
Centre Approves Appointment of Five New Supreme Court Judges
The Central government has approved the appointments of five new judges to the Supreme Court following an increase in sanctioned strength.
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The Central government has approved the appointments of five new judges to the Supreme Court following an increase in sanctioned strength.

Justice Sanjeev Kumar has been appointed as the Acting Chief Justice of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court, following the elevation of Chief Justice Arun Palli to the Supreme Court.
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The Kerala High Court has granted transit anticipatory bail to Farmaan Khan, the husband of Monalisa Bhosle, in a kidnapping case registered in Madhya Pradesh involving allegations of an invalid marriage.
The RBI has announced the redemption price for the final redemption of the Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) 2018-19 Series-I scheduled for May 4, 2026. The price is based on market fluctuations, mandating careful consideration by investors.
The RBI confirmed the ongoing withdrawal of ₹2000 notes as of June 2026, with exchanges available until October 2023. Legal implications for currency management are highlighted as fluctuations in withdrawal timelines are observed.
A look back at the 1901 Oxford letter addresses the complexities surrounding Indian copyright law and the contentious issue of translation, providing essential historical context for contemporary discussions.
CBIC has updated tariff values for palm oil, soybean oil, and brass scrap effective from 30 May 2026, while maintaining existing values for gold and areca nuts.
Customs Duty and Agriculture Infrastructure Development Cess concessions introduced for specified imports from Oman effective 1 June 2026, aimed at encouraging trade.
The Tribunal ruled that modular kitchen products maintain their identity as household articles and should not be classified as furniture. Customs demands based on such a classification were overturned.
Section 12(3) of the Companies Act requires specific disclosures on company letterheads. Non-compliance can result in statutory penalties.

A comprehensive summary of significant cases and judgments from the Supreme Court and High Courts reported last week. Legal professionals can gain insights into ongoing legal trends and impactful decisions.

Iscon Balaji Foods has successfully raised $215 million from institutional investors in its Series A fundraising round, facilitated by Trilegal.
ROC Mumbai has penalized a director for holding duplicate DINs, reinforcing the regulatory stance against such discrepancies.