Latest court orders, judgments, and legal developments from Indian courts — AI-curated and summarized.
The SAFEMA Tribunal upheld a PMLA attachment of ₹8.28 lakh, emphasizing that mere claims of victimhood are insufficient without supporting bank statements to prove bona fide funds receipt.
The SAFEMA Tribunal upheld the attachment of ₹1.01 crore under the PMLA, clarifying that a specific bribe allegation is not necessary under Section 13(1)(e). This decision reinforces the broader application of the PMLA in asset attachment cases involving disproportionate assets.
The Karnataka High Court affirmed that married daughters are entitled to equal coparcenary rights in joint family property, reinforcing women's rights in inheritance.
The Karnataka High Court declared a police arrest illegal and imposed punitive costs for wrongful detention under Section 35(3) of BNSS, demonstrating strict oversight over police powers.
The SAFEMA Tribunal has upheld the attachment of ₹1.01 crore under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, clarifying that Section 13(1)(e) does not require specific bribe allegations for establishing disproportionate assets.
The Karnataka High Court rebuked the Bengaluru Police for arresting a Hindutva leader over a Facebook post celebrating the cancellation of a Kunal Kamra event. The court found the police's actions to be based on unfounded concerns of social disharmony.
The Gujarat High Court has instructed state tax authorities to refrain from using AI-generated case laws in tax orders, warning that employing such methods could result in contempt of court. This directive follows a disclosure by a tax officer regarding AI usage in adjudication.
The Rajasthan High Court has set aside the withholding of a Sub-Inspector appointment due to a matrimonial FIR, ruling that the assessment of matrimonial offences must consider their relevance and nature before denying employment.
The Allahabad High Court declined a Muslim student's request to wear a hijab in school, stating it is not an essential practice in Islam. The ruling reflects ongoing debates around religious expression in educational settings.
The Rajasthan High Court has overturned the withholding of a Sub-Inspector appointment due to a matrimonial FIR. It emphasized that the Committee must evaluate the relevance of such moral turpitude before denying appointments.
The Supreme Court will hear a petition by journalist Abhishek Upadhyay seeking to quash an FIR linked to a road rage incident, which he claims is a retaliatory action for his reports on alleged corruption in the Ram Mandir Trust.
The RBI has updated its UN Security Council sanctions list entries under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), directing regulated entities to ensure adherence to the updated list.