Jimmy Kimmel’s Suspension Sparks First Amendment Firestorm: Defending Free Speech Against Government Threats
The Case of Free Speech: A Lawsuit Guided Tour of the Jimmy Kimmel Controversy. The latest suspension of the late-night…
Tag: public interest
Gauhati High Court Quashes FIR Against Dainik Janambhumi Journalist, Rules Journalism on Fundamentalism of Muslim’s Student Union Cannot be Criminalized
The Gauhati High Court, in a crucial case, has quashed an FIR against journalist Kongkon Borthakur because it is imperative…
Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds Defamation Case Against Aaj Tak, Rejecting Plea to Quash Legal Proceedings
Petition by TV Today Network Limited to quash proceedings against it such as an order to file a non-cognizable offence,…
Justices Pardiwala and Misra Clarify Electricity Law: Supreme Court Allows State Commissions to Examine Public Impact of Power Distribution Agreements
Recently, the Supreme Court of India passed a landmark case in Civil Appeal No. 23514 of 2017, Torrent Power Limited…
Supreme Court Reprimands Parallel Litigation and Mandates Candour in Environmental Proceedings
On Monday, 14 July 2025, the Supreme Court of India delivered a landmark judgment in Arun Kumar Sharma & Ors…
The Supreme Court’s Stance on Tender Cancellation: Insights from Justices Trivedi and Varale
This paper will analyse a ruling of the Supreme Court that was given against a ruling of the High Court in a case that concerned cancellation of a government tender. It notes how the Court has attached importance to issues of public interest, administrative discretion and little judicial review in contractual circumstances, particularly in the event of the unavailability of mala fides.
Supreme Court Rules: Killing Civilians with Official Guns in Plain Clothes by Police is Illegal
On April 29, 2025, in a path-breaking order, the Supreme Court of India dismissed the summons of nine policemen in the alleged Verka encounter killing of Mukhjit Singh, and reinstated proceedings against the Deputy Commissioner of Police by holding that sanction under Section 197 CrPC was not necessary.
Supreme Court (Justices Sandeep Mehta & Vikram Nath) Clarifies Civil vs Criminal Dispute in Mining Lease Fraud Case
The Supreme Court, led by Justices Sandeep Mehta and Vikram Nath, clarified that mining lease disputes with fraudulent elements can be criminal, not merely civil, emphasizing intent and public interest. The ruling distinguishes civil breaches from criminal fraud, guiding lower courts in similar cases.
Operation Sindoor Trademark Rush: Navigating Legal Provisions and Ethical Complexities in India’s IP Law
The Operation Sindoor trademark rush, following India’s 2025 military strike, saw multiple entities, including Reliance Industries, file applications to trademark the term under Class 41, sparking legal and ethical debates. Governed by the Trademarks Act, 1999, and the Emblems and Names Act, 1950, such filings face scrutiny under Section 9 for potentially exploiting national sentiment. A Public Interest Litigation challenges these applications, highlighting ethical concerns over commercializing a term symbolizing military valor. The case underscores the tension between intellectual property rights and public interest, urging stricter guidelines to prevent misuse of nationally significant terms.
Court Fees in Landlord-Tenant Disputes, Mesne Profits, and Public Interest Cases (Sections 41, 42, 43)
This abstract discusses court charges in landlord-tenant cases, with emphasis on mesne profits and public interest cases under Sections 41, 42, and 43. Landlord-tenant disputes usually come with financial pressures such as court charges, which differ according to jurisdiction and nature of the case. Mesne profits, awards for unauthorized occupation after tenancy, complicate cost distribution. Public interest cases can affect fee waivers or discounts, favoring fair access to justice. The research looks into legal structures, mechanisms for cost recovery, and how they affect disputing parties with an emphasis on balance between fiscal responsibility and equitable resolution.