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Udan vs Udaan: Delhi court restrains pharmaceutical firm from using 'Udaan' mark
District Judge Pankaj Sharma, in an ex parte judgment dated August 13, held that the defendant, Sainus Pharmaceutical Private Limited, used the mark 'Udaan' in a manner that was "identical and deceptively similar" to the plaintiff's (RSPL's) registered trademark 'Udan'.
August 23, 2026Jammu court sentences drug convict to 3 years in 18-year-old NCB case
In a significant breakthrough, he said the NCB subsequently traced him to Jammu's Amphalla jail, and secured his production before the competent court in August last year, thereby bringing him back within the judicial process.
August 23, 2026Delhi court grants probation to two in 2013 stabbing case
Additional Sessions Judge Saurabh Partap Singh Laler was hearing appeals filed by Amrish Thakur alias Mirchi and Yogender Lal alias Jhunjhun against a July 2025 magisterial court order that had sentenced them to six months of simple imprisonment under sections 324 (voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapons or means) and 341 (wrongful restraint) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC)
August 23, 2026Delhi tribunal awards Rs 56.87 lakh to man who suffered permanent disability in road accident
The tribunal underlined that a person is to be compensated for his inability to lead a full life, and though no amount of money could erase the trauma and grief that the victim suffered, the agony that he underwent and the dignity and confidence that were shattered, the compensation could alleviate a bit of suffering.
August 23, 2026BCI Chairperson Manan Mishra rejects Sadasiva Reddy's allegations, says lawyers aware of his integrity
In a letter dated August 22, Reddy called upon Mishra to resign within 15 days and sought a special meeting of the BCI, along with an independent audit of its accounts and the BCI Trust PEARL-First. The letter mentioned Reddy's designation as the bar body's co-chairman.
August 22, 2026Delhi tribunal awards Rs 35.88 lakh to family of 13-year-old boy killed in road accident
Presiding Officer Vikram was hearing the claim petition by the family of Ayush Sharma who lost his life after another vehicle hit his bicycle near his house on April 10, 2025, and held that the accident was caused by the rash and negligent driving of the vehicle's driver.
August 22, 2026Delhi court convicts man for attempting to throw acid at estranged wife
Additional Sessions Judge Hargurvarinder Singh Jaggi convicted Sanoj Yadav under IPC Sections 326B and 506 for attempting to throw acid and criminal intimidation.
August 22, 2026Plea in SC seeking removal of BCI chairperson Manan Kumar Mishra
Mishra was first elected as BCI Chairman to 2012. Although Mishra briefly demitted office in 2014, he returned as chairman in November that year and has remained in the post since then, said the plea, filed by advocate Yogamaya MG.
August 22, 2026CJI Surya Kant lauds Justice Sanjay Karol's empathy, leadership on farewell
Heading a ceremonial bench comprising Justices Karol, Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana, the CJI referred to his long professional association with the retiring judge, recalling that he had known him first as a member of the Bar, later as a fellow advocate general, then as a colleague in Himachal Pradesh and finally as a fellow judge of the Supreme Court.
August 22, 2026Judges not gods, won't get every judgment right: Outgoing SC Judge Sanjay Karol
The apex court on Saturday bid an emotional farewell to Justice Karol, with Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Bar leaders, including Solicitor General Tushar Mehta and Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) President Pradeep Rai, paying glowing tributes to the outgoing judge on his last working day.
August 22, 2026Sabarimala gold loss case: Prasanth denied bail, former TDB member Ajikumar gets relief
Prasanth is the 17th and Ajikumar the 18th accused in the case related to the alleged loss of gold from the Dwarapalaka (guardian deity) idols at Sabarimala temple. Both were arrested by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) on July 23.
August 22, 2026Special NIA court rejects bail plea of Pulwama terror attack accused Insha Jan
In his 15-page order delivered on August 20, Special Judge Prem Sagar held that the statutory bar under Section 43-D(5) of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) also operated against the accused and prevented her release on bail at this stage.
August 22, 2026Over 3.1 lakh students sensitised under Haryana’s statewide POCSO awareness campaign
The campaign, which commenced on May 13, is being implemented through District Legal Services Authorities (DLSAs) in coordination with District Education Officers, District Elementary Education Officers, school principals, teachers, school authorities and other stakeholders.
August 22, 2026Thane court sentences man to 20 years RI for rape of 12-year-old girl
Additional Sessions Judge Premal S Vithalani on Friday found the accused, Mohdammed Rashid Tahid Aalam (30), guilty of charges under relevant provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
August 22, 2026PFI case accused dies in judicial custody, court orders release of body
NIA Special Court Judge P K Mohandas ordered the release of the body of Mohammed Yasar Arafath, the 64th accused in the case related to the alleged anti-national activities of the Popular Front of India (PFI).
August 22, 2026Man gets 7 years in jail for culpable homicide
The court also sentenced co-accused Angur Batu Pawar, Meenabai Angur Pawar and Vandanabai Angur Pawar, all residents of Amrabad Tanda, to one year's imprisonment.
August 21, 2026Court acquits director, caretaker of rehabilitation center in culpable homicide case
Sessions Judge R D Sawant on Thursday acquitted caretaker Rais Rashid Khan (40) and director Mubin Ahmed Mohammad Hussain Tade (47) of charges under IPC section 304(II), noting that the prosecution failed to prove that the victim's death was homicidal.
