Therefore, in the considered opinion of this Court, the Rules of 1999 framed in exercise of powers conferred under section 30 of Act of 1969 cannot go beyond what is prescribed in the statute itself. {Para 47}48. Therefore, the
Bombay HC: Insurer Must Pay Third-Party Compensation Despite Premium Cheque Dishonour If Cancellation Not Informed To RTA
Insurance – Motor vehicle accident – Liability of insurer – Dishonour of premium cheque – Present appeal filed by Insurance Company challenging Commissioner’s award of compensation to claimants, contending that the policy was void ab initio due to dishonour of
Bombay HC: Senior citizen can not use senior citizens Act to evict daughter in law from residence granted to her as per domestic violence Act
Senior Citizens – Eviction of daughter-in-law – Legality of – Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 (Act of 2007) – Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (D.V. Act) – Present petition filed to challenge
IPRMENTLAW Highlights (31st Aug- 6th Sep, 2026)
The Bombay High Court hears Novex v. National Sports Club of India
The Bombay High Court, presided over by Justice Somasekhar Sundaresan, heard an application filed by Novex Communications Private Limited against the National Sports Club of India (NSCI). An
SUPREME COURT QUASHES FIRS ARISING FROM NEET-UG PROTESTS, INVOKES ARTICLE 142 TO PROTECT YOUNG PROTESTERS
INTRODUCTION
In Shailendra Mani Tripathi v. Union of India & Ors., Writ Petition (Criminal) No. 280 of 2026, the Supreme Court of India, by its Order dated 1 September 2026, comprising of the Hon’ble Chief Justice of India Mr. Surya
Saved by the Facts: A Critical Look at the Doctrinal Stretches in Jyothy Labs v. Dabur
At first glance, Jyothy Labs v. Dabur looks like a fairly straightforward trademark dispute over the use of “NEEM” on toothpaste packaging. But beneath the favourable factual matrix lies a shakier doctrinal foundation, particularly on essential-feature protection, the descriptive–suggestive divide,
When Food-Safety Enforcement Reaches the Boardroom: Director Liability Under the FSS Act
Summary: Heightened food-safety enforcement is bringing renewed attention to the personal exposure of directors and senior management. A series of High Court decisions in 2026 illustrates the boundaries of liability under Section 66 of the Food Safety and Standards Act,
Supreme Court questions Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Sukrya Mhatre over assault on doctors
The Supreme Court on Tuesday questioned Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Sukrya Mhatre regarding the assault on doctors at Shastrinagar Hospital in Kalyan, emphasizing that attacks on medical professionals in hospitals cannot be taken lightly.
A Bench of Justice Vikram Nath,
Supreme Court to hear pleas by 4 States to quash 116 FIRs linked to CJP protests ahead of Delhi march
The Supreme Court is set to consider applications filed by Bihar, Maharashtra, West Bengal and Assam seeking quashing of 116 FIRs registered in connection with protests linked to the CJP. The applications have come ahead of the CJP’s proposed fresh
Individual causes of action, separate court fees; Common cause, single court fees: Bombay HC draws the line
Bombay High Court: While considering an interim application seeking a declaration that court fees prescribed under Entry 1(f)(ii) of Schedule II, Maharashtra Court Fees Act, 1959 (Court Fees Act) should be levied “per petition” and not “per petitioner” in