Latest court orders, judgments, and legal developments from Indian courts — AI-curated and summarized.
The Bar Council of India (BCI) has mandated immediate implementation of a circular concerning social media conduct, digital ethics, and professional responsibility for law colleges and State Bar Councils.
The Bombay High Court has remanded the proceedings regarding wilful defaulter orders, allowing for their withdrawal due to violations of natural justice. Fresh proceedings will require the disclosure of relevant material, personal hearings, and reasoned orders.
The Calcutta High Court declined TMC's request to operate frozen bank accounts linked to an ED investigation worth ₹440 crore.
A judge of the Allahabad High Court has filed a petition against the denial of tax exemption on statutory allowances. The Court has requested responses from the government and the CBDT.
The Karnataka High Court instructed the CISF at Kempegowda Airport to supply complete CCTV footage to a passenger regarding a customs clearance dispute. The Court noted the petitioner's entitlement under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution.
The Himachal Pradesh HC upheld a FIR related to books criticizing Hindu deities but quashed related proceedings due to lack of prosecution sanction. This raises important constitutional discourse on religious sentiments.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court annulled a preventive detention order, asserting that an unexplained delay in deciding the detainee's representation made the continued detention unlawful. This highlights the importance of timely judicial responses in such matters.
The Madras High Court clarified the media's freedom limits under Article 19(1)(a), stating it cannot declare guilt before trial, which has implications for reporting on ongoing investigations.
The Supreme Court ruled that a Minister's individual statements do not reflect the government's view unless formally endorsed, emphasizing the distinction between personal and official statements.
In response to the Supreme Court's mediation proposal regarding significant temple-mosque disputes, both Hindu and Muslim parties have opted to pursue the matter through litigation instead. This decision has implications for ongoing religious disputes in Uttar Pradesh.
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has ruled that posters designed to alienate residents from India constitute sufficient grounds for prosecution under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). This decision reinforces the legal measures against separatist activities in the region.
The Calcutta High Court has granted bail to an accused in a recruitment scam, emphasizing that prolonged pre-trial incarceration violates the right to personal liberty guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution.