The Supreme Court on Monday(18th Nov) directed the Delhi High Court to swiftly resolve a patent dispute involving Zydus Lifesciences’ breast cancer drug, ‘Sigrima.’ Roche alleges patent infringement, with an interim injunction restraining Zydus from selling the drug. The Court emphasized the real-world impact of judicial decisions while maintaining the injunction until a December hearing.
The Supreme Court on Monday(11th Nov) dismissed former MP Prajwal Revanna’s bail plea in a rape case. Despite arguments from his lawyer regarding the specificity of allegations, the Court refused bail after a brief hearing. Revanna has been accused of multiple sexual assaults, leading to a significant public outcry and ongoing investigations.
The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, reserved its verdict on (22nd October) on pleas challenging the Allahabad High Court’s ruling that deemed the Uttar Pradesh Madrasa Act unconstitutional. The court emphasized India’s diverse religious education and addressed the necessity of regulating madrasas while supporting their integration into mainstream education.
The Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to Malayalam actor Siddique in a rape case filed by an actress. The court directed him to cooperate with the investigation and provided interim protection from arrest, considering delays in the complaint and the outcomes for other accused in similar cases.
NEW DELHI: Today (26th Sept) The Supreme Court today (September 26) allowed the bail plea of former Tamil Nadu Minister Senthil Balaji in the money laundering case arising out of the cash for jobs allegations.
The Supreme Court today declined to quash a fresh FIR against former Punjab DGP Sumedh Singh Saini related to the 1991 disappearance and murder of engineer Balwant Singh Multani. The Court cited the submission of a charge sheet in the case and refused to interfere. Saini was directed to proceed with the trial and challenge the proceedings legally.
Supreme Court grants bail to BRS leader K Kavitha Today(27th Aug) in excise policy irregularities case, challenging agencies to prove her involvement. Kavitha, daughter of former Telangana CM, is accused in a Delhi excise policy scam involving liquor traders and prominent individuals. Her arrest and legal battle have garnered significant attention.
Today, On 7th August, The Supreme Court urged the Enforcement Directorate to improve the quality of its prosecutions due to low conviction rates in money laundering cases. It emphasized the need for stronger legal strategies and scientific investigations. This comes after the Union Ministry of Home Affairs reported only 40 convictions out of 5,297 cases filed under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
NCLAT Chennai today has approved Byju’s settlement with BCCI, halting insolvency proceedings against the edtech firm. Repayment source was confirmed, safeguarding financial creditors’ interests. The tribunal criticized unnecessary complexity and stressed the importance of settlement. With this decision, insolvency proceedings against Think and Learn will cease, and the firm will not form a Company of Creditors.
The Supreme Court criticized the Calcutta High Court’s denial of bail to an SPES trustee during the Birla-Lodha group conflict, describing it as a “shocking state of affairs”. The case, involving influential private entities, has been highlighted as emblematic of a broader issue. The bench directed the Bengal police to present the trustee before the trial court for bail consideration.
