Latest court orders, judgments, and legal developments from Indian courts — AI-curated and summarized.
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.
FeaturedSikkim High Court directs central and state governments to install early warning systems for 40 high-risk glacial lakes to prevent outburst floods.
FeaturedBombay High Court held that a couple cannot be denied surrogacy solely because the wife exceeds 50 years, if the husband meets the Surrogacy Act’s age criteria.
FeaturedRBI mandates financial institutions to implement updates to the UNSC 1988 (2011) Taliban Sanctions List, amending 5 entries under Section 51A of UAPA, 1967. Institutions must screen beneficiary details and freeze assets linked to designated individuals.
FeaturedThe Himachal Pradesh High Court quashed a Show Cause Notice issued under Rule 96(10) of the CGST Rules after its omission, holding that proceedings initiated under a non-existent rule are non-est in law.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court permitted the Indian Telecoms Officers’ Association to pursue its representation before the 8th Central Pay Commission, affirming the right of service associations to submit grievances.
FeaturedSikkim High Court suspends Mangan District Judge Prajwal Khatiwada pending disciplinary proceedings, after he complained to Supreme Court of being targeted for reporting HC judge misconduct.
FeaturedDelhi High Court’s Justice Prathiba M Singh advocates for nationwide specialized IP courts under amended Commercial Courts Act to ensure uniformity and expertise in IP adjudication.
FeaturedThe Allahabad High Court criticized Uttar Pradesh Police for routinely infringing upon citizens' fundamental rights, terming the state of civil liberties 'shameful'. The court emphasized that police must uphold constitutional safeguards.
FeaturedThe Himachal Pradesh High Court quashed a Show Cause Notice issued under Rule 96(10) of the CGST Rules, which had been omitted, holding that proceedings based on a non-existent rule are nullity in law.