Latest court orders, judgments, and legal developments from Indian courts — AI-curated and summarized.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court is hearing petitions by Rahul Gandhi and others challenging large-scale voter deletions and irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
FeaturedBuddhist activist BD Borkar petitions Supreme Court against MHA orders mandating full six-stanza Vande Mataram at state events, alleging anti-minority bias and violation of cultural rights.
FeaturedSupreme Court dismissed review petitions in Rainbow Papers case, holding that review isn’t a substitute for appeal and can’t re-agitate merits based on new rulings.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court will hear next week a petition challenging unilateral decisions by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging violation of the collegial nature of the Election Commission. The case may impact interpretation of the CEC Act, 2023.
FeaturedIn a critical ruling, the Supreme Court has declared the UP Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities Act as 'stillborn' and quashed cases against two lawyers charged under it.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court has mandated a CBI investigation into the custodial death of a Chhattisgarh man, criticizing state authorities for their failure to pursue the matter adequately.
FeaturedThe Delhi High Court's interim order in ANI v. OpenAI marks a pivotal moment in Indian copyright law as it recognizes user rights and fair dealing principles in the context of AI use.
FeaturedThe Madras High Court has declared the Thamirabarani river a legal person, thereby granting it rights against pollution. The ruling bans all forms of immersions and dumping in the river, except for ashes.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court is set to hear critical GST matters emanating from decisions of the Telangana High Court, which have significant implications for tax compliance and procedural justice. Stakeholders should prepare for potential changes in GST jurisprudence.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court has declared the right to walk on demarcated footpaths as a fundamental right, mandating enhanced compensation for victims of accidents on these paths.
FeaturedThe Kerala High Court addressed the scope of Section 100 of the Patents Act, 1970, in the context of access to the cancer drug ribociclib. The ruling balances public health interests against patent rights, emphasizing lawful government use for public welfare.
FeaturedSC reprimands Chhattisgarh HC for misapplying criminal law in reducing murder conviction to culpable homicide.