JotiJournal Legal Publication

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Party Name

Jonathan Sterling vs. Global Regulatory Authority

Citation

Judgement dated 21.07.2025 passed by the Supreme Court in Civil Appeal No. 5921 of 2015, reported in AIR 2025 SC 3413

Headnote

The evolving nature of corporate accountability necessitates a transition from voluntary ESG disclosures to mandatory legal reporting.

Held

The court determines that corporate boards cannot rely on "algorithmic black boxes" as a defense.

2

Party Name

Zenova Dynamics vs. Cyber Security Collective

Citation

2024 JotiJournal 189 (SC)

Headnote

Legal implications of decentralized autonomous organizations during systemic smart contract failures.

Held

Liability rests with stakeholders who possess governance control over keys.

3

Party Name

Green Future Initiatives vs. Ministry of Environment

Citation

2025 JotiJournal 15 (HC)

Headnote

Constitutional validity of the carbon tax implementation and its impact on manufacturing.

Held

The 'Polluter Pays' principle is upheld with transition periods.

4

Party Name

Global Pharma Corp vs. Patent Approval Board

Citation

2024 JotiJournal 201 (SC)

Headnote

Examination of patentability under Section 3(d) of the Patents Act.

Held

Incremental innovation without enhanced efficacy is not patentable.

5

Party Name

State vs. Marcus Vane

Citation

2025 JotiJournal 42 (SC)

Headnote

Right to a speedy trial and impact of judicial backlog on liberties.

Held

Bail is granted where trial commencement is excessively delayed.

6

Party Name

Digital Media vs. Distribution Network

Citation

2024 JotiJournal 215 (HC)

Headnote

Intermediary liability in hyperlinking to copyrighted material.

Held

No liability for mere transmission without specific knowledge.

7

Party Name

Aurora Tech vs. Trade Commission

Citation

2024 JotiJournal 134 (SC)

Headnote

Anti-competitive practices and abuse of dominant position.

Held

Ecosystem synergy is valid unless it prevents interoperability.

8

Party Name

Heritage Trust vs. Urban Agency

Citation

2025 JotiJournal 08 (HC)

Headnote

Protection of cultural heritage sites during modernization.

Held

Mandatory heritage impact assessment required for old sites.

9

Party Name

Quantum Finance vs. Banking Authority

Citation

2024 JotiJournal 256 (SC)

Headnote

Regulatory oversight of high-frequency trading algorithms.

Held

Human oversight required for all financial algorithms.

10

Party Name

Elizabeth Thorne vs. Social Welfare

Citation

2025 JotiJournal 19 (SC)

Headnote

Legal recognition of non-traditional family structures.

Held

Family definition must evolve beyond marital ties.