Latest court orders, judgments, and legal developments from Indian courts — AI-curated and summarized.
FeaturedThe Jammu and Kashmir High Court has ruled that raising secessionist slogans and inciting violence will prima facie constitute unlawful activity under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). This ruling reinstates charges against Mohd Yousuf Lone, highlighting significant implications for similar cases in the region.
FeaturedThe Bombay High Court ruled that under Section 8(2) of PMLA, the ED must record a finding before freezing assets. This decision quashes the Enforcement Directorate's freeze on Rs. 100 crores belonging to Coda Payments, emphasizing the necessity for procedural adherence.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court expressed concerns over the impact of scandalous allegations against judges on judicial careers, while handling a plea from YouTuber Gulshan Pahuja.
FeaturedThe Gauhati High Court has denied anticipatory bail for an applicant in a fake GST invoice case involving a tax liability of ₹3.12 crore, noting the necessity of custodial interrogation.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court of India ruled that the pre-2008 Section 79 of the IT Act does not provide immunity to intermediaries from defamation claims under the IPC. The ruling allows the matter to proceed to trial, highlighting the legal responsibilities of intermediaries.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court has issued ten directives aimed at expediting trials in dowry-related cases, mandating courts to frame charges within 90 days and limiting adjournments to improve the enforcement of laws against dowry deaths and cruelty.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court has sought the Tamil Nadu government's response regarding a public prosecutor who failed to present critical evidence in a rape case, questioning the prosecutor’s credibility.
FeaturedThe Bombay High Court has quashed a front-running FIR, determining that only SEBI has the authority to initiate prosecution under Section 26 of the SEBI Act, thereby impacting the prosecution landscape of securities law violations.
FeaturedThe Karnataka High Court has ordered a statewide audit of CCTV installations in police stations, criticizing the government's failure to adhere to Supreme Court directives regarding operational surveillance systems.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court ruled that High Courts are not permitted to conduct factual trials while quashing FIRs, reinforcing the need for investigations before factual determinations are made.
FeaturedIn a crucial ruling, the Supreme Court clarified that the limitation period under Section 468 of the CrPC begins from the filing of a complaint rather than from the cognizance taken by a magistrate. This overturns a prior Delhi High Court order.
FeaturedThe Delhi High Court has condemned the ED's tactic of linking a closed FIR to an ongoing Enforcement Case Information Report in a money laundering investigation.