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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?
The Supreme Court has directed the registry to explain the abrupt removal of a batch of contempt petitions from the causelist, including a high-profile case on IPS officer deputations.
The Delhi High Court held that a magistrate cannot take cognisance of a private complaint under Section 223(1) of the BNSS without first examining the complainant and witnesses on oath and affording the accused an opportunity to be heard.
Courts differ on whether Section 47 trademark cancellation proceedings amount to 'rectification' under Section 124, affecting stay of infringement suits—key for litigation strategy.
In a recent trademark dispute, the Bombay High Court examined the use of 'NEEM' by Jyothy Labs and its implications for trademark protection. While delivering a favorable ruling, the court's reasoning raises questions about essential-feature protection and descriptive trademarks.
The Bombay High Court's ruling in Jyothy Labs v. Dabur raises essential questions on trademark doctrine. The decision highlights the need for clarity in essential-feature protection and passing off.