Will Be Ruined: Delhi High Court Slams Centre After Lawyers Repeatedly Fail To Appear In Patent Cases

Delhi High Court judge Jyoti Singh criticised frequent absence of Central government lawyers in patent cases, asking Chetan Sharma to address non-appearance in matters involving Controller of Patents and Designs, warning situation unacceptable.

NCLAT Refuses Stay on Adani’s JAL Resolution Plan, Says Detailed Hearing Needed, Final Outcome Will Decide Implementation

National Company Law Appellate Tribunal refused to stay resolution plan of Jaiprakash Associates Limited approved for Adani Enterprises, with bench led by Ashok Bhushan holding issues need detailed hearing, making implementation subject to final appeal outcome.

Will Visit Chamundi Hills and Apologise: Ranveer Singh Before Karnataka HC Over Kantara Deity Remarks

Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh offered an unconditional apology before Karnataka High Court over his remarks portrayal of deity Chamundi Devi in Kantara, with Senior Advocate Sajan Poovayya stating he will file an affidavit and visit Chamundi temple in Mysore.

Delhi Riots 2020| Nothing Left: High Court on Asif Tanha Plea Over Disclosure Statement Leak After Years

The Delhi High Court said Asif Iqbal Tanha’s plea on alleged disclosure statement leak has “nothing left,” with Justice Saurabh Banerjee noting five-year delay and near infructuous status.