Latest court orders, judgments, and legal developments from Indian courts — AI-curated and summarized.
FeaturedIn a pivotal decision, the Karnataka High Court granted bail to a former MLA under the PMLA, emphasizing that Article 21 rights override the statutory conditions for bail under the Act.
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FeaturedThe Supreme Court reaffirmed that its jurisdiction under Article 226 is not barred concerning decisions from the Armed Forces Tribunal, ensuring continued judicial oversight.
FeaturedThe Calcutta High Court has quashed an attachment order under the PMLA, ruling it did not meet the essential mandatory procedural safeguards laid out in Section 107, including the requirement of a 'reason to believe'.
FeaturedThe Calcutta High Court quashed an attachment order under the PMLA, affirming that mandatory safeguards cannot be bypassed without proper justification. The court emphasized the necessity of prior notice and opportunity to be heard.
FeaturedThe Calcutta High Court invalidated an attachment order under the PMLA, stressing the necessity for procedural safeguards including a stringent 'reason to believe' standard.
FeaturedThe Madras High Court struck down a Tamil Nadu government order that allowed converts to Islam to claim Backward Class Muslim status. The Court upheld that such a claim is unconstitutional, reaffirming the eligibility criteria for the Scheduled Classes in the state.
FeaturedThe Allahabad High Court directed the UP Government to implement the 'superior responsibility doctrine' to address corruption among trade tax officers, urging effective committee proceedings.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court has stayed an order from the Allahabad High Court that granted ₹10 lakh compensation to a man unlawfully detained for over three months by the Uttar Pradesh Police. The stay came in response to an appeal from the state government.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court ruled that a physical relationship between consenting unmarried adults does not tarnish one's character nor can it imply infidelity. This landmark judgment affirms personal freedoms in intimate relationships.
FeaturedThe Allahabad High Court has criticized Uttar Pradesh police officers for prioritizing political loyalty over constitutional duties. The court's ruling underscores the problematic relationship between governance and law enforcement in the state.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court has revived an FIR under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, emphasizing that public officials cannot evade liability through third parties or intermediaries when soliciting bribes.