August 21, 2026Court denies pre-arrest bail to Nashik hospital official in subsidy fraud case
The state government provides financial assistance to underprivileged patients through empanelled hospitals under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana and Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Jan Arogya Yojana.
August 21, 2026Sohrabuddin Shaikh encounter case: Plea in SC challenges acquittal of 22 accused
The petition has been filed by Nayabuddin Shaikh, younger brother of deceased Sohrabuddin Shaikh, challenging the May 7 order of the high court which, while acquitting the accused, said that the prosecution had failed to establish the case.
August 21, 2026I-T officer sentenced to 3 years RI in Rs 10,000 bribery case
The court hearing cases linked to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) convicted Jarnail B Singh, Income Tax Officer (OSD) in the office of the Joint/Additional Commissioner of Income Tax (Audit) Pratyakashkar Bhavan, and sentenced him to rigorous imprisonment for three years.
August 21, 2026Rahul Gandhi defamation case: UP's Sultanpur court gives complainant final chance
Gandhi's counsel Kashi Prasad Shukla said the matter was listed for arguments on Friday. However, complainant Vijay Mishra's counsel Santosh Kumar Pandey sought time to file a petition in the Allahabad High Court.
August 21, 202626-11 attacks: Cops seek MHA help to serve order against Hafiz Saeed, 5 others for trial in absentia
The police, represented by special public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam, submitted on Friday an interim report on the proclamation order issued in July this year against the absconding accused for initiating the process for trial in absentia.
August 21, 2026Delhi court sentences 6 to life imprisonment for kidnapping makeup artist for ransom
Principal District and Sessions Judge Pankaj Gupta was hearing arguments on the quantum of sentence against Wasim Ansari, Deepak alias Deepu, Vinod Kumar, Nasir Ali, Neeraj Sharma and Rizwan, who were convicted of criminal conspiracy and kidnapping for ransom.
August 21, 2026J'khand HC stays notifications cancelling appointments of CDPOs, recruitment through JSSC-CGL exam
The court had on Wednesday stayed the notifications cancelling the 11th and 13th Jharkhand PSC exams.
August 21, 2026Thane court sentences brothers to 2 months in jail for assaulting traffic constable
Additional Sessions Judge D B Mane convicted the accused, Afnan Afak Qureshi (25), and his brother, Tamshil (29), under relevant provisions of the Indian Penal Code.
August 21, 2026Preacher awarded four death sentences by POCSO court
The victims, aged, 8, 12 and 13, were lured onto the premises under the guise of conducting moral science and Bible classes during their school vacation and after committing the crime, he had threatened the four girls of dire consequences if they revealed the abuse, according to the prosecution.
August 21, 2026Father, son get life in 15-year-old murder case in UP's Ballia
Vijay had gone to the district headquarters on January 13, 2011, for some personal work. Later, his son Ram Pravesh Yadav lodged a complaint against Rajendra Sonar and his son Amit alias Mantu after he did not return, following which a case was registered.
August 21, 2026Gurugram bar association boycotts court of magistrate alleging 'mistreatment' of lawyers
According to the lawyers, on Wednesday, a senior advocate was requesting the court to grant a new date for a hearing, citing personal constraints but the request was rejected and the senior advocate was allegedly subjected to mistreatment and the plea for a new date was denied.
August 20, 2026Sajjan Kumar dies on day SC was to hear his three-week parole plea
Kumar, 84, was brought to Safdarjung Hospital around 11 am in an altered state of consciousness and was immediately admitted, with doctors initiating resuscitation and life-support measures.
August 20, 2026Rajasthan: 17-year-old boy convicted of rape in Kota, gets 20-year jail
The minor has been awarded the punishment for abducting and raping a 15-year-old girl, a Class 9 student, in September 2024, public prosecutor at POCSO 2 court, Virendra Singh Bhanawat told PTI on Thursday.
August 20, 2026Delhi court acquits man in Rs 7.5 lakh fake currency case
The court said that a crucial police witness who acted as a decoy customer said during his examination-in-chief that he shared the secret information with senior officers about Mandal around 15 days before the date of the raid, but the official during his cross-examination, said that he shared the tip-off on the date of the raid.
August 20, 2026Willing to settle defamation case filed by Sanjay Raut, Narayan Rane tells court
Raut, who is also a Rajya Sabha member, had filed a criminal defamation complaint against the former Union minister for allegedly making “malicious and false” remarks against him at the Konkan Festival held in Bhandup in the metropolis on January 15, 2023.
August 20, 2026Advocates protest outside BCI office alleging irregularities, demand chairman's resignation
The demonstration saw members of the legal fraternity raising several demands, including the implementation of an Advocates Protection Act, provision of insurance coverage for all advocates, and regular and transparent inspections of law colleges.
August 20, 20262024 gangrape of minor girl: Vadodara court convicts 5 persons; sentencing likely on Aug 25
The court convicted the five accused on charges of gangrape, destruction of evidence and dacoity, among others, under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
August 20, 2026Tarun Tejpal moves SC against his conviction in sexual assault case
Earlier, the Goa government moved the top court seeking enhanced sentence for the former editor of Tehelka, contending that the case warrants imprisonment for life.
August 20, 2026Ex-SP MLC Kamlesh Pathak, 9 others sentenced to life in Auraiya double murder case
The complainant alleged that a dispute had arisen over possession of the Panchmukhi temple located in the locality and the accused shot dead his brother Manjul Chaubey and sister Sudha.
August 19, 2026