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  Copyright. Author of a work is the first owner of the copyright and in relation to a cinematograph film, the producer is th e author and thus the first owner of the copyright therein. Delhi High Court.

  • 14-July-2022
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  Make sure that men of integrity are posted to Anti Corruption Bureau which is established to prevent corruption. Karnataka High Court directs the Chief Secretary to Government.

  • 12-July-2022
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  Rates mentioned in the Ready Reckoner, which are basically for the purpose of collection of stamp duty cannot be the basis for determination of the compensation for the lands acquired under the Land Acquisition Act. Supreme Court.

  • 13-July-2022
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  Assigned copyright to remake/dub a movie in a particular language is not violated if the movie is remade in a different language and then dubbed to the particular language. Delhi High Court.

  • 13-July-2022
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  Criminal Law. If the complainant himself is not in possession of the property, question of criminal trespass does not arise. Karnataka High Court.

  • 13-July-2022
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  IPC. Section 304B. Wife committing suicide even after two years of leaving the matrimonial house can in certain circumstances come within the meaning of ‘soon before death’ since it would be a matter of evidence. Karnataka High Court.

  • 12-July-2022
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  It is the duty of Courts to put parties in the same position they would have been but for the interim order when the writ petition is withdrawn. Karnataka High Court.

  • 13-July-2022
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  The likelihood of divergence of views by different High Courts cannot be a ground for transfer of pending cases to Supreme Court under Article 139A of the Constitution of India. Supreme Court.

  • 12-July-2022
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  Non-binding arbitration agreement with an option to litigate further if the parties do not resolve the disputes pursuant to such non-binding arbitration cannot be termed an arbitration agreement. Karnataka High Court.

  • 12-July-2022
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  Writ Petition challenging provisional seizure order under Section 37A of the Foreign Exchange Maintenance Act cannot be entertained since it is subject to confirmation of the Competent Authority. Karnataka High Court.

  • 12-July-2022
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  ''Every order or transaction pursuant to fraudulent act is void ab initio and the same cannot be allowed to stand''. Karnataka High Court, while ordering restoration of khata which was fraudulently changed.

  • 12-July-2022
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  Person who claims compensation for illegal dispossession of land must prove his prior possession. Mere sale deed in his favour is not enough to claim compensation. Delhi High Court.

  • 11-July-2022
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