Latest court orders, judgments, and legal developments from Indian courts — AI-curated and summarized.
The Allahabad High Court has quashed state-initiated demolition proceedings, ruling that using bulldozers for punishment violates legal principles.
The Telangana High Court granted conditional bail in a significant ₹12 crore HSNS Cess evasion case, considering custody duration and the absence of a custody petition. Practitioners should note the Court's approach to balancing judicial discretion and custodial rights.
The Bombay High Court has remanded the proceedings regarding wilful defaulter orders, allowing for their withdrawal due to violations of natural justice. Fresh proceedings will require the disclosure of relevant material, personal hearings, and reasoned orders.
The Gujarat High Court granted anticipatory bail to petitioners involved in a partnership dispute, clarifying that financial discrepancies in ITRs do not constitute evidence of a money lending offence.
The Calcutta High Court quashed a show cause notice issued by Bank of Baroda, ruling that reliance on an inconclusive forensic audit report without further inquiry was unjustified.
The Calcutta High Court declined TMC's request to operate frozen bank accounts linked to an ED investigation worth ₹440 crore.
The Supreme Court has reserved its judgment on a challenge regarding the legality of GST arrests under Section 69. The appeal follows a Bombay HC decision, allowing for written submissions.
The Rajasthan High Court denied bail to an accused in a GST fraud case, citing electronic evidence and WhatsApp chats that suggested his direct involvement in the crime.
The Karnataka High Court instructed the CISF at Kempegowda Airport to supply complete CCTV footage to a passenger regarding a customs clearance dispute. The Court noted the petitioner's entitlement under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution.
The Orissa High Court upheld the seizure of cash, gold, and vehicles, stating the Magistrate acted within his jurisdiction to issue search warrants.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed its 16th chargesheet in an ongoing investigation regarding alleged fraud against a builder and bank officials in Noida. This development signals a persistent effort to address homebuyers' grievances.
The Reserve Bank of India has circulated updates concerning the implementation of Section 51A of the UAPA aimed at complying with the UN Sanctions List regarding ISIL and Al-Qaida. This notice affects various financial institutions including banks and non-banking entities in India.