Latest court orders, judgments, and legal developments from Indian courts — AI-curated and summarized.
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 Supreme Court addressed the distinction between judicial review and determination in the Sabarimala case. Justice Joymalya Bagchi emphasized that aspects of faith could be justiciable, influencing future religious rights cases.
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 Delhi High Court has granted bail to female accused under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), holding that prolonged incarceration before trial is unacceptable. This landmark decision underscores legal provisions allowing for relaxation for women accused.
The Kerala High Court has upheld the state's 'Priyadarshini Scheme', providing free bus travel for women and transgender persons, dismissing a public interest litigation that sought to quash the scheme as discriminatory.
The Supreme Court declined to hear a request to implement a creamy layer system for Scheduled Tribes tax exemptions, deeming it a legislative matter.
The Allahabad High Court dismissed the Uttar Pradesh government's appeal against a senior officer's clean chit following controversial remarks on social media concerning the Kasganj violence incident in 2018.
The Allahabad High Court criticized the expectation that judges handle excessive caseloads, stating that such pressures can undermine the judicial process.
The Kerala High Court has mandated all family courts in the state to adhere to child custody guidelines established by the Calcutta High Court. This directive will remain in effect until local guidelines are created for Kerala.
The Orissa High Court has stayed coercive recovery measures concerning motor vehicle tax after the petitioner raised objections pending adjudication. The court directed payment of arrears to facilitate consideration of these objections.
The Supreme Court's judgment on stray dogs has sparked confusion regarding the management of stray populations. Key clarifications reveal that authorities cannot indiscriminately remove or harm these animals.
The Kerala High Court ruled that a university's Syndicate cannot challenge its Chancellor's disciplinary decisions, establishing a clear understanding of the governance structure outlined in the Calicut University Act.