A New Delhi court acquitted Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, former head of India's wrestling federation and a BJP politician, in a sexual harassment and stalking case. The decision, three years after allegations sparked protests by female wrestlers, is being appealed.
An Indian court acquitted former wrestling federation head Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment and stalking charges brought by female athletes, a ruling they vow to challenge in a higher court.
Despite over Rs 9,800 crore invested since 2011 in court infrastructure and technology, Indian courts face a massive backlog of cases, with thousands pending for decades. Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal attributes delays to judicial vacancies and the judiciary's failure to set disposal timeframes, while the government has enacted new laws to reduce pendency.
Indian legal rulings affirm tenants' right to privacy against landlords' unrestricted CCTV surveillance, citing constitutional rights and specific acts. Courts emphasize that while security cameras in common areas are permissible, monitoring private living spaces without consent violates privacy and peaceful possession.
In India, landlords cannot solely rely on WhatsApp or SMS for eviction notices. While courts increasingly accept electronic communication like email, a legally valid notice must be in writing, signed, and served personally or by post as per the Transfer of Property Act, 1882.
Indian courts use five key tests to assess appraisal discrimination in the private sector, focusing on comparators, protected characteristics, employer justification, and documentary evidence. Remedies can include back pay and compensation.
An Indian court has rejected Telegram's appeal against a temporary ban imposed due to allegations of selling leaked exam questions. The ban, which took the app offline, was upheld by the New Delhi High Court, marking a significant legal clash between the government and the tech company.
Delhi High Court rules Google liable for trademark infringement, awarding ₹3 million to Hindware for allowing rivals to use its trademark as keywords in AdWords, sparking debate on Google's advertising practices.
