Today, On 12th January, The Supreme Court expressed deep dismay over the alleged misconduct of a Madhya Pradesh civil judge during a train journey, including urinating in the compartment. “Shocking, Disgusting Conduct of a Judicial Officer,” the Court said, condemning the act.
The Kerala High Court ruled that trial judges must watch video evidence themselves in obscenity cases. Conviction cannot be based only on witness statements or police reports without verifying the videos.
The Supreme Court of India directed the return of podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia’s passport after the Maharashtra government confirmed the investigation into his remarks was complete. The court noted Allahbadia’s cooperation during the probe and advised filing a writ petition for further relief, scheduling the next hearing for Monday.
Today, On 26th March, The Delhi High Court allowed the withdrawal of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed against rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh’s song ‘Maniac’. The petition had raised objections to the song’s lyrics, alleging they were inappropriate. However, the petitioner later sought to withdraw the case, and the court granted permission. With this decision, the legal challenge against the song has come to an end.
The Trade Marks Registry has withdrawn its approval for registering the trademark ‘CHUTIYARAM’ under Class 30 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999.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 18th February, The Supreme Court of India took strong note of podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia’s controversial remarks on a YouTube show, pointing out that his comments were copied from an Australian program. Allahbadia, who faces multiple FIRs, used inappropriate language during the show, which was part of the paid program ‘India’s Got Latent’. The court emphasized the need for clear warnings for adult content to protect viewers.
NEW DELHI: Today, 18th Feb, The Supreme Court of India recently heard a petition filed by popular YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia. The case concerns the controversial show “India’s Got Latent,” and the court raised concerns about the regulation of “obscene” content on platforms like YouTube and social media.
Today, On 14th October, the Supreme Court denied anticipatory bail to Odisha BJP MLA Jayanarayan Mishra, accused of assaulting a female police officer during a protest. The Court emphasized the need for leaders to exemplify public behavior, highlighting accountability. Mishra, facing serious charges, had previously claimed the allegations were false and defamatory.
Today, On 25th October, the Bombay High Court ordered the release of seized artworks by F N Souza and Akbar Padamsee, previously confiscated on obscenity grounds. The court deemed the confiscation unwarranted, emphasizing the artworks’ cultural and artistic significance, and criticized Customs officials for lacking the expertise to assess artistic value accurately.
