Having regard to the aforesaid discussion, it becomes necessary to clarify the position so that such situations do not arise repeatedly. Whenever a superior Court grants stay to an award under the Land Acquisition Act subject to deposit of the awarded amount
Bombay HC: Delayed Birth Registration Beyond One Year Can Only Be Ordered By Judicial Magistrate First Class, not executive magistrate
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
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
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,
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
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Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai, established under the Maharashtra National Law University Act, is one of India’s leading National Law Universities. It is strengthening its academic, administrative, and financial systems to uphold excellence,
JOB POST: Bank of India Law Officer Recruitment 2026 [10 Vacancies]: Apply by Sep 25
Bank of India (BOI) has invited online applications for recruitment to 10 Law Officer posts in Middle Management Grade Scale-II (MMGS-II) under its Specialist Officer recruitment, Project No. 2026-27/02. Candidates satisfying the prescribed eligibility conditions may apply online from September
Supreme Court: If prosecution case is that deceased has died by strangulation, it must prove beyond reasonable doubt that deceased has died as a result of strangulation and strangulation alone
We have given our anxious consideration to the submissions made by advocate Mr. Talekar, appearing for the accused. The Doctor (PW.4) was cross examined at length on technical aspects regarding difference between signs of strangulation and hanging. We have reproduced
Supreme Court: Material omissions amounting to contradiction and material improvement in the evidence of prosecution witness, the court should disbelieve prosecution evidence
14. Material Contradictions:While appreciating the evidence, the court has to take into consideration whether the contradictions/omissions had been of such magnitude that they may materially affect the trial. Minor contradictions, inconsistencies, embellishments or improvements on trivial matters without effecting
Bombay HC: How to appreciate evidence in case of abetment of suicide of wife if evidence shows that everything was going on smoothly in her matrimonial home?
The evidence of complainant (PW 2) and other witnesses show that Mangalabai died within one and half months of the marriage. Out of this period, she lived in the house of her parents for more than 20 days. The evidence