Madras High Court rejects Tamannaah Bhatia’s plea against Power Soaps limited The Madras High Court has dismissed an appeal filed by actor Tamannaah Bhatia, who had sought Rs. 1 crore in damages from Power Soaps Limited over the alleged unauthorised use of her images after the expiry of a commercial agreement, as per a report by Bar and Bench. A Division Bench comprising Justices P Velmurugan and K Govindarajan Thilakavadi upheld an earlier ruling by a single judge, concluding that the actor had failed to prove that her photographs were used beyond the agreed contractual period. The matter stems from a 2008 endorsement deal under which Bhatia had allowed the company to use her images for promoting its soap products for one year, until October 2009. According to the actor, Power Soaps continued to use her photographs on product packaging, advertisements and online platforms during 2010–2011, even after the agreement had lapsed. She argued that this unauthorised use affected her professional opportunities, particularly as she was in discussions with rival brands at the time. Seeking relief, Bhatia approached the court for Rs. 1 crore in damages and also requested a permanent injunction to restrain the company from further using her images. However, the single judge had earlier dismissed her claims, observing that the evidence presented — including product wrappers, a purchase document and online listings — lacked reliability and failed to establish a clear link between the ... #High_Court #Tamannaah_Bhatia #Tamannaah #Madras_High #High #Power_Soaps #rejects_Tamannaah #Soaps_limited #actor_Tamannaah #appeal_filed
Assam government moves Supreme Court against transit bail granted to Pawan Khera The Assam government has approached the Supreme Court challenging a Telangana High Court order granting transit anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera. Khera had sought protection from arrest in a case stemming from his allegations against Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife. The Supreme Court's intervention will now shape the legal proceedings. #Supreme_Court #Congress_leader #High_Court #moves_Supreme #leader_Pawan #Pawan_Khera #Assam_government #Pawan #Telangana_High #government_moves
Justice Varma saves himself from ignoble first Former Allahabad High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma resigned, avoiding parliamentary removal proceedings. This follows a history of judges facing removal motions, with some resigning and others escaping proceedings. The constitutional process for judge removal involves parliamentary address based on proved misbehaviour or incapacity. #High_Court #Varma #Allahabad_High #Yashwant_Varma #Justice_Yashwant #Justice_Varma #Justice #Court_judge #Varma_resigned #Varma_saves
Varma goes down protesting: 'Asked to answer the unanswerable' Justice Yashwant Varma resigned from the Allahabad High Court, alleging procedural unfairness by a judges' inquiry committee. He questioned the committee's handling of charges related to unaccounted burnt cash found at his residence, stating he was forced to withdraw as his participation would legitimize an unjust process. Videos of the fire incident at his home became crucial evidence. #High_Court #Varma #Allahabad_High #Yashwant_Varma #Justice_Yashwant #Varma_resigned #alleging_procedural #procedural_unfairness #judges'_inquiry #inquiry_committee
Ranveer Singh agrees to rework apology over Kantara-related remark, case adjourned to April 23 Ranveer Singh on Friday told the Karnataka High Court that he is willing to file a revised affidavit of apology over remarks linked to the depiction of Chamundi Devi in Kantara, as per a Bar And Bench report. The submission was made before Justice M. Nagaprasanna during the hearing of a petition related to the controversy. Ranveer Singh offers to file revised apology affidavit Senior Advocate Sajan Poovayya, appearing for the actor, told the Court that Singh had already filed an affidavit expressing regret. He added that the actor was ready to submit a revised version if needed. According to the affidavit, Singh said he did not realise at the time that his remarks could hurt the sentiments of devotees of the deity. He also stated that he respects all faiths and traditions. Poovayya told the Court that Singh had conveyed his “deepest regret and unconditional apology” through the affidavit. He also said the actor had undertaken to visit the temple of the deity and offer prayers. The counsel further quoted Singh as saying that he grew up in a Sindhi household in Mumbai and was not aware of the sensitivities involved at the time of the incident. Complainant questions sincerity of apology The complainant, Prashanth Methal, argued that the affidavit did not reflect genuine remorse. He told the Court that actor and filmmaker Rishab Shetty had earlier advised Singh not to make suc... #Singh #High_Court #Ranveer_Singh #Karnataka_High #Chamundi_Devi #Bench_report #Friday_told #Kantara-related_remark #case_adjourned #Singh_agrees
Madras High Court dismisses plea to halt Dhurandhar The Revenge screening amid Tamil Nadu polls The Madras High Court has dismissed a petition seeking to stop the screening of Dhurandhar The Revenge during the ongoing Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections, declining to grant any interim relief at the admission stage. Madras High Court refuses to halt screening of Dhurandhar The Revenge A Bench led by Chief Justice Sanjay A. Darmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan dismissed the plea that sought to restrain the film’s exhibition across Tamil Nadu until the election results are declared. According to a Bar And Bench report, the petition was filed by a resident of Madurai. It requested an ad-interim direction to stop the film’s screening in theatres and on OTT platforms during the Model Code of Conduct period. The Court, however, declined to intervene and dismissed the plea at the admission stage. Petition argued film could influence voters The petitioner argued that the continued screening of the film during the election period could disturb the principle of a level playing field. According to the plea, the film’s screening during the Model Code of Conduct period may influence voters. It was also argued that allowing the film to run during the sensitive election phase would go against the spirit of free and fair elections. The Court did not find grounds to grant the requested relief. Film drew attention due to political undertones Dhurandhar The Revenge has been wi... #Tamil_Nadu #Nadu_polls #High_Court #Assembly_elections #Madras_High #Legislative_Assembly #Nadu_Legislative #amid_Tamil #ongoing_Tamil #halt_Dhurandhar
Passport row: Pawan Khera gets anticipatory bail after FIR by Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife The Telangana High Court granted Congress leader Pawan Khera one week of transit anticipatory bail in a defamation case filed by Assam Police. The court's order allows Khera to approach the appropriate court in Assam to file a regular bail application, protecting him from arrest for seven days. #Himanta_Biswa #Biswa_Sarma #Congress_leader #High_Court #leader_Pawan #Pawan_Khera #Assam_Police #Telangana_High #granted_Congress #Passport_row
Delhi High Court sends Dhurandhar The Revenge song dispute between Trimurti Films and B62 Studios to mediation The Delhi High Court has referred the copyright dispute over the song ‘Rang De Lal’ (Oye Oye) from Dhurandhar The Revenge to mediation. The case involves Trimurti Films and director Aditya Dhar’s production banner B62 Studios. Trimurti Films has alleged that the song in the film includes unauthorised use of music from ‘Tirchi Topiwala,’ a track from the 1989 film Tridev starring Sunny Deol. The company claims it holds the music rights to the original song. Justice Tushar Rao Gedela observed that the dispute appears to be mainly financial in nature. According to a report by Bar and Bench, the court suggested that the parties could resolve issues related to royalty and compensation through mediation. It also ordered the appointment of a senior mediator to supervise the process. Additionally, Trimurti Films argued that the use of the song, or a version that is substantially similar to it, in Dhurandhar The Revenge was done without the required licence. The complaint also covers the song’s theatrical use, its presence on digital platforms, and its use in promotional material linked to the film. Senior Advocate Swathi Sukumar, appearing for Trimurti Films, told the court that the music’s use, including its standalone availability on digital platforms, was unauthorised. Senior Advocate Akhil Sibal, representing Super Cassettes Industries Limited, which holds the audi... #Delhi #High_Court #Delhi_High #Films #Aditya_Dhar #High #Trimurti_Films #Oye_Oye #Oye #Trimurti
Setback for arms consultant, Delhi HC upholds 'fugitive offender' tag Delhi High Court has affirmed a trial court's decision labeling UK-based arms consultant Sanjay Bhandari a "fugitive economic offender" in a money laundering case. The court dismissed Bhandari's appeal, stating that a failed extradition attempt does not absolve him of Indian law violations. This ruling allows authorities to confiscate his assets. #High_Court #Delhi_High #laundering_case #tag_Delhi #consultant_Sanjay #arms_consultant #Sanjay_Bhandari #fugitive_offender #fugitive_economic #economic_offender
Bhojshala dispute: Hindu outfit cites ASI report claiming temple preceded mosque The Hindu Front for Justice informed the Madhya Pradesh High Court that ASI's scientific survey report supports their claim of a temple predating the mosque at the Bhojshala complex. Advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain presented evidence, including inscriptions and idol remains, citing the ASI's findings. The court allowed highlighting relevant report portions amidst objections. #Madhya_Pradesh #High_Court #Pradesh_High #Hindu_Front #Justice_informed #Hindu_outfit #Bhojshala_dispute #Bhojshala_complex #cites_ASI #ASI_scientific
Dhurandhar Row: Bombay High Court restrains plagiarism accuser; relief for director Aditya Dhar In a recent development surrounding Dhurandhar The Revenge, the Bombay High Court has granted interim relief to director Aditya Dhar by restricting filmmaker Santosh Kumar from making further public statements about the film that could harm his reputation. The order was passed on Wednesday by Justice Arif Doctor after hearing submissions made on behalf of Dhar. The court noted that, at this stage, Dhar had presented sufficient grounds to seek protection, and directed Kumar to refrain from repeating or issuing any statements against the filmmaker or his film until the matter is heard again. The case has now been scheduled for further hearing on April 16. The dispute began shortly after the release of Dhurandhar The Revenge, starring Ranveer Singh. Santosh Kumar had held a press conference alleging that the film’s story was copied from his own script, which he claimed to have registered with the Screenwriters Association in 2023. According to him, the script, titled D Saheb, had earlier been pitched to multiple production houses before Dhar allegedly used it for his film. Responding to these claims, Dhar approached the court, stating that the allegations were baseless and had caused damage to his professional reputation. His legal team argued that the statements made during the press conference were widely circulated online through multiple videos and social media posts, amplify... #High_Court #Aditya_Dhar #Aditya #High #Bombay_High #Dhar #Bombay #director_Aditya #Dhurandhar_Row #interim_relief
Kartik Aaryan takes legal route to protect his identity, flags online misuse Actor Kartik Aaryan has approached the Bombay High Court, alleging unauthorised commercial use of his personality across multiple online platforms, in a move that underscores growing concerns over digital misuse of celebrity identities. According to reports, the actor has filed an intellectual property (IP) suit seeking protection of his name, image, likeness, and other identifiable attributes, which he claims are being used without consent. The plea targets several online platforms as well as unidentified individuals, often referred to as “John Doe” parties, accused of exploiting his persona for commercial gain. In his petition, Kartik has sought a permanent injunction to restrain entities from using his identity in advertisements, merchandise, or digital content. He has also urged the court to direct platforms to take down such material and disclose details of those responsible. The actor’s legal team has argued that the misuse extends to emerging digital formats, including manipulated content and AI-generated material, raising concerns around privacy and publicity rights in an increasingly tech-driven ecosystem. The plea stresses that such unauthorised usage not only violates his rights but also risks misleading the public. The case is expected to be heard shortly, with Kartik seeking urgent relief to prevent further exploitation of his personality. This development comes amid a broader trend... #High_Court #Bombay_High #Kartik_Aaryan #online_platforms #Aaryan #celebrity_identities #underscores_growing #flags_online #multiple_online #John_Doe
History books can’t prove title, says Jammu & Kashmir HC; declares two shrines & attached properties in Kishtwar as waqf The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has ruled two Kishtwar shrines and their properties as waqf, denying ownership rights to petitioners claiming hereditary custodianship. The court emphasized that property titles must be based on evidence, not public history, dismissing reliance on historical texts for ownership claims. #Kashmir #Kishtwar #High_Court #Jammu #attached_properties #Kashmir_High #hereditary_custodianship #Kishtwar_shrines #n’t_prove #petitioners_claiming
Excise policy scam case: 'I will argue myself', Kejriwal tells Delhi HC in recusal plea; next hearing on April 13 Delhi High Court heard the CBI's challenge to Arvind Kejriwal's discharge in the excise policy case. Kejriwal, present with his wife, declared his intent to argue his recusal application personally, asserting his legal rights. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta objected, citing procedural rules. The court issued notice on Kejriwal's recusal plea. #Delhi #High_Court #Delhi_High #Arvind_Kejriwal #April #policy_case #scam_case #Excise_policy #CBI_challenge #policy_scam
Honey Singh, Badshah face legal trouble over controversial track ‘Volume 1’: Delhi High Court orders immediate removal In a major development that has caught the music industry’s attention, the Delhi High Court has ordered the immediate removal of the controversial track ‘Volume 1’, associated with rappers Honey Singh and Badshah from their early days as part of the Mafia Mundeer group. The court took a strong stand against the song, stating that its lyrics are highly inappropriate, offensive, and disrespectful towards women. It made it clear that such content has no place in a society that upholds basic standards of decency, especially when it is widely accessible on digital platforms. Going a step further, the judge remarked that even the title of the song was too objectionable to be officially recorded in the court’s order, underlining the seriousness of the issue. As part of its directive, the court instructed both singers, along with anyone holding rights to the track or its variations, to ensure that all links featuring the song — whether original, remixed, or altered — are taken down immediately. This includes removal from social media platforms, streaming services, and any other online spaces where the track might be available. The case came up after a petition was filed by an organisation, which demanded that the song be removed from major platforms like YouTube, Google, and Spotify. The plea also highlighted that Honey Singh had recently performed parts of the s... #Delhi #High_Court #Delhi_High #High #Honey_Singh #Mafia_Mundeer #Badshah_face #Mundeer_group #controversial_track #Volume
Rajpal Yadav faces fresh legal heat: Delhi High Court reserves verdict in Rs. 6 crores cheque bounce dispute Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav has once again found himself in legal trouble, with the Delhi High Court reserving its verdict in an ongoing cheque bounce case filed by a private company. The matter was heard on Thursday, where the court appeared visibly dissatisfied with the actor’s changing stance on clearing his dues. The judge indicated that while Yadav claimed he was ready to pay, his legal team’s arguments suggested otherwise, creating confusion around his actual position. During the proceedings, the court questioned why the case was still being argued if the actor was genuinely willing to settle the amount. The judge also refused to grant additional time when Yadav requested 30 days to arrange Rs. 6 crores, making it clear that no further delays would be entertained. This case dates back to 2024, when a sessions court had found Yadav guilty in a cheque bounce matter and sentenced him to six months in jail. The High Court had later paused his sentence after he assured that he would resolve the dispute financially, even referring the matter to mediation for a possible settlement. However, the situation escalated when the court observed that multiple assurances made by the actor were not fulfilled. Despite seeking time on several occasions, Yadav reportedly failed to deposit key amounts he had committed to, including a significant sum he had proposed to pay in in... #High_Court #Delhi_High #Yadav #Court #Rajpal_Yadav #High #faces_fresh #Yadav_faces #Court_reserves #reserves_verdict
Supreme Court fines Centre for plea on CISF cop’s sacking case The Supreme Court criticized the government for filing unnecessary appeals, imposing a Rs 25,000 cost on the Centre for challenging a High Court order. The High Court had reinstated a CISF official terminated for allegedly helping a couple elope, ruling the girl was an adult and married willingly. The apex court questioned the government's role in court pendency. #Supreme_Court #High_Court #Court_order #Centre #Court #fines_Centre #unnecessary_appeals #CISF_cop #sacking_case #filing_unnecessary
'Who is the biggest litigant? Cost should be imposed': SC imposes Rs 25,000 penalty on Centre over CISF dismissal case The Supreme Court imposed Rs 25,000 costs on the Centre for challenging a High Court order reinstating a CISF official. Upholding the High Court's ruling, the bench found the dismissal disproportionate, noting the official had taken medical leave and the woman involved had no grievance. The court emphasized the government's role as a major litigant contributing to case backlogs. #Supreme_Court #High_Court #Centre #Court #High #CISF #biggest_litigant #CISF_dismissal #CISF_official #Court_imposed
Bombay HC rejects Anita Advani’s claim seeking marital recognition with Rajesh Khanna The Bombay High Court on Wednesday dismissed an appeal filed by actor Anita Advani seeking legal recognition of her relationship with late superstar Rajesh Khanna as a marriage. Justice Sharmila Deshmukh rejected Advani’s appeal challenging an earlier order passed by a Dindoshi civil court that had dismissed her suit on technical grounds in 2017. After hearing submissions from counsel representing Advani as well as lawyers appearing for Dimple Kapadia, Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna, the High Court declined to grant relief in the matter. “First appeal is dismissed,” the court stated. A detailed copy of the judgment is awaited. The legal dispute forms part of a long-running series of proceedings between Advani and Kapadia following Khanna’s death in 2012. Advani had maintained that she shared a relationship with the late actor that qualified as one in the nature of marriage and sought recognition of that status through civil proceedings. The matter is also linked to earlier litigation arising from Advani’s claim that she was evicted from Khanna’s bungalow Aashirwad after his passing. In a separate legal development connected to the dispute, Advani had filed a criminal complaint alleging domestic violence against Kapadia along with Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna before a Magistrate court in Bandra. However, in 2015, a coordinate bench of the Bombay High Court quashed the proceedings aga... #High_Court #Bombay_High #Rajesh #Rajesh_Khanna #Anita_Advani #rejects_Anita #superstar_Rajesh #Wednesday_dismissed #Anita #actor_Anita
Delhi High Court slams Richa Chadha for amplifying unverified allegations in flight incident row Actor Richa Chadha has come under judicial scrutiny after the Delhi High Court criticised her for amplifying unverified allegations against a man accused of sexual misconduct during a Delhi to Mumbai flight. The court observed that her repost of the claims along with the remark “Make him famous” contributed to public shaming and digital vigilantism. The matter relates to an incident dated March 11, when a journalist alleged inappropriate physical conduct by a co-passenger during the flight. Shortly after landing, the journalist shared the accusation on social media platform X, identifying the man and posting his photograph along with professional details. The allegations quickly gained traction online and were picked up by multiple media platforms. Among those who reposted the allegation was Chadha, whose comment “Make him famous” became part of the proceedings in a defamation suit later filed by the accused professional, who denied the allegations and stated he had remained seated throughout the journey and had fallen asleep shortly before landing. While hearing the case on March 20, Justice Vikas Mahajan observed that Chadha’s endorsement of the allegation went beyond the scope of free expression. The court noted that her amplification of the claim along with the “instigatory” text had acted as “a catalyst for public shaming and digital vigilantism. ”The court further emphas... #Delhi #High_Court #Delhi_High #Actor_Richa #amplifying_unverified #Richa_Chadha #slams_Richa #row_Actor #unverified_allegations #Mumbai_flight
