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The Chancellor, Masters and Scholars of the University of Oxford & Others vs Rameshwari Photocopy Services & Others

Major international academic publishers sued a photocopy shop at Delhi University, alleging copyright infringement regarding the creation of student course packs. In a ruling finalized by a Division Bench on 7 December 2016, the Delhi High Court held that reproducing copyrighted material for educational purposes does not constitute infringement. This decision, which upheld an earlier order from a Single Judge, concluded the litigation.

State vs Y Bhaskar Rao and others — Karnataka Lokayukta corruption case

Former Karnataka Lokayukta Y Bhaskar Rao faces allegations of abetting illegal gratification, concealing evidence, and corruption related to an extortion racket within the anti-corruption ombudsman's office. Following his resignation on 08 December 2015, the Special Investigation Team filed a chargesheet naming him as the seventh accused on 04 August 2016. As reported on 22 November 2016, the Karnataka High Court heard a petition filed by Mr. Rao concerning the legal proceedings initiated against him.

State of Uttar Pradesh vs. Central Bureau of Investigation — Yadav Singh case

The Supreme Court dismissed a petition by the Uttar Pradesh government challenging the Allahabad High Court's order directing a CBI investigation into the financial activities of Noida former Chief Engineer Yadav Singh.

State of Maharashtra vs Salman Khan — 2002 Hit-and-Run Case

Bollywood actor Salman Khan was involved in a 2002 hit-and-run incident in Mumbai that resulted in casualties. Although the Bombay High Court acquitted the actor of his conviction on 10 December 2015, the Maharashtra state government challenged this decision in the Supreme Court as reported on 23 January 2016.

State vs. Unknown Accused — Rape and murder of a 2-year-old child

A man was sentenced to double death and double life imprisonment for the rape and murder of a two-year-old girl. This was reported as the first sentencing under the amended Section 376A of the IPC.

In re: AIB Roast Comedy Show

A public interest litigation was filed in the Bombay High Court challenging the content of the 'AIB Roast' comedy show. The petition seeks action against the organizers, while the respondents have argued that the PIL is vague and an abuse of the legal process.

State vs. Surinder Koli — Rimpa Haldar murder case

The Allahabad High Court commuted the death sentence of Surinder Koli to life imprisonment in the murder case of Rimpa Haldar, a victim associated with the Nithari killings.