Keeping Pace with Legal Change
In a desperate bid to halt the release of a new film based on his life, the Bollywood superstar Salman Khan approached the Delhi High…
The Delhi High Court ruled in favor of Titan Company Limited in a trademark infringement case against Lenskart Solutions Private Limited. Lenskart admitted to inadvertently using Titan’s “TITAN” and “FASTRACK” trademarks on its website and as metatags, and has since removed them. The suit was decreed after Lenskart stated it would not contest the matter.
A Lucknow court sentenced a woman to 7.5 years in prison for filing a false gangrape and SC/ST atrocity case, highlighting the serious consequences of misusing protective laws. This landmark judgment sets a precedent for stricter scrutiny of sensitive cases and aims to balance justice for genuine victims with safeguards against false accusations.
The Rajasthan High Court, in Smt. Kailash Kanwar Rathore and Others v. State of Rajasthan, ruled against the arbitrary freezing of bank accounts by investigating agencies. The court emphasized that the mandatory reporting of seized accounts to the Magistrate under Section 102(3) Cr.P.C. is crucial, and non-compliance vitiates the freezing. This decision highlights the importance of procedural safeguards against indiscriminate actions by authorities.
Bengaluru’s bar raids, targeting “inappropriately dressed” women, spark debate on moral policing versus public order. Critics argue these actions infringe upon Article 19(1)(g) freedom of profession, affecting women’s livelihoods and legitimate businesses, and are based on subjective interpretations of decency.
Mumbai’s local train network faces a critical safety issue due to open doors and overcrowding, causing frequent accidents. The Bombay High Court proposes mandatory automatic doors to enhance passenger safety, marking a potential shift in public transport. This aims to protect commuters’ lives and modernize the lifeline.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly transitioned from science fiction into a tangible force shaping modern society. Its pervasive influence is evident across myriad sectors, revolutionizing industries, redefining human-computer interaction, and raising profound ethical and economic questions. This report explores its multifaceted impact.
Lloyds Engineering Works Limited Recently Rajani Associates one of the leading law firms in India advised the company in its rights issues worth Rs 987.26 cr. The latter success emphasizes the competence of this company in the sphere of capital markets and corporate financing. Rajani Associates, famous for its practical legal insights, also has an impressive record in other complicated corporate transactions as well as dispute resolutions.
The agency tracked down 322 passbooks of mule accounts during a probe into an alleged 2,000 crore scam case involving former Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia. These accounts, concealing money illegally obtained, are a key feature in the element of money laundering in the supposed scam that involves smooth financial manipulations.
The government of Karnataka wants to come out with a strict new section to deal with fake news and misinformation with punishment going up to a maximum of 7 years in prison and a 10 lakh- rupee fine. The draft bill also seeks to create a regulatory office and special courts to check the accuracy of content in social media and the accountability that provokes the question of freedom of speech.
