Latest court orders, judgments, and legal developments from Indian courts — AI-curated and summarized.
The Supreme Court reiterated that the 1978 Bangalore Water Supply ruling continues to apply to pending cases under the Industrial Disputes Act.
The J&K and Ladakh High Court ruled that non-reflection of transactions in Income Tax Returns (ITRs) does not negate the presumption under Section 139 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The court clarified that disputed facts must be determined by the trial court, not the HC.
The Supreme Court restored a negligence finding in a motor accident case, affirming that a criminal acquittal does not preclude civil liability in negligence claims.
The Supreme Court quashed an FIR under various IPC sections, determining that civil disputes should not be framed as criminal cases. The decision underscores the need for proper classification of disputes.
The Supreme Court has reduced the Civil Judge practice requirement from three years to just one year, effective April 1, 2027. The ruling also mandates the inclusion of training and clerkship in the eligibility criteria for civil judge recruitment.
The Madras High Court has ruled that Sree Ayyappa College for Women will retain its Malayalam linguistic minority status despite management concerns regarding representation from the Nair community.
The Supreme Court has revised the law practice eligibility for civil judge recruitment from three years to one year. Candidates must also complete a year of training at the State Judicial Academy and a six-month clerkship under a District Judge.
The Karnataka High Court held that landowners under Joint Development Agreements (JDAs) are considered co-promoters under the RERA framework, upholding the validity of an auction notice.
The Delhi High Court's decision in Saregama v. Ilaiyaraaja has shed light on the evidentiary threshold for establishing copyright ownership in interim injunction applications. The ruling addresses the balance between evidence required and potential irreparable injury.
The Bombay High Court has clarified that public authorities are not required to retrieve information from third parties to fulfill RTI requests. This ruling emphasizes the boundaries of obligation imposed by the Right to Information Act.
The IBBI has directed its CPIO to quickly dispose of RTI applications that seek information on valuation guidelines, stressing the importance of adhering to RTI timelines. This order highlights the accountability of public authorities under the RTI Act.
The Kerala High Court Advocates' Association has pushed for the immediate enactment of a Lawyers Protection Act following a violent attack on lawyers' family members. The incident highlights the urgent need for enhancing safety measures for legal professionals.