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“Maintenance pendente lite/permanent alimony u/s 24 or 25 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 may be claimed by either wife or husband. The phrase “sufficient for her or his support” has to be interpreted to mean that applicant is able to maintain with reasonable comfort and standard of living which applicant was accustomed in matrimonial home.”
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“once it is concluded that the earlier trade mark is a well-known trade mark, the registration of an identical or similar trade mark is not permitted if the use of the later mark without due cause would take unfair advantage of or be detrimental to the distinctive character or reputation of the earlier trade mark”
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“The suit was instituted in 1996 and was at the fag end of the trial. The Defendant’s cross-examination was ongoing and if the proposed amendment is allowed, it will change the nature and character of the suit.”
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The instant matter involves allegations of police inaction and need for protection of wife of deceased political worker associated with the Indian National Congress following political violence during West Bengal Panchayat Election 2023.
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Mere accompaniment of uncle to visit court for recording statement under section 164 of CrPC is not good ground or submission to hold that the child was tutored.
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“Murder was committed by him by 3 gunshot injuries to each of them, hence no doubt, such heinous crime should be deprecated and no amount of criticism can be given to such gruesome act, that too, of his own father and mother.”
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The present case reflects a tormenting situation where the opulent class is putting in blood, sweat and tears to reap the benefits of EWS reservation at the expense of the economically marginalized candidates. A calculated attempt at subverting the cherished constitutional vision of education for all is under scrutiny in this case.
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“The Court, recognizing the significant delay in trial commencement and the uncertainty around its duration, granted bail to the accused and also extended the benefit of the proviso to Section 45 of the PMLA.”
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“Copying of so many marks, labels, packaging, and containers is a deliberate act on defendants’ behalf to gain monetarily by selling counterfeit products.”
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“Any misconduct on the part of the bank employee/ officer can be meted out with disciplinary action in accordance with the service rules and regulations.”
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“This lethargic attitude of the prosecution is seriously violating the fundamental right of the speedy trial of the petitioner as guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution and in such a situation, the conditional liberty must override the statutory embargo.”
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“The Domestic Violence Act was enacted to offer certain civil remedies to the victims of domestic violence. These remedies encompass an array of protective measures, residence orders, and monetary reliefs, designed to address the multifaceted nature of abuse.”
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Madhya Pradesh High Court emphasised that a purely civil dispute should not be converted into a criminal prosecution.
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“The legislative intent in providing for an appeal before a District Judge in case of an order passed by an inferior court upon investiture of jurisdiction under Section 388 (1), is also clear from the emphasis in the language of the proviso where it states, ‘and not to the High Court’.”
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“Magistrate is not bound to direct investigation by police even if all allegations made in complaint disclose ingredients of cognizable offence. Each case must be viewed depending upon facts and circumstances involved therein.”
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“Even after knowing the situation, the authorities did not take care of and attempted to control the situation, rather it appears that they have hands in glove with the lessees involved in illegal mining, for the reasons best known to them.”
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Madhya Pradesh High Court warned the appellants of consequences, including contempt of court, for non-compliance with the directions.
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Calcutta High Court opined that the Assistant Secretary wrongly rejected the petitioners’ request based on irrelevant considerations, ordering an extension of the lease for the lost period.
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“Pension is not a bounty from the state authority to the retired employee, it is compensation for the past service rendered by the employee. It cannot be withheld without assigning any reason”.
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Madhya Pradesh High Court noted that the petitioner did not dispute her liability to refund the commuted portion in instalments, as per her undertaking.
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