Madras HC Quashes Criminal Proceedings Over Wharfage Refund Dispute
The Madras High Court ruled that a wharfage refund dispute cannot be prosecuted as a criminal offence, deeming it civil in nature.
Latest court orders, judgments, and legal developments from Indian courts — AI-curated and summarized.
The Madras High Court ruled that a wharfage refund dispute cannot be prosecuted as a criminal offence, deeming it civil in nature.

The J&K & Ladakh High Court has upheld the passenger tax court's order allowing for amendment of plaint in a property dispute, emphasizing the importance of liberal pre-trial changes to prevent multiplicity of processes.
This announcement reveals the results of the SpicyIP-jhana Blogpost Writing Competition 2025, underscoring the quality and creativity displayed by participants in the intellectual property field.

The 'search tax' represents the unseen costs associated with evidence discovery in litigation, highlighting the broader implications for legal teams and case outcomes.
The Allahabad High Court denied a recall plea, affirming its previous judgment due to lack of valid grounds.

The Central government has approved the appointments of five new judges to the Supreme Court following an increase in sanctioned strength.

Justice Sanjeev Kumar has been appointed as the Acting Chief Justice of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court, following the elevation of Chief Justice Arun Palli to the Supreme Court.

A comprehensive summary of significant cases and judgments from the Supreme Court and High Courts reported last week. Legal professionals can gain insights into ongoing legal trends and impactful decisions.

Justice C Pratheep Kumar of the Kerala High Court delivered a farewell address reflecting on his tenure and expressed satisfaction with his judicial contributions before retiring.

A summary of key cases reported in the Supreme Court and High Courts from May 09, 2026, to May 15, 2026.
This weekly round-up provides an analytical summary of significant cases reported from the Supreme Court and High Courts in India, covering various legal issues.

Advocate Rohit Sud has been elected as the President of the Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar Association after a competitive election. Sud won the presidency with a margin of 96 votes.