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KEY TAKEAWAYS Since its beginning during colonial times, the law on Sedition has drawn criticism. Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code provides provisions relating to the offence of sedition. The core of the offence is that the accused mu..

KEY TAKEAWAYS Consumerism can be described as consumer behavior and attitude marked by a persistent desire for a better lifestyle, no matter how tough to attain. Businesses profit more when consumers spend more money, boosting the national economy in every way. The tendency to p..

In Muzaffar Hussain vs State of UP the Hon’ble SC has upheld the disciplinary action taken against a Judicial Officer in Uttar Pradesh for passing orders to unduly favour certain parties. The Court observed that showing undue favour to a party under the guise of judicial orders is the worst kind of judicial disho..

In the case of Anjari Rout v. the State of Odisha, the Hon’ble Orissa HC held that the doctor is the best person to assess the mental condition of the victim. The Dying Declaration made to him could be accepted in the court of law and shouldn’t be considered only because the victim’s mental health certificate wasn't appreciated. ..

Key Takeaways Trademark is to be filed in the office of the Trade Marks Registry within whose territorial limits, the principal place of business of the applicant or joint applicants is situated or in the Trade Marks Registry of the place mentioned in the address for service in India. li style="text-align: jus..

KEY TAKEAWAYS The legislation that governs contracts in India is the Indian Contract Act of 1872. It came into effect in the year 1872. Chapter X of the Indian Contract Act of 1872 provisions relating to the Relationship of an agent and the principal. li style="text-alig..

In MUSHTAQ AHMAD AHANGAR Vs. UNION TERRITORY OF J&K & ANR, the Hon’ble Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh HC has observed that it is vital for the Detaining Authority to furnish compelling reasons for resorting to preventive detention even if a person is in police or judicial custody or involved in a criminal case. li style="text-align: justi..

In Irfan vs State of UP and ors. the Allahabad HC has observed that the use of loudspeakers in mosques is not a fundamental right.  The petitioner, Irfan, had moved the HC aggrieved by an order passed by SDM Tehsil Bisauli, District Badaun rejecting an application seeking permission for playing azaan on a loudspea..

The Station House Officer (SHO), Tilakdhari Saroj, who was arrested on the charge of raping a gang-rape victim minor girl, was sent to a 14-day judicial custody on Thursday. The Prayagraj Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Prem Prakash said that the SHO was arrested from near the Allahabad HC. He said that on..

Suit For Injunction In Respect Of Immovable Properties Not Abated On Death Of The Parties: Karnataka HC  In Chennaiah and ors vs. Bylappa and ors the Karnataka HC has held that in a suit relating to the grant of injunction in respect of an immovable property, the right to sue is not limited to the plaintiff, inst..

KEY TAKEAWAYS Quash means to overturn, abate, vacate, annul, or declare void. Quashing is often performed after the filing of a First Information Report (hereinafter referred to as “FIR”) but before the filing of the charge sheet. li style="text-align: justif..

KEY TAKEAWAYS A witness is someone who has personally witnessed an event. It could be a crime or an accident.  Any witness to the occurrence is competent to testify unless the Court determines that they are unable to comprehend the questions asked to them or give reasoned responses ..

  In the case, Anil Kumar v Jitendra Kumar and others, the Hon’ble Allahabad HC held that it was not proper to allow proceeding to be continued u/s 145 CrPC if proceeding regarding possession or declaration to the title of the property is pending. An application was fil..

In Chennaiah and ors vs. Bylappa and ors the Karnataka HC has held that in a suit relating to the grant of injunction in respect of an immovable property, the right to sue is not limited to the plaintiff, instead it survives to his legal representative and thus, it does not abate on the death of the parties.  The ..

Mere Registration Of FIR Cannot Certify The Chance Of Breach Of Public Order: Gujarat HC Quashes Order For Preventive Detention In the case of Azaz s/o Ahmed Ibrahim Ishabhai vs Commissioner of Police the Hon’ble Gujarat HC has held that mere registration of FIR against an accused person cannot be a ground for p..