Delhi-based inventor Rajiv Rai Sachdev says Procter & Gamble used his neem-based decoction and processing method in its Whisper Ultra Clean sanitary pads. The Himachal Pradesh High Court has quashed P&G’s plea to dismiss the complaint, keeping the intellectual property battle alive and potentially setting up a costly legal fight over scientific know-how and product claims.
A Jharkhand High Court has overturned the dismissal of an employee who was fired for yelling at a company doctor, ending a 43-year legal battle. The court said the punishment was harsh, pointing to alleged medical negligence and the worker’s severe pain as mitigating factors. The family will receive 40% of back wages and all consequential post-death benefits.
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A California court ruled that Google and Meta harmed a minor’s mental health through addictive design, drawing a stark parallel to tobacco litigation. Even though the damages awarded are small and appeals are likely, the decision marks a new level of legal scrutiny on how tech platforms engineer engagement. Experts say solutions must go beyond takedowns to include parental oversight.
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