Latest court orders, judgments, and legal developments from Indian courts — AI-curated and summarized.
The Madras High Court upheld the cancellation of FCRA registration of a Zen trust that misrepresented its religious nature, affirming that transparency in application is mandatory for foreign funding eligibility.
The Karnataka High Court allowed a minor girl’s name change based on astrological and numerological beliefs, affirming that the right to be recognized by a chosen name is a civil right enforceable in court.
The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions seeking action against politicians for hate speeches linked to the 2020 Delhi riots and an SIT probe into police conduct at Jamia Millia Islamia during 2019 CAA protests. The Court held existing probes sufficient.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court reprimanded the Punjab government for publicly misrepresenting the status of its appeal in the Dearness Allowance case through social media. The Court affirmed its August 3 order directing payment of pending DA/DR to state employees and pensioners.
Gujarat High Court upholds dismissal of Judicial Magistrate over unexplained benami mobile phones and failure to disclose vehicle purchases and loan, affirming judicial integrity standards.
Allahabad High Court rules that State Bar Councils cannot suspend advocates during pendency of disciplinary proceedings; such action violates procedural safeguards under Advocates Act.
The Madras High Court has ruled that a wife's inability to conceive cannot constitute cruelty for dissolution of marriage, affirming that marriage is not solely for procreation.
The IPO’s Draft Guidelines for Pharmaceutical Patents (2026) face criticism for misquoting statutes and misinterpreting Indian patent law. Experts call for urgent revision to prevent disruption.
The Supreme Court has directed the registry to explain the abrupt removal of a batch of contempt petitions from the causelist, including a high-profile case on IPS officer deputations.
The Karnataka High Court quashed an FIR against YouTuber 'Drone Prathap' for a sodium-based pond explosion experiment, ruling it was educational and part of NCERT curriculum. The judgment emphasizes scientific inquiry in public interest.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court agreed to hear a PIL seeking a CBI investigation into recent violence at Lovely Professional University. The petition raises concerns over impartiality and efficacy of the current inquiry.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) informed the Supreme Court that over 37 lakh appeals from West Bengal's SIR process remain pending, while opposing TMC's plea for re-polls in 31 constituencies. The Commission argued that the revision did not materially affect electoral outcomes.