The court clarified evidentiary standards in intellectual property litigation holding that commissioner-gathered on-site evidence can support a final decree in trade mark suits.
Year: 2026
Supreme Court Upholds Right to Walk on Footpaths as Fundamental Calls for Independent Regulator
The court made strong observations about pedestrian rights and directed the government to consider establishing a dedicated body to protect walking infrastructure in cities.
Supreme Court: Court Cannot Force Plaintiff to Accept Compensation Instead of Injunction When None Was Sought
The apex court held that it would be improper to substitute injunctive relief with a damages award when the plaintiff never asked for compensation in the first place.
CID Questioning a Lawyer on Cases Being Argued by Him: Calcutta HC Raises Concern
The Chief Minister’s MP from Trinamool Congress wrote to the High Court’s Bar Association after a detective agency reportedly called a lawyer representing a sensitive case.
High Court Advocates Association Seeks Elevation of Telangana-Origin Advocates as Judges
The Bar association submitted a representation to the Supreme Court Collegium requesting that lawyers with roots in Telangana be considered for upcoming High Court vacancies.
NALSA Organises Mega Legal Awareness Programme in Srinagar on Women’s Access to Justice
The National Legal Services Authority held a large-scale awareness event in Srinagar with Justice Vikram Nath calling for strengthening legal aid for women in conflict-prone areas.
Hyderabad Court Grants Interim Bail to POCSO Accused Bandi Bageerath for Board Examinations
The sessions court balanced the severity of the POCSO allegation against the accused’s educational rights granting limited bail exclusively to enable exam attendance.
High Court: Consumer Buys Premium Vehicle for Safety Not to Visit Workshop Repeatedly
A High Court observed that luxury vehicle buyers have a right to expect reliability and that repeated workshop visits constitute grounds for a consumer rights complaint.
Supreme Court Issues Draft Regulations on Use of AI in Courts Invites Public Comments
The apex court extended the deadline for submissions on its Draft Regulations for Use of Artificial Intelligence in Courts 2026 as part of a technology governance initiative.
Delhi High Court: Local Commissioner Report Can Form Basis of Decree in Trademark Infringement Suit
The Commercial Court held that a commissioner’s on-site inspection and report submitted in a trademark dispute can serve as valid documentary evidence to support a decree.