Latest court orders, judgments, and legal developments from Indian courts — AI-curated and summarized.
Karnataka High Court issues notice on petition challenging government order allowing engineers to use 'Er' prefix. Next hearing set for November 16, 2026.
P Balasubramanian Menon, aged 99 and soon to turn 100, was conferred the Senior Advocate tag by the Kerala High Court, in recognition of his record-long legal career. The designation is rare for trial advocates and those over 90.
A third-year student at HPNLU Shimla is undergoing treatment after a suicide attempt; alleges false ragging complaint and university inaction in video note.
Justice Vinod Diwakar of the Allahabad High Court observed that full court meetings are often stage-managed like political confidence motions, with only 16 such meetings held in the past decade, raising concerns about judicial independence.
The recent Jan Vishwas Amendment modifies penalty provisions under the Delivery of Books Act, 1956, aiming to modernize legal deposit practices. Co-authored by law students, this analysis critiques the amendments' effectiveness in achieving substantive reform.
The Central Government has notified the appointment of Chief Justices to eight High Courts, thus addressing all current vacancies. This move is aimed at enhancing the efficiency of the judiciary.
The Supreme Court raised concerns over the Andhra Pradesh High Court's practice of listing cases under 'For Dismissal,' emphasizing the potential impact on fair trial rights.
Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha of the Chhattisgarh High Court has retired, concluding nearly 15 years of judicial service. He emphasized the transient nature of individual officeholders in contrast to the enduring nature of judicial institutions.
In KVIC v. Jaishukh N. Bhuta, the Bombay High Court ruled that not every willful breach of an interim injunction warrants punishment, emphasizing the distinction between disobedience and the consequences under Order XXXIX Rule 2A.
In a ruling by the SAFEMA Tribunal, a PMLA attachment of ₹8.28 lakh was upheld, as the appellant failed to provide necessary bank statements to substantiate claims of being a victim.
The Orissa High Court has quashed a non-bailable warrant (NBW) issued against an accused in a PMLA case, establishing that summons or bailable warrants must precede an NBW. This ruling clarifies procedural fairness in PMLA trials.
Clarification has been issued regarding the tax implications and FEMA regulations concerning money remitted from children living abroad, including ITR reporting and documentation requirements.