Latest court orders, judgments, and legal developments from Indian courts — AI-curated and summarized.
The Madras High Court dismissed MK Stalin's petition regarding EVM verification irregularities during elections. The bench ruled the plea as not maintainable, further complicating challenges to the electoral process.
The Student Bar Council at NALSAR clarified that the NLSIU administration did not request students to publicly invite the CJI for their convocation. The statement follows controversy over the cancellation of NLSIU's event.
A Mumbai special court ruled against the NIA's applications to cancel bail for four individuals accused in the Bhima Koregaon case, upholding their current freedoms. The NIA had argued that the accused had attended a gathering with other implicated parties, but the court rejected these claims.
Rajendra Dangwal has initiated an independent practice focusing on commercial disputes and writ proceedings. A 2017 National Law University, Jodhpur alumnus, he previously practiced under Senior Advocate Zoheb Hossain, specializing in constitutional law.
Senior Advocate Pradeep Rai has been elected as the new president of the Supreme Court Bar Association, signifying a notable transition in legal leadership.
The Delhi High Court ruled that courts cannot determine whether sufficient material justified the issuance of Look Out Circulars (LOCs). This decision clarifies the limits of judicial review concerning LOCs.
Justice Vikram Nath stated that oral remarks made by judges in court are rapidly shared on social media, often before they leave the court premises.
The government has introduced a bill extending legal protection to the national song 'Vande Mataram' under the 1971 Act, retaining existing penalties for violations.
The Delhi High Court has ruled that advocates should only be summoned in rare and exceptional circumstances after a writ petition was withdrawn. This ruling sets a significant precedent regarding the summons of legal representatives in judicial proceedings.
The NHRC has initiated suo motu cognizance regarding allegations of excessive force used by Delhi Police against student protesters. This follows a protest in Jantar Mantar on July 20, 2026.
The Karnataka High Court directed the CISF to provide complete CCTV footage from an airport to the petitioner, emphasizing transparency and the right to access information.
Two judges of the Delhi High Court disclosed their personal tax filing statuses ahead of a significant plea regarding the taxation of judges' allowances, indicating the potential personal implications of the case.