Latest court orders, judgments, and legal developments from Indian courts — AI-curated and summarized.
FeaturedBuddhist activist BD Borkar petitions Supreme Court against MHA orders mandating full six-stanza Vande Mataram at state events, alleging anti-minority bias and violation of cultural rights.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court, led by CJI Surya Kant, will hear all Delhi protest-related cases on October 15, 2026, including contempt and police action petitions. Petitioners must rectify filing defects for listing.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court stayed the trial against Rahul Gandhi in a criminal defamation case over his 2018 'commander-in-thief' remarks about PM Narendra Modi. The Court issued notice to the State, returnable in four weeks.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court convened a special Sunday hearing to address the detention of activists and lawyers protesting near Jantar Mantar. Several senior advocates deposed on the excessive police response, including allegations of unlawful detentions and violence against legal professionals.
FeaturedA contempt petition has been filed in the Supreme Court alleging violation of its October 9 order prohibiting complete shutdown of public transport ahead of CJP protests. The plea names Union Home Secretary, Delhi Police Commissioner, and Delhi Metro officials as respondents.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court is hearing a challenge to Madras High Court's order directing eviction of a private university from government land allotted for an open prison. The Court suggested the State consider alternative land allocation, balancing public interest and institutional rights.
FeaturedNearly a decade after winning a foreign arbitral award against Malvinder and Shivinder Singh, Daiichi Sankyo informs the Supreme Court that execution remains uncompleted despite multiple enforcement proceedings.
FeaturedThe Delhi High Court addressed complex jurisdictional questions in Hindustan Unilever Ltd. v. Kwick Living. The ruling underscores evolving challenges posed by digital environments on territorial jurisdiction.
The Calcutta High Court awarded ₹5 lakh to a patient suffering from partial blindness after cataract surgery, ruling that the state government is strictly liable for medical negligence. The court underscored the duty of care owed to patients by state healthcare facilities.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court denied specific performance of a land sale agreement, citing limitation grounds and ordered a refund of part consideration with interest. This ruling highlights the importance of timelines in contractual obligations.
FeaturedThe Ministry of Law and Justice has officially notified the commencement of the Tribunals Reforms Act, 2026, effective August 25, 2026. This Act aims to enhance the efficiency and transparency of tribunals in India.
FeaturedThe Ministry of Law and Justice has officially notified the commencement of the Tribunals Reforms Act, 2026, enhancing the efficiency and functioning of tribunals in India. With immediate effect from August 25, 2026, this Act addresses the operational aspects of tribunal appointments and members.