Latest court orders, judgments, and legal developments from Indian courts — AI-curated and summarized.
The Delhi High Court mandated that the Income Tax Department pay interest on the maturity value of KVPs and IVPs retained unlawfully from December 2003 to January 2005. The court criticized the department for its 'stubborn attitude' in this matter.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed Tata AGI to pay an enhanced compensation of ₹3,78,000 to claimants. The ruling mandates the inclusion of income tax liability when assessing loss of dependency.
In a recent judgment, the Supreme Court carved out an exception for educational institutions regarding the management of stray dogs, permitting regulated campus-based solutions while upholding stricter removal practices in other public areas.
The tragic suicide of a CA final student highlights the pressing need for mental health awareness and support in academic environments. The case underscores the stress associated with professional qualifications.
The Patna High Court has mandated that the government must resolve contractor claims related to a stalled road project within six weeks, highlighting the importance of timely resolution in infrastructure projects.
The Karnataka High Court directed the removal of defamatory AI-generated content aimed at Dr. Veerendra Heggade, head of Dharmasthala temple.
The Tripura High Court has issued a stay on Bar Association actions against an advocate who did not participate in a court boycott. The ruling reinforces lawyers' rights to perform professional duties without coercion.
The Delhi High Court has directed Jamia Millia Islamia to respond to a PIL claiming recruitment bias favoring Muslims for outsourced posts. This notice comes from a division bench amid allegations of discriminatory hiring practices.
The Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunal upheld a previous ruling, rejecting a borrower-bank settlement due to non-compliance with a refund order.
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has upheld a conviction for cheque dishonour, asserting that cash transactions above ₹20,000 do not invalidate the existence of debts under the Negotiable Instruments Act. The ruling clarifies the burden of proof in such cases.
The Karnataka High Court has accepted a mediation settlement resolving a long-standing land acquisition dispute, thus promoting the use of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms in such cases.
The Delhi High Court has ruled that plaintiffs can receive a full court fee refund when withdrawing a civil suit after accepting an insolvency resolution plan, recognizing it as a settlement.