Legal Blend: Issue 2- June 23 2024

📣 Welcome to the Second Issue of Legal Blend!

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1. Allahabad High Court Grants Bail to Juvenile in Serious Criminal Case

The Allahabad High Court has granted bail to a juvenile accused of a serious criminal offense, emphasizing the importance of adhering to Section 12 of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015 (JJ Act). This decision highlights the court's commitment to upholding juvenile rights and ensuring that their cases are handled according to the law.

Key Takeaways:

- Background: The juvenile, under 16 at the time of the alleged crime, faced a heinous offense charge. Both the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) and the Special Judge (POCSO) Act initially rejected his bail plea. The juvenile's father filed a criminal revision, claiming false implication and no substantial grounds for detention.

- Court's Ruling: The court emphasized that the offense's gravity is irrelevant for juvenile bail. Section 12 of the JJ Act mandates bail unless release poses a risk of associating with criminals or exposing the juvenile to danger.

- Social Investigation Report: The court stressed the importance of this report, which offers insights into the juvenile's background and circumstances, aiding in evaluating the risk posed by release.

For more details, check out the full story here.

2. Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024 Comes into Force

The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, is now in effect in India, aiming to prevent cheating and ensure the integrity of public examinations. Enacted on February 13, 2024, the Act's provisions were enforced starting June 21, 2024.

Key Provisions:

- Definition of Unfair Means: Includes malpractices like leaking question papers, unauthorized assistance, tampering with computer resources, impersonation, and issuing fake documents.

- Penalties and Punishments: Ranges from 3 to 10 years imprisonment and fines up to Rs. 1 crore, especially for organized crimes and service providers involved in malpractices.

- Empowering Authorities: Enables surprise checks at exam centers, blacklisting guilty service providers, and coordination across agencies to tackle organized cheating.

For more details, check out the full story here.

3. Dabur India Limited and Dhruv Rathee Settle Trademark Dispute

Dabur India Limited and social media influencer Dhruv Rathee have settled their trademark infringement dispute over Dabur's "Real" fruit juice packaging used in Rathee's YouTube video. The Calcutta High Court approved the settlement in June 2024.

Settlement Details:

- Rathee agreed to modify the video, blurring Dabur's "Real" juice packaging and using generic packaging instead.

- References to Dabur's trademarks and other intellectual property were removed to avoid infringement.

For more details, read the full story here.

Thank you for reading! This concludes the second issue of Legal Blend.

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