Latest court orders, judgments, and legal developments from Indian courts — AI-curated and summarized.
The Delhi Gymkhana Club has approached the Delhi High Court against a Central government order mandating the vacating of its premises. The case is set to be heard on May 26.
In a key decision, the Calcutta High Court has upheld the transfer of a suit for the recovery of municipal taxes to the commercial division, reinforcing its alignment with statutory provisions.
The Delhi High Court has affirmed that high-purity gold jewelry cannot be confiscated simply due to its purity level. Redemption upon payment of fine and duty is permitted.
The Reserve Bank of India has released the All-India House Price Index for Q1: 2026-27, indicating a 1.1% increase driven by urban housing demand.
The Supreme Court dismissed a property title appeal, affirming that the plaintiff did not provide adequate evidence to prove ownership and the identity of the land in question. This ruling reinforces the evidentiary standards required in property disputes.
The Bombay High Court ruled that a developer cannot delay the conveyance deed to a society over future FSI issues. This decision reinforces the legal obligations of developers towards housing societies.
The Kerala High Court ruled that properties purchased jointly with a spouse do not fall under the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act, 1988. The court upheld a mandatory injunction for vacant possession and dismissed a partition suit.
The Calcutta High Court has issued an interim order to stop the demolition of a property housing TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee's MP office.
The Allahabad High Court has preserved the status quo on land previously owned by the Methodist Church threatened with state takeover. This decision affects longstanding educational institutions.
The J&K & Ladakh High Court has upheld the passenger tax court's order allowing for amendment of plaint in a property dispute, emphasizing the importance of liberal pre-trial changes to prevent multiplicity of processes.
The RBI has announced the redemption price for premature redemption of the Sovereign Gold Bond 2020-21 Series-IX, due on July 4, 2026.
The Calcutta High Court dismissed an eviction appeal, ruling that khajna receipts and municipal tax records are sufficient to establish better title to land. This decision emphasizes the reliance on such records in property disputes.