AI-curated court updates, legal developments, and practice-area insights for Indian legal professionals.
The J&K High Court has emphasized the need for the Central Information Commission to expedite RTI appeal resolutions, addressing long-standing backlogs.
Google has informed the Delhi High Court that it cannot proactively prevent unauthorized uploads of court recordings to YouTube. The tech giant emphasized the impracticality of enforcing such measures legally.
The integration of smart technology in everyday accessories raises critical legal questions about privacy and regulation. As tech giants like Meta and Oakley embrace smart glasses, the implications for legal practitioners become increasingly significant.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court dismissed a GST writ petition due to unexplained delays, reinforcing the doctrine of laches and the importance of timely action in legal challenges.
The Gujarat High Court upheld the authority to issue service tax notices post-GST but quashed those issued beyond the limitation period. The court clarified statutory remedy requirements.
Justice Badar Durrez Ahmed shares his personal connection to the Emergency declared by his father in 1975. He discusses the historical implications and memories associated with that pivotal moment in Indian history.
Justice Vibha V Kankanwadi of the Bombay High Court has retired after a distinguished 33-year judicial career, emphasizing the independence of the judiciary in her farewell remarks.
The Gujarat High Court ruled that clicking and sharing photographs of an exam paper via WhatsApp does not breach privacy under the IT Act. This decision highlights the court's interpretation of privacy in digital communication.
The Kerala High Court has upheld the state's 'Priyadarshini Scheme', providing free bus travel for women and transgender persons, dismissing a public interest litigation that sought to quash the scheme as discriminatory.
The Supreme Court declined to hear a request to implement a creamy layer system for Scheduled Tribes tax exemptions, deeming it a legislative matter.
The Allahabad High Court dismissed the Uttar Pradesh government's appeal against a senior officer's clean chit following controversial remarks on social media concerning the Kasganj violence incident in 2018.
The Allahabad High Court criticized the expectation that judges handle excessive caseloads, stating that such pressures can undermine the judicial process.
The Kerala High Court has mandated all family courts in the state to adhere to child custody guidelines established by the Calcutta High Court. This directive will remain in effect until local guidelines are created for Kerala.