The Bombay HC allowed Rahim Khan Sandu Khan to go on the Haj pilgrimage from April 2025 to September 2025, even though he was convicted of electricity theft.

In October 2016, Khan was found guilty of electricity theft under Section 135 of the Indian Electricity Act and sentenced to two years in prison by a sessions court.

Khan immediately appealed his conviction, and the Bombay HC granted him bail, suspending his sentence. However, his appeal has been pending since 2016 with no scheduled hearing.

Therefore, Justice Abhay Waghwase allowed him to travel for Haj but set conditions—Khan must provide an undertaking, full travel details, and property details to the authorities.

A Delhi court has dismissed a lawsuit against Supreme Court lawyer TV George, which accused him of professional negligence, conflict of interest, and deficiency in service while representing a client in a medical negligence case against Tata Steel’s Tata Main Hospital (TMH), Jamshedpur.

Additional Senior Civil Judge Anuradha Jindal ruled that mere dissatisfaction with legal strategy does not constitute harassment or misconduct.

The court rejected the demand for a refund of ₹97,500 in legal fees and compensation, stating that no fraudulent misrepresentation or coercion was proven.

It also dismissed claims of conflict of interest, finding no evidence that George had acted against the client’s interests.

The Bombay High Court has ruled that a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) can be bound by an arbitration clause in its partnership agreement, even if the LLP itself is not a signatory.

The Court clarified that an LLP, being governed by the partnership agreement, cannot claim to be a third party to it.

The Court rejected the respondent's argument that it was not bound by the arbitration clause, emphasizing that an LLP agreement functions like a company’s Articles of Association, governing both partners and the LLP.

It appointed Justice Manoj Sanklecha as arbitrator, with Justice Gautam Patel as an alternate, directing the arbitral tribunal to proceed.

The Delhi HC ruled that a complainant has no absolute right to be heard in at every stage of bail proceedings under the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015, emphasizing rehabilitation over retribution. 

A complainant challenged a trial court’s decision that upheld a Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) order granting bail to a juvenile in a murder case.

The court found no procedural illegality and ruled that bail is the rule under Section 12 unless exceptions apply.

It also clarified that granting bail does not violate the complainant’s rights under Article 21 of the constitution. 

The Kerala High Court has raised concerns over the widespread use of plastic bottles at marriage functions, emphasizing the need for stricter enforcement of the state’s plastic ban.

A division bench suggested replacing small plastic bottles with glass alternatives, citing their harmful environmental impact.

The Court was informed that gatherings over 100 people require a license, and a ban on plastic bottles below 500 ml is already in place. The government is considering an online reporting system for citizens to report violations.

The Court also addressed plastic waste disposal on railway tracks, directing Railways to ensure cleanup.

The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) is set to undergo electoral reforms, with a committee led by former Supreme Court Justice L Nageswara Rao reviewing its bye-laws governing elections.

SCBA members have been invited to submit suggestions via email by March 20 on key issues such as eligibility for contesting and voting, tenure and size of the Executive Committee, and grounds for disqualification.

The reform process follows a Supreme Court directive from February 25, where a bench of Justices Surya Kant and NK Singh appointed the Justice Rao-led committee.

The Court has also recently mandated one-third women’s reservation in SCBA posts.

The Supreme Court upheld that under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, a "legal representative" is not just the deceased person's spouse, parents, or children but can be anyone who depends on their income.

The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) and the High Court of Madhya Pradesh denied compensation to the deceased’s father and sister, ruling that they were not dependents.

The Supreme Court, referring to past cases Gujarat SRTC v. Ramanbhai Prabhatbhai (1987) and N. Jayasree v. Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Co. Ltd. (2022), ruled that being financially dependent on the deceased is enough to claim compensation and granted relief to the applicants.

The Rajasthan High Court dismissed petitions challenging the revocation of Civil Engineers’ transfer from Diploma Holders to Degree Holders cadre.

The Court ruled that under Rule 6(d) of the Rajasthan Subordinate Engineering (Building and Roads Branch) Service Rules, 1973, only those who obtained a degree after being appointed as Diploma Holders could benefit, excluding those who already possessed both qualifications at the time of recruitment.

It held that allowing such movement would violate legislative intent, deprive unemployed degree holders, and create an anomalous situation.

The Court emphasized that Rule 6(d) had lost its relevance due to the current abundance of engineering colleges.

The Delhi High Court dismissed WFI’s petition challenging an order requiring an ad-hoc committee to oversee its daily operations.

The Youth Affairs and Sports Ministry informed the court that WFI's suspension was lifted on March 10, 2025, in the interest of Indian sports and athletes.

The suspension was initially imposed due to governance lapses and election irregularities. WFI argued that the suspension and lack of an ad-hoc committee affected its participation in international competitions.

The ministry revoked the suspension after WFI implemented reforms, including an Athletes' Commission, Ethics Commission, and Internal Complaints Committee.

The court acknowledged these changes and allowed WFI to resume normal operations.

The Karnataka High Court has stayed proceedings against Kannada YouTuber Sameer MD in a case alleging that he offended religious sentiments in his video while discussing about the 2012 Dharmasthala Soujanya rape and murder case. 

Justice Hemant Chandangoudar granted interim relief, stating Sameer’s statements were based on public information and did not target any religion.

Sameer was booked under Section 299 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for alleged insinuations against a temple head.

The Court had earlier stayed a police notice issued without an attached FIR.

The next hearing is on March 19, with Sameer seeking to quash the FIR.

The Chhattisgarh High Court took a major step towards a Paperless Court as Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha inaugurated a Digitization Centre at Raipur District Court on March 11, 2025. 

Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha emphasized that the Supreme Court is actively monitoring the digitization process to make courts more efficient and paperless. The move aligns with the judiciary's broader efforts toward modernization.

This initiative aims to enhance transparency and ensure speedy justice by reducing voluminous physical records.

The Digitization Centre will help streamline case management, making legal proceedings faster and more accessible. This marks a significant transformation in Chhattisgarh's judicial system.

The Allahabad high court held that a company’s complying with various rules and regulations established under various ministries does not render it a “State” as defined in Article 12 of the Constitution.

M/s Manoj Petroleum, a Nayara Energy franchiser, was terminated in disciplinary proceedings after a sample from Manoj Petroleum tested by Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. allegedly found violations. 

The company challenged this decision in a writ petition, arguing that it was arbitrary.

The court ruled the dispute was contractual and Nayara Energy was not under state control, making the petition non-maintainable. It advised the petitioner to seek arbitration instead of invoking Article 226.

The Delhi High Court awarded Rs. 3.34 Crore to Johnson & Johnson for trademark infringement and counterfeiting of its medical products.

The court noted that the defendants’ actions harmed public health and J&J’s goodwill and market reputation.

The 2019 lawsuit accused them of producing, distributing and selling fake surgical products under trademarks like SURGICEL, ETHICON, and LIGACLIP. 

Justice Amit Bansal found the infringement deliberate, conscious and willful.

The court ordered Rs. 2.34 Crore in compensatory damages, Rs. 1 Crore in exemplary damages, and issued a permanent injunction stopping the defendants from using J&J’s trademarks. 

The Karnataka High Court has received confirmation from the Union Goverment that it has not blocked Proton Mail in India under Section 69A of the IT Act, 2000.

M Moser Design Associated India Pvt Ltd filed a petition alleging cyber harassment of female employees via Proton Mail, a Swiss email service, and sought a ban on the platform. 

Previously, the court sought information regarding the measures taken to stop the illegal use, but the government stated no action had been taken yet. 

The Petitioner urges the court to direct the police to promptly initiate an investigation using international mechanisms.  

The next hearing is set for March 21, 2025.

The Bombay High Court has directed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to act swiftly against unauthorized political flags and banners displayed in public and private spaces, including housing societies, without permission.

Captain (Retd.) Haresh Gaglani from Sion, Mumbai, had complained about illegal political flags on his society’s compound wall. Still, the BMC failed to act for over a year, violating the Maharashtra Prevention of Defacement of Property Act,1995.

Criticizing the delay, the court stressed the need for penalties on violators and ordered immediate removal.

It further directed the civic body to act promptly and dispose of the plea without unnecessary delay.