Chief Justice of India Surya Kant urged young lawyers to see law not as a quick route to success but as a disciplined craft requiring patience and integrity, saying it will test them before offering any meaningful reward.
Supreme Court Judge Justice Surya Kant expressed concern over many talented young lawyers avoiding pro bono and legal aid work, preferring lucrative corporate roles. “Success in law is measured by ethical weight, not money,” he emphasized.
A Delhi court acquitted a man falsely accused of rape and ordered legal action against the woman for filing a fake case. The judge highlighted the damage caused by false accusations, calling them a threat to justice.
New Delhi, January 27: A defamation complaint filed by former Congress MP Sandeep Dikshit against Delhi Chief Minister (CM) Atishi and AAP MP Sanjay Singh has been scheduled for pre-cognizance arguments in the Rouse Avenue Court.
On November 2, the Bombay High Court issued an interim order preventing a Pune eatery from using the name “Burger King” amid a trademark infringement lawsuit by the US-based Burger King Corporation. The court emphasized a thorough examination of the appeal, while the Pune eatery’s prior use of the name complicates the case.
The Delhi High Court ordered the removal of derogatory tweets and a YouTube video by BJP leader Sanju Verma against Congress spokesperson Dr. Shama Mohamed. Justice Vikas Mahajan criticized Verma’s comments as defamatory and emphasized the importance of reputation, urging responsible speech in public discourse, especially for political figures.
Bollywood star Salman Khan issued a legal notice to ANI and the lawyers of Vicky Gupta and Sagar Pal, seeking an apology for defamatory claims linking him to gangster Dawood Ibrahim. The notice argues that allegations made by lawyer Amit Mishra are baseless and intended to harm Khan’s reputation.
The Delhi High Court directed news channels and social media platforms to remove content alleging extra-marital affairs against YSR Congress MP Venumbaka Vijaya Sai Reddy. The August 8 interim order by Justice Vikas Mahajan aimed to curb the spread of unverified claims and safeguard Reddy’s reputation.
Bollywood director Karan Johar has filed a lawsuit against the producers of the Hindi film “Shaadi ke Director Karan aur Johar,” objecting to the unauthorized use of his name in the title. Represented by DSK Legal, he seeks a permanent injunction and urgent relief to prevent irreversible harm to his reputation and goodwill ahead of the film’s
The Supreme Court of India acquitted a teacher accused of sexual harassment under the POCSO Act, citing discrepancies in witness testimony and the potential for manipulation. The court highlighted the gravity of such offenses but also stressed the need to protect teachers from false accusations, emphasizing the impact on their reputation.
