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Bombay High Court Dismisses Auto Rickshaw Unions' Challenge to Mandatory Electronic Digital Fare Meter Fitment in Larger Consumer Interest. Notification under Rule 137 of Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 Upheld as Valid Exercise of State's Legislative Competence Despite Petitioners' Hardship Claims....

The Bombay High Court heard and dismissed two writ petitions challenging a State Government notification making electronic digital fare meters mandatory for auto rickshaws. The background involved a n...

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Bombay High Court Grants Injunction in Trademark Infringement Case: 'ROFOL' vs 'PROFOL'. Prior Registration of 'ROFOL' by Plaintiff in 1992 Entitles Injunction Against Defendant's Deceptively Similar Mark 'PROFOL' Under Section 29 of Trade and Merchandise Marks Act, 1958....

The plaintiff, M/s. Neon Laboratories Limited, filed a suit for infringement and passing off against the defendants, M/s. Medical Technologies Ltd. and M/s. Claris Lifesciences Ltd., regarding the use...

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Bombay High Court Grants Injunction in Trademark Infringement Case Involving Beer Brands 'Haywards 5000' and '50000'. The court held that the numeral '5000' is an essential feature of the plaintiff's mark and that the defendants' mark '50000' is deceptively similar, leading to likelihood of confusion....

The plaintiff, Skol Breweries Limited, filed a suit for infringement and passing off against the defendants, Fortune Alcobrew Pvt. Limited and Hindustan Breweries & Bottling Limited, for using the mar...

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Bombay High Court Upholds Conviction of Two Women for Murder by Burning in Dowry-Related Case. Dying Declaration Held Sufficient for Conviction Under Section 302 IPC....

The appellants, Surekha Bharat Kute and Kantabai Asharam Nagargoje, were convicted by the trial court for the murder of Ranjana Raghunath Kute, who died on 21st January 1991 from burn injuries sustain...

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Bombay High Court Upholds Arbitral Award in Stock Trading Dispute — Rejects Challenge Under Section 34 of Arbitration Act for Lack of Patent Illegality. Counterclaim Dismissal Upheld as Reasoned and Within Arbitral Tribunal's Discretion....

The petitioner, M/s. Indiabulls Securities Ltd., a trading member of the National Stock Exchange (NSE), challenged an arbitral award under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The...

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Bombay High Court Dismisses Employer's Petition Seeking to Unilaterally Implement Notice of Change Under Section 9A of Industrial Disputes Act. Employer Cannot Implement Proposed Changes Without Settlement or Award from Competent Court....

The petitioner, J. D. Orgochem Limited (formerly Jaysynth Dyechem Ltd.), is a company engaged in manufacturing chemicals. The respondent, Dyes and Chemical Workers Union, is the only registered trade ...

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Bombay High Court Upholds Conviction of Appellants for Gang Rape, Criminal Trespass, and Criminal Intimidation — Prosecutrix's Testimony Found Credible and Corroborated by Medical and Circumstantial Evidence. Conviction under Sections 376(2)(g), 448, 506(II) read with Section 34 IPC confirmed....

The case arises from an incident during the intervening night of 27/08/1991 and 28/08/1991 at about 1:00 a.m., when the appellants Dinesh Tukaram Telang and Rajkumar Laxman Meshram entered the house o...

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Bombay High Court Allows Appeal Against Acquittal in Bureau of Indian Standards Act Case Due to Non-Compliance with Section 378 CrPC. The court set aside the acquittal order and restored the complaint, holding that the Magistrate erred in acquitting the accused for default of appearance without proper application of mind....

The appellant, Bureau of Indian Standards, a body incorporated under Section 3 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986, filed a complaint against the respondent-accused for offences punishable und...

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Bombay High Court Quashes Reopening Notice Under Section 148 of Income Tax Act for Lack of Fresh Material Beyond Four Years. Reopening Based on Change of Opinion Regarding Melting Loss Percentage Not Valid as Original Assessment Under Section 143(3) Had Examined the Issue....

The petitioner, Sound Casting Pvt. Ltd., challenged a notice under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 seeking to reopen its assessment for Assessment Year 2005-06. The original assessment had bee...