Meta, TikTok, Snapchat, and Google failed to block thousands of lawsuits claiming their products are intentionally addictive to minors, as a U.S. appeals court denied their Section 230 defense bid.
The Delhi High Court initiated a suo motu PIL to oversee the Supreme Court's directions on stray dog management in the national capital. It issued notices to the Delhi and Union governments and MCD, seeking a status report by July 31, citing public trouble and dog bite incidents.
Hundreds of former rugby players suing governing bodies for brain injuries face a critical juncture as their solicitor, Richard Boardman of Rylands Garth, steps down following judicial criticism and non-compliance. The claimants, now seeking new representation, face potential strike-outs from the case, which could remove hundreds from proceedings.
The Supreme Court has stayed a Madras High Court order that imposed a blanket ban on cow and calf slaughter during Bakrid and other days in Tamil Nadu. The High Court's order was based on a PIL arguing against slaughter outside designated abattoirs.
Apple has sued OpenAI, accusing it of stealing trade secrets and targeting its AI hardware program. Analyst Shruti Mishra suggests the lawsuit aims to disrupt OpenAI's hardware device launch, with a preliminary injunction potentially delaying its market entry.
A Himachal Pradesh consumer commission ordered a Greater Noida hostel to refund Rs 30,000 to an engineering student. The hostel failed to provide promised AC rooms, good food, and Wi-Fi, leading the student to leave after a week. The commission awarded interest, compensation, and litigation costs.
A Himachal Pradesh consumer commission ordered a retailer to refund the price of expired instant noodles and pay compensation after a minor fell ill. The commission rejected the 'buyer beware' defense, emphasizing the 'seller beware' principle in consumer protection.
A Public Interest Litigation has been filed in the Punjab and Haryana High Court seeking the restoration of Diljit Dosanjh's film 'Satluj' on ZEE5. The film was removed within two days of its release, prompting questions about freedom of speech and transparency from authorities, who cited "security concerns" and IT rules.
The Bombay High Court issued a notice to actor Salman Khan following a PIL alleging violations of Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) norms at his Goa property. The petition claims illegal construction of villas and swimming pools within a 'No Development Zone'.
Prince Harry and six other prominent figures lost a £50m lawsuit against the Daily Mail's publisher, Associated Newspapers Ltd (ANL), over claims of unlawful information gathering. The High Court dismissed all claims, stating claimants failed to prove unlawful sourcing.
Prince Harry and six other prominent figures lost their case against the Daily Mail publisher, Associated Newspapers Ltd (ANL), over claims of unlawful information gathering. The High Court dismissed all claims, stating claimants failed to prove unlawful sourcing. The group faces a legal bill of up to £50m.
A lawsuit filed in Washington D.C. alleges that Trump administration immigration agencies shared confidential information about Iranian asylum seekers with the Iranian government, potentially endangering individuals fleeing persecution. The suit claims this practice violates national regulations and seeks to halt future disclosures.
Prince Harry, Elton John, and five other prominent figures have lost their High Court case against Associated Newspapers Ltd (ANL), publisher of the Daily Mail. The judge dismissed claims of unlawful information gathering, stating claimants failed to prove illegal sourcing methods over two decades.
A consumer commission in Haridwar has ordered an online footwear retailer to refund Rs 3,606 for two defective pairs of shoes. The company must also pay Rs 15,000 in compensation and litigation costs, ruling that refusal to refund constituted a deficiency in service.
A consumer commission in Medak has ordered Okinawa Scooters & Motorcycles India and its dealers to replace a defective scooter battery and speedometer free of charge. They must also pay Rs 15,000 for compensation and litigation costs due to failure to honor the warranty and provide proper after-sales service.
SK hynix has resubmitted an amended F-1 Form to the SEC, disclosing potential litigation risks from an antitrust class action suit over DRAM pricing. The company also reported a leading 56.4% market share in HBM in Q1.
A mentally challenged woman, Sugna, was rescued in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, after being found chained by her legs in inhuman conditions, allegedly by her brother-in-law. The District Legal Services Authority intervened, freeing her and initiating an investigation into the confinement.
A new global analysis reveals an unprecedented surge in lawsuits defending climate protections, primarily in the US, following President Trump's regulatory rollbacks. Similar legal battles challenging climate policy dismantling are occurring worldwide, with new litigation areas like AI data centers emerging.
A report by the London School of Economics reveals a global surge in climate litigation targeting datacenters and AI infrastructure. Cases in Chile, Ireland, the US, and the UK challenge their significant energy and water consumption, and air pollution, pushing for renewable energy use and better environmental impact assessments.
Leading air taxi companies Joby Aviation and Archer Aviation are embroiled in a series of lawsuits over corporate espionage, patent infringement, and alleged fraud. These legal battles occur as the industry faces dwindling budgets, delayed certification, and investor nervousness, potentially hindering the sector's growth.
A Srinagar consumer commission ordered Albalaagh Tours and Travels to pay Rs 2.09 lakh to a pilgrim after the firm took advance payment for a Hajj package but failed to secure a visa, citing unfair trade practice and deficient service.
Global Echo Litigation Center raporu, İsrail yerleşim bölgelerinden Avrupa'ya ihraç edilen tarım ürünlerinin "İsrail ürünü" olarak beyan edildiğini, AB ve BK yasalarını ihlal ettiğini ortaya koydu. Raporda, tüketicilerin yanıltıldığı ve 63 milyon avroya kadar sübvansiyon yapıldığı belirtildi.
Une ONG dénonce la complicité de l'Europe dans la dépossession des Palestiniens, via le commerce agricole des colonies israéliennes en Cisjordanie et dans le Golan syrien occupé. Un rapport révèle un système complexe et frauduleux d'importation de ces produits en Europe.
Hainan's procuratorates have filed 1,860 public interest litigation cases in environmental and resource protection since 2023, with 99% resolved through procuratorial suggestions and 160 cases leading to lawsuits with a 100% court support rate.
