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The Allahabad High Court has granted bail to eight individuals accused of hosting an iftar on the Ganga river, amidst ongoing legal proceedings regarding their case. The petitions for the remaining accused are still pending.
CESTAT Hyderabad ruled that the mere presence of foreign markings on gold does not substantiate smuggling claims without proper contextual verification, hence the confiscation was deemed legally defective.
The Allahabad High Court has stated that delays in criminal cases are caused by systemic issues beyond judicial inefficiency, including police cooperation and forensic challenges. Reform directives were issued along with a bail rejection.
Satyaki Savarkar has requested a Pune court for a strict timeline regarding the ongoing cross-examination in his defamation case against Rahul Gandhi, citing mental anguish over delays in proceedings.
The Telangana High Court permitted an accused in a Customs Act false declaration case to transfer to a private hospital at personal expense for specialized medical treatment. This ruling highlights the court's consideration of health needs under legal circumstances.
The NHRC has initiated suo motu cognizance regarding allegations of excessive force used by Delhi Police against student protesters. This follows a protest in Jantar Mantar on July 20, 2026.
White & Brief has promoted Burzin Bharucha to Partner, reinforcing its Disputes and White-Collar practice amidst growing complexities in legal challenges.
The Gauhati High Court justified the seizure of a large quantity of areca nuts, emphasizing the absence of documentation and conduct of the driver as valid reasons for retention of goods.
The Telangana High Court has granted conditional regular bail in a case involving ₹12 crore in HSNS Cess evasion. The decision was influenced by the duration of custody and the nature of the alleged offense.
The Uttarakhand High Court dismissed a challenge to pre-cognizance notices under the PMLA, stating that the applicants were only summoned for a hearing on cognizance. The court emphasized that there was no merit in the applicants’ plea at this stage.
The Madras High Court declined to quash an FIR, asserting that the withdrawal of fraud classification does not negate the need for investigation into the allegations. This ruling reinforces the judiciary's stance on the gravity of FIRs.
The Calcutta High Court upheld a PITNDPS detention order, justifying a three-month execution delay based