Latest court orders, judgments, and legal developments from Indian courts — AI-curated and summarized.
The Karnataka High Court directed the removal of defamatory AI-generated content aimed at Dr. Veerendra Heggade, head of Dharmasthala temple.
The Tripura High Court has issued a stay on Bar Association actions against an advocate who did not participate in a court boycott. The ruling reinforces lawyers' rights to perform professional duties without coercion.
The Delhi High Court has directed Jamia Millia Islamia to respond to a PIL claiming recruitment bias favoring Muslims for outsourced posts. This notice comes from a division bench amid allegations of discriminatory hiring practices.
The CBDT has granted income tax exemption for FY 2026-27 to the District Legal Services Authority on grants, donations, fees, and interest income. This exemption is conditional on adherence to restrictions concerning non-commercial activities and the requirement to file returns under Section 263(9)(c)(xiii).
NALSA announced that it will not renew the contracts of lawyers under the Legal Aid Defence Counsel System in Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh amid ongoing legal protests.
The Karnataka High Court ruled that the biological father of a Hindu monk cannot claim compensation for the monk's death in a motor accident, as the monk had renounced worldly life.
This article discusses the necessity of revising India’s copyright laws to enhance digital preservation and access. Emphasizing the urgency for reform, it addresses how current exceptions hinder meaningful access to knowledge.
In a significant ruling, the Bombay High Court dismissed a contempt petition against ten customs officials, stating that there was no willful violation of a court order. This decision clarifies the definition of civil contempt in relation to statutory compliance.
The Bombay High Court has issued an injunction against media outlets from publishing defamatory content regarding the late actor Rajesh Khanna's former residence. The ruling aims to protect the privacy and dignity of the current owner.
The Calcutta High Court has increased the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) compensation to ₹12.5 lakh, rejecting the insurer's outdated income claim. This ruling underscores the importance of updated and accurate evidence in MACT cases.
The Calcutta High Court dismissed a 26-year-old claim stating that new shares cannot be included in a pending suit without a counterclaim. The decision emphasizes the importance of timely legal action under the Companies Act.
The Karnataka High Court instructed the Central Industrial Security Force to provide the complete CCTV footage from the airport to the petitioner, allowing for greater transparency in the case.