Law of Damages and its Applicability
INTRODUCTION In law, the term “damages” refers to the compensation in monetary terms for a loss or an injury caused by the wrongful act of
Sakshar Law Associates
February 11, 2021
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February 11, 2021 Archives
Online Gaming Laws in India & Celebrity Sponsorship Liability
The Madras High Court recently issued notices to Virat Kohli and other celebrities endorsing online gambling platforms, consequent to a petition filed by a Chennai-based
King Stubb & Kasiva Advocates & Attorneys
February 11, 2021
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Karnataka High Court Allows Petition for Pre- Trial Amendment To Include Additional Ground
A suit was brought regarding declaration and injunction for a road that is used by the public, constituting a dominant heritage. The case was heard and decided upon by Hon’ble Justice Krishna Dixit.
Siddhi Nagwekar
February 11, 2021
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Lord Muruga Cannot Be Declared as Tamil God: Madras High Court
Lord Muruga is a commonly worshipped by the backward communities in Tamil Nadu. The petition was filed to recognise Lord Muruga as the Tamil deity. This is in the backdrop of the AIADMK recognising ‘Thaipusam’ a festival linked to the worship of Lord Muruga as a holiday on the request of the state BJP leaders.
Neha Thomas
February 11, 2021
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Heart Ailment Is Not a Disability Rules Supreme Court
Heart ailment even though can restrict a person’s activities is not considered a disability. In an appeal filed before the Supreme Court, the Court explains the grounds for what constitutes a disability and why heart ailment does not qualify as a disability.
Neha Thomas
February 11, 2021
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Certiorari To United States Court of Appeals for District of Columbia Circuit
Background The Nazi Government unlawfully coerced the consortium to sell the collection of medieval relics known as Welfenschatz to Prussia for a third of its
Harshita Shrivastava and Ritika Sundrani
February 11, 2021
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Minor Marriage Valid as Girl Attained Puberty Under Muslim Personal Law: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Court took into consideration the decision in the case of Yunus Khan v State of Haryana and Ors while stating that “the marriage of a Muslim girl is governed by the personal law of the Muslims.”
Neha Thomas
February 11, 2021
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Home Guard Sacked for Being Gay, Reinstated by Allahabad High Court
A video that went viral, that depicted a person displaying affection to his same-sex partner. Owing to the virality of the video, the person depicted video, lost his appointment as the Home Guard.
Neha Thomas
February 11, 2021
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Muslim Man Can Have Multiple Wives Without Divorce but Muslim Women Need To Divorce Her Husband First
The Court based its decision on the Muslim Personal Law system and stated that “a Muslim man may get married more than once without divorcing his earlier wife but the same does not apply to a Muslim lady”.
Neha Thomas
February 11, 2021
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Sedition Law PIL Dismissed by Supreme Court
Right to Freedom to Speech and Expression is recognised as a fundamental right under Article 19 of the Constitution. However, it is not absolute but has restrictions imposed. A plea had been filed before the Supreme Court stating that Section 124-A of the Indian penal Code is ultra-vires of the Constitution.
Neha Thomas
February 11, 2021
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