The court rejected an application to take two of the actor-producer’s film contract disputes out of judicial proceedings and into private arbitration.
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Delhi Commercial Court: Force Majeure Must Be Proved by Cogent Evidence Not Newspaper Reports
The court refused to set aside an arbitral award after finding that the defendant’s reliance on newspaper clippings was insufficient to establish a genuine force majeure event.
Supreme Court: Mere Surrender of Insured Vehicle to Financer Insufficient for Indemnity Claim on Loss
The court held that a vehicle owner simply handing over a car to the financier did not entitle the finance company to claim insurance payout in case of the vehicle’s theft or loss.
Supreme Court: State Unauthorisedly Occupied Private Land for Prolonged Period in Rights Violation
The bench noted that the State had taken possession of private property without legal authority and held it for an extended time constituting an infringement of property rights.
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.
Saeed Sentenced in UK Court for Offences Against Five Victim-Survivors with More Victims Suspected
A UK court handed down sentencing in the Saeed case as investigators indicated they believe the number of victims could be substantially higher than the five prosecuted.
US Court Dismisses Kilmar Abrego Garcia Case for Vindictive and Selective Prosecution
A federal judge found that the government had pursued the case against Garcia in a vindictive manner granting his motion to dismiss on constitutional grounds.
Hyderabad Court Grants Interim Bail to Bandi Bageerath in POCSO Case to Appear for Board Exams
A Hyderabad sessions court allowed the accused to appear for qualifying exams while in custody in what is being watched as a test of balancing education rights with criminal proceedings.
Bengaluru Court Passes John Doe Order Restraining Content Against Andhra Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan Over Land Grab Allegations
A civil court in Bengaluru issued a blanket injunction against unknown publishers spreading unverified content accusing Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan of land encroachment.
Spain Court Orders PM Sánchez’s Wife to Stand Trial on Corruption Charges; Passport Confiscated
Spain’s courts ordered Begoña Gómez to stand trial for corruption, confiscated her passport, and barred her from international travel pending proceedings.