Latest court orders, judgments, and legal developments from Indian courts — AI-curated and summarized.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court has mandated a CBI investigation into the custodial death of a Chhattisgarh man, criticizing state authorities for their failure to pursue the matter adequately.
FeaturedThe Delhi High Court's interim order in ANI v. OpenAI marks a pivotal moment in Indian copyright law as it recognizes user rights and fair dealing principles in the context of AI use.
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 provided relief to a CRPF officer who fought for service benefits for over 25 years, criticizing authorities for their failure to comply with previous court directions.
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.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court mandates that police must register FIRs for missing persons in child trafficking cases without preliminary inquiries. This ruling aims to enhance the response to child trafficking across India.
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.
FeaturedSEBI has revised the accredited investor framework, introducing manager-led verification, three-year validity, and simplified documentation. The changes aim to streamline investor onboarding while maintaining regulatory safeguards.
FeaturedNCLAT has dismissed appeals by a removed resolution professional (RP), affirming that successor RPs have full authority to convene creditors’ meetings under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, without vested rights existing in the predecessor.
FeaturedThe RBI issued Eleventh Amendment Directions on November 23, 2026, updating leverage ratio frameworks for commercial banks to align with global 'Leverage Ratio 2017 Standard', enhancing prudential regulation.