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Continuing Rights of Authors: Calcutta HC's RulingFeatured
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Continuing Rights of Authors: Calcutta HC's Ruling

The Calcutta High Court reaffirms the rights of authors in a landmark judgment enhancing their economic interests under copyright law.

May 19, 2026Read more →
CJI Surya Kant Advocates for 24x7 Judiciary OperationsFeatured
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CJI Surya Kant Advocates for 24x7 Judiciary Operations

CJI Surya Kant proposed that the judiciary must operate round the clock, akin to hospitals, to better serve the public's needs. This call for modernization emphasizes technological integration in the legal system.

May 18, 2026Read more →
Ex-Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah sues 42 media outlets over honey-trap videos
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Ex-Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah sues 42 media outlets over honey-trap videos

Former CM Siddaramaiah files defamation suit in Bengaluru seeking takedown of videos linking him to a honey-trap. Court reserves order on interim injunction to restrain publication.

Oct 13, 2026Read more →
Admission of Signature on Blank Cheque Triggers Presumption u/s 139 NI Act: HP HC
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Admission of Signature on Blank Cheque Triggers Presumption u/s 139 NI Act: HP HC

The Himachal Pradesh High Court held that admission of a signature on a blank cheque raises a statutory presumption of liability under Section 139 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. Conviction follows unless the accused rebuts the presumption.

Oct 13, 2026Read more →
Admission of Signature on Blank Cheque Triggers Presumption u/s 139 NI Act
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Admission of Signature on Blank Cheque Triggers Presumption u/s 139 NI Act

The Himachal Pradesh High Court held that admission of signature on a blank cheque raises a statutory presumption of liability under Section 139 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, which, if unrebutted, supports conviction.

Oct 12, 2026Read more →
HP HC Upholds Acquittal in NI Act Case Over Financial Capacity
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HP HC Upholds Acquittal in NI Act Case Over Financial Capacity

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.

Oct 12, 2026Read more →
CJP Activists Released After Delhi Police Detention
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CJP Activists Released After Delhi Police Detention

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.

Oct 11, 2026Read more →
HP HC: Signature on Blank Cheque Raises Presumption Under NI Act
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HP HC: Signature on Blank Cheque Raises Presumption Under NI Act

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.

Oct 11, 2026Read more →
Delhi HC Tells Amitabh Bachchan to Appear Personally in Personality Rights Suit
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Delhi HC Tells Amitabh Bachchan to Appear Personally in Personality Rights Suit

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.

Oct 10, 2026Read more →
MP HC Directs Production of Two Protesters Detained Ahead of CJP Rally
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MP HC Directs Production of Two Protesters Detained Ahead of CJP Rally

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.

Oct 10, 2026Read more →
Admission of Signature on Blank Cheque Triggers Presumption u/s 139: HP HC
Himachal Pradesh High Courtcommercialcivil

Admission of Signature on Blank Cheque Triggers Presumption u/s 139: HP HC

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.

Oct 10, 2026Read more →
Karnataka HC Allows Name Change for Astrological Reasons
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Karnataka HC Allows Name Change for Astrological Reasons

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.

Oct 8, 2026Read more →
Banks Can't Cut Interest on Court-Earmarked FDs
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Banks Can't Cut Interest on Court-Earmarked FDs

Delhi High Court rules banks cannot unilaterally reduce interest on fixed deposits maintained under court orders without just cause, in NatWest vs Hero Exports.

Oct 6, 2026Read more →
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