Isha doing 'pious work': SC urges mediation to settle row over gas crematoriums The Supreme Court heard a plea challenging a gas crematorium at Isha Yoga Center, previously dismissed by the Madras High Court. The CJI called Isha's service "pious work" and suggested mediation for alternate land. Both parties agreed to negotiate an amicable settlement, with a retired judge appointed as mediator. #Supreme_Court #High_Court #Madras_High #Isha_Yoga #Yoga_Center #pious_work #Court_heard #previously_dismissed #gas_crematoriums #settle_row

Reliance’s Jio Studios pulls back anti-piracy case on Dhurandhar before Madras High Court In a recent development, the Madras High Court has allowed Reliance Industries Limited to withdraw its commercial lawsuit concerning alleged piracy threats to the film Dhurandhar. The matter, titled Reliance Industries Limited vs BSNL, was taken up on February 18. The case was heard by Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy, who recorded the withdrawal after counsel appearing for Reliance informed the Bench that instructions had been received from the client to discontinue the proceedings. In view of the submission, the Court dismissed the suit as withdrawn, without imposing any costs, and also closed the related interim applications. Reliance, through its media division Jio Studios, had initiated the commercial action under the provisions of the Copyright Act, 1957. The objective was to secure permanent injunctions aimed at preventing unauthorised online circulation and cable transmission of Dhurandhar. The plea was in the nature of a pre-release anti-piracy measure, a remedy frequently pursued by film producers ahead of a theatrical launch. A broad spectrum of entities had been named as defendants in the matter. These included telecom service providers, internet intermediaries and cable distribution networks such as Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), MTNL, Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea, Tata Communications, Sify Technologies, Hathway, GTPL Hathway, Asianet Satellite Communications and ... #High_Court #Madras_High #High #Industries_Limited #Reliance_Industries #Jio_Studios #recent_development #pulls_back #alleged_piracy #piracy_threats

SC upholds HC order banning animal sacrifice on TN hilltop The Supreme Court has upheld a Madras High Court order that prohibits animal sacrifice and limits Muslim devotees' prayer rights on Thiruparankundram hills. The apex court found the High Court's decision to be balanced, refusing to interfere with the prohibition of animal sacrifice and non-vegetarian food in the Nellithoppu area until a civil court decides on the customary practice. #Supreme_Court #High_Court #Court_order #Thiruparankundram_hills #Madras_High #limits_Muslim #Muslim_devotees' #animal_sacrifice #devotees'_prayer #order_banning
