Latest court orders, judgments, and legal developments from Indian courts — AI-curated and summarized.
Indian Kanoon informed the Delhi High Court that the right to be forgotten judgment is causing significant operational issues. The platform has been directed to deactivate name-based search functionality for certain judgments.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has prohibited the Punjab government from engaging in large-scale advertising campaigns until overdue employee payments are cleared, signaling a commitment to prioritize employee rights.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has condemned the Punjab government for prioritizing spending on freebies while neglecting to pay legitimate dues to employees, highlighting serious financial management issues. Courts urge equitable budgetary practices.
Former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has been acquitted in a sexual harassment case filed by women wrestlers, concluding a lengthy legal battle that began with protests at Jantar Mantar. This outcome reinforces the challenges in prosecuting sexual harassment cases.
The Karnataka High Court is set to determine whether a woman can use donor sperm for IVF without her estranged husband's consent during divorce proceedings. This ruling could clarify maternal rights in family law amidst complex personal circumstances.
The Bombay High Court has granted interim protection against a GST demand regarding flats given free of charge to landowners, preventing coercive action without judicial consent. This decision underscores the importance of fair procedures in tax assessments.
TMC has filed a petition in Calcutta HC challenging the legality of a pre-dawn police raid at the residence of Abhishek Banerjee, demanding preservation of CCTV footage and records from the operation.
The Calcutta High Court has granted interim protection to TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee against coercive measures in three criminal cases. The police have been directed to provide information on all pending FIRs against him.
The Delhi High Court is set to hear the bail applications of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam together on August 27. This follows a notice issued to the Delhi Police to respond to Khalid's bail plea related to the Delhi Riots conspiracy case.
The Karnataka High Court condemned the assault of a mentally unstable youth accused of desecrating a Dr. Ambedkar portrait. Justice M Nagaprasanna expressed concern over the ongoing violence and emphasized the need for legal recourse instead of vigilante justice.
A Chandigarh court has denied bail to a man arrested for posting allegedly misleading information about Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The court stated that granting bail could disturb public order due to the serious nature of the allegations.
The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea questioning six answers in the NEET-UG 2026 re-exam. The court ruled that the examination's integrity remained intact post-adjustment of the merit list.