Latest court orders, judgments, and legal developments from Indian courts — AI-curated and summarized.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court has cancelled the bail granted to Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre in a case involving alleged assault on doctors and hospital staff in Dombivli. The Court emphasized the need to send a strong message against violence targeting healthcare professionals.
FeaturedRBI revises acquisition norms for commercial banks, requiring prior approval and enhanced disclosure for significant shareholding changes.
FeaturedThe Delhi High Court in ZARA v. ZORA held that a formal declaration of well-known status under Rule 124 is not mandatory to invoke Section 11(2) protections. The ruling enables litigants to establish well-known status through evidence in individual cases.
FeaturedA Bengaluru special court remanded Ozone Group Chairman Vasudevan Satyamurthy to 14-day ED custody in a money laundering case involving ₹927.22 crores, after the agency alleged proceeds of crime linked to real estate projects.
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.
FeaturedTelangana High Court granted anticipatory bail in a high-value fake ITC case, emphasizing custodial interrogation must be justified by tangible needs, not merely for recovery.
FeaturedThe Calcutta High Court ruled that a final GST demand cannot surpass the amount specified in the original show cause notice. The decision preserves procedural fairness and protects taxpayers from post-notice escalation.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court ruled that judges must not inject personal morality into bail or trial proceedings, setting aside a High Court order that denied bail based on 'moral' grounds.
FeaturedThe Allahabad High Court has directed that CCTV cameras at all police stations must remain functional round-the-clock, with documented steps for restoration in case of failure, to ensure transparency and prevent custodial misconduct.
FeaturedDelhi HC upheld appropriation of voluntary customs payments for earlier imports where liability was admitted.
FeaturedCalcutta High Court stays SFIO investigation into alleged misuse of HNGIL Provident Fund Trust; directs trial court to decide on interim relief.
FeaturedNCLT Mumbai admitted a ₹70.72 crore Section 7 IBC petition, rejecting claims that MSME status nullifies debt liability or default under the Code.