In the 1991 case Apple Computer, Inc. v. Microsoft Corporation & Hewlett-Packard Company, Apple sued Microsoft and HP, alleging that their software infringed on Apple’s copyright-protected graphical user interface (GUI) from the Macintosh. The court ruled that while the 1985 Agreement between Apple

The legal battle between Roche and Cipla over the drug Erlotinib highlighted the tension between patent rights and public access to affordable medication. The Delhi High Court upheld Roche’s patent but declined to grant an injunction against Cipla’s generic version, citing the impending patent expir

The Gramophone Company of India v. Super Cassette Industries Ltd. case is pivotal in copyright law, particularly in the music industry. The Delhi High Court ruled that Super Cassette Industries infringed upon the copyright of Gramophone Company by producing unauthorized version recordings of their s

In Arijit Singh v. Codible Ventures LLP, the Bombay High Court upheld the singer’s personality rights, ruling that unauthorized use of his name, voice, and image by the defendants, including AI-generated replicas, violated his rights. The court emphasized that celebrities have the right to control t

The Supreme Court, in Rajasthan Agricultural University, Bikaner v. Dr. Zafar Singh Solanki & Ors., ruled that ad-hoc service as a Lecturer cannot be counted towards eligibility for the senior pay scale under the Career Advancement Scheme (CAS). The Court emphasized that CAS is a policy matter, and

In the case Ram Jankijee Deities and Ors. v. State of Bihar and Ors. (AIR 1999 SC 2131), the Supreme Court of India recognized Hindu deities ‘Ram Jankiji’ and ‘Raja Rani’ as separate juristic entities capable of holding property. The Court ruled that each deity is entitled to individual grants and e

In the landmark case Dr. N.G. Dastane v. Mrs. S. Dastane, the Supreme Court addressed issues of cruelty, burden of proof, and condonation within marriage under the Hindu Marriage Act. The court established that the petitioner must prove cruelty by a preponderance of probability, not beyond a reasona

In Rajahmundry Electric Supply Corporation Ltd. v. A. Nageshwara Rao, the Supreme Court of India emphasized that the “just and equitable” clause in the Companies Act should be broadly interpreted to address gross mismanagement by directors. The Court upheld the winding-up order, maintaining that the

In Vineeta Sharma v. Rakesh Sharma (2020), the Supreme Court of India upheld the coparcenary rights of daughters, granting them equal rights from birth under the Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act, 2005. Overruling previous rulings, the court confirmed that these rights are retroactive, thus daughters

In the case of Gaurav Kumar v. Union of India (WP (C) No. 352 of 2023), the Supreme Court of India held that enrollment fees for advocates must align with Section 24(1)(f) of the Advocates Act, 1961. The Court ruled that fees cannot exceed Rs. 750 for general category and Rs. 125 for SC/ST advocates

SREI Infrastructure Finance Ltd. granted Gujarat Hydrocarbon and Power SEZ Ltd. a Rs. 100 crore loan secured by a mortgage and share pledges. Upon default, SREI invoked ACIL’s corporate guarantee and filed an IBC application against ACIL, admitted on 26.10.2017. BRS Ventures Investments Ltd.’s resol

In the case of Vanshika Yadav v. Union of India (W.P. (C) No. 335/2024), the Supreme Court addressed the NEET (UG) 2024 paper leak incident. Despite acknowledging leaks in Hazaribagh and Patna centers, the Court refused to cancel the exam, citing a lack of evidence of systematic breach affecting the

In Workers v. Associated Rubber Industry Ltd. (AIR 1986 SC 1), the Supreme Court of India held that the corporate veil could be lifted to examine the economic realities behind legal structures. Associated Rubber Industry Ltd. transferred shares to a subsidiary to evade paying higher worker bonuses.

In the case of Supriya Chakraborty v. Union of India, the Supreme Court ruled on the constitutional validity of certain provisions of a government ordinance affecting labor rights. The Court held that the ordinance violated fundamental rights guaranteed under Articles 14 (right to equality) and 21 (

In Sharda v. Dharmpal (2003), the Supreme Court of India affirmed its authority to order medical examinations in matrimonial cases, balancing individual privacy rights under Article 21 with the need to ascertain truth in disputes. The court held that, although no specific statutory provision grants

In the case of Daimler Benz Aktiegesellschaft v. Hybo Hindustan, the Delhi High Court ruled that Hybo Hindustan’s use of the “BENZ” mark for undergarments infringed on Daimler Benz’s well-known trademark associated with luxury cars. The court emphasized that the “BENZ” mark, renowned globally, shoul

In The case of Kotla Venkataswamy v. Chinta Ramamurthy, the court emphasized that the Articles of Association must be strictly followed for the execution of documents. The court also invoked the principle of constructive notice, which implies that anyone dealing with a company is presumed to have kn

In the case of Damanna v. Amar, The court established that the daughters are coparceners by birth with equal coparcenary rights as sons. The court gave retroactive application of coparcenary rights, meaning that the daughters born before the 2005 amendment are also entitled to coparcenary rights and

In **The Associated Rubber Industry Ltd. v. Workmen**, the Supreme Court of India dealt with the principle of lifting the corporate veil. The court found that the corporate entity was used as a facade to evade legal obligations, particularly regarding employee compensation. This decision emphasized

**Foss v. Harbottle** (1843) is a foundational case in corporate law establishing the “proper plaintiff” rule. It determined that only the company itself, rather than individual shareholders, can sue for wrongs done to the company. This case reinforced the principle of majority rule, meaning that if

The court held that agreements between spouses are generally not legally binding contracts because they lack the intention to create legal relations, as such promises are considered domestic arrangements.

In the case of Mohd Abdul Samad v. The State of Telangana & Anr in was held that A divorced Muslim Woman can Seek Maintenance from Husband under S.125 CrPC in addition to remedy under 1986 Act.

In the case of TATA Engineering and Locomotive Company Ltd. (TELCO) v. Assistant Commissioner of Commercial Taxes and Another (State of Bihar), TELCO challenged the assessment and demand of sales tax by the Assistant Commissioner. The Supreme Court of India ruled in favor of TELCO, holding that the

In S. Khushboo v. Kanniammal and Anr., the Supreme Court of India, upheld the freedom of speech and expression by dismissing multiple criminal defamation suits against actress Khushboo for her remarks on pre-marital sex. The court emphasized that expressing opinions on societal issues is protected u

In the case of Aveek Sarkar & Anr. v. State of West Bengal & Ors., the Supreme Court of India held that a photograph published in a magazine, showing a woman and a man partially nude, did not amount to obscenity under Section 292 of the Indian Penal Code. The Court emphasized that obscenity must be