Latest court orders, judgments, and legal developments from Indian courts — AI-curated and summarized.
FeaturedThe Reserve Bank of India has announced updates to the UNSC’s Sanctions List concerning ISIL and Al-Qaida under Section 51A of the UAPA, impacting financial institutions. This amendment includes the addition of 21 entries, enhancing compliance measures.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court has granted bail to an accused under the UAPA Act after noting that prolonged detention and trial delays violated the individual's right to a speedy trial under Article 21 of the Constitution. This ruling reinforces the judiciary's commitment to upholding fundamental rights.
FeaturedThe Bombay High Court has canceled the bail of the owners of a Goa nightclub involved in a deadly fire. This decision emphasizes accountability and the seriousness of safety regulations in public venues.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court has ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into a custodial death case in Chhattisgarh, highlighting state inaction. This move seeks accountability from state authorities regarding custodial torture and death.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court has set aside the Bombay High Court's ruling granting anticipatory bail to Sunil Biyani, emphasizing that relief cannot be provided if anticipatory bail pleas are premature. This decision underscores the importance of solid grounds in such requests under the Central Goods and Services Tax Act.
FeaturedThe SAFEMA Tribunal has ruled that the Enforcement Directorate cannot attach the accounted plots of bona fide buyers involved in a developer's fraud. This ruling protects the investments of innocent buyers.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court has upheld the Gujarat High Court's decision to refuse the suspension of Narayan Sai's life sentence in a 2013 rape conviction, emphasizing the urgency for timely resolution of the appeals process.
FeaturedThe Bombay High Court has reversed the acquittal of Tarun Tejpal, finding him guilty of rape under various sections of the IPC. This ruling follows an appeal from the State of Goa, emphasizing the court's commitment to addressing matters of sexual assault with rigor.
FeaturedThe Allahabad High Court has recused itself from 75 related bail matters, emphasizing the need for judicial independence in light of improper contact attempts with the judge.
FeaturedThe Karnataka High Court has ordered action against a civil judge involved in a road rage incident. The court condemned the judge's behavior and criticized the police for acting against victims.
FeaturedThe Punjab and Haryana High Court has refused bail to advocate Vikas Kumar, accused of conspiring to manipulate judicial proceedings. The allegations suggest involvement in an organized criminal network intending to misappropriate trust property.
FeaturedThe Calcutta High Court denied bail to an accused in a money laundering case involving ₹76 crore, instructing urgent actions by the Directorate of Enforcement.