Latest court orders, judgments, and legal developments from Indian courts — AI-curated and summarized.
The Delhi High Court permitted a party to inspect regulatory approvals in a sealed cover, overriding confidentiality claims. The order precedes a Supreme Court hearing on November 3, 2026, and raises questions about the balance between discovery and proprietary data protection in IP litigation.
The Gujarat High Court has reinstated a ban on sale and storage of non-vegetarian food near Somnath Temple, staying a single-judge order that had lifted it hours earlier. The stay came in response to a state appeal, citing religious sentiments and temple sanctity.
The Calcutta High Court held that absence of a written loan agreement or ITR entries does not automatically invalidate modest cash loans, especially in close relationships or rural settings.
The Calcutta High Court held that an uncorroborated GD entry reporting loss of a cheque does not rebut the statutory presumption under Section 139 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, as it amounts to a unilateral statement lacking independent evidence.
The Delhi High Court imposed Re. 1 in notional costs on Niva Bupa for misusing the special jurisdiction of the Intellectual Property Division, finding the trademark suit was an attempt to suppress adverse publicity.
SC rules property tax receipts alone cannot establish title; execution courts must adjudicate third-party claims under Order XXI CPC.
The Delhi High Court imposed notional costs of Re. 1 in a trademark suit, finding the plaintiff's choice of jurisdiction to be a misuse. The ruling highlights judicial scrutiny of tactical forum selection in IP disputes.
The Kerala High Court held that commercial suits filed before ordinary civil courts cannot be rejected outright; instead, the plaint must be returned to enable filing before the designated commercial court.
NCLAT has stayed a share buyout order in a minority oppression case, citing concerns over the independence and reliability of the disputed valuation report.
Delhi High Court cancels ₹20 lakh FERA penalties due to lack of corroborated evidence, inadmissible documents, and unproven recovery. The ruling reinforces strict scrutiny of prosecution evidence under legacy forex laws.
The Kerala High Court ruled that a commercial suit filed in an ordinary civil court lacking jurisdiction must be returned, not rejected. This preserves the plaintiff’s right to file in the appropriate commercial court without losing limitation benefits.
Telangana High Court refused to set aside a 2013 Lok Adalat award where the petitioner retained sale consideration, holding that one cannot affirm a decree and later allege fraud.