Latest court orders, judgments, and legal developments from Indian courts — AI-curated and summarized.
Himachal Pradesh High Court upheld acquittal under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, ruling that complainant failed to prove financial capacity to advance the alleged loan.
Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das, and Ashutosh Ranka were released by a Special Executive Magistrate after being detained by Delhi Police upon arrival from Mumbai. They were detained ahead of a planned protest at Jantar Mantar.
The Himachal Pradesh High Court held that an admitted signature on a blank cheque triggers a statutory presumption under Section 139 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, placing the burden on the accused to rebut it.
The Delhi High Court stated that Amitabh Bachchan must appear personally to pursue his personality rights infringement suit. The direction was issued to encourage settlement and ensure judicial efficiency in high-profile IP disputes.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court directed state police to produce two individuals detained en route to Delhi for the CJP protest. The bench permitted safe return arrangements but insisted on judicial oversight, balancing individual liberty and preventive detention concerns.
The Himachal Pradesh High Court held that admission of a signature on a blank cheque raises a statutory presumption under Section 139 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, placing the burden on the accused to rebut it.
The Karnataka High Court allowed a minor girl’s name change based on astrological and numerological beliefs, affirming that the right to be recognized by a chosen name is a civil right enforceable in court.
Delhi High Court rules banks cannot unilaterally reduce interest on fixed deposits maintained under court orders without just cause, in NatWest vs Hero Exports.
The Calcutta and Delhi High Courts have adopted conflicting views on whether 'rectification proceedings' under Section 124 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 include non-use cancellation under Section 47. The split raises uncertainty over whether infringement suits can be stayed during such proceedings.
Gujarat High Court upholds dismissal of Judicial Magistrate over unexplained benami mobile phones and failure to disclose vehicle purchases and loan, affirming judicial integrity standards.
Allahabad High Court rules that State Bar Councils cannot suspend advocates during pendency of disciplinary proceedings; such action violates procedural safeguards under Advocates Act.
As Calcutta and Delhi High Courts diverge on whether Section 124 covers Section 47 cancellation, key questions arise: Does rectification include non-use proceedings? Can an infringement suit be stayed during cancellation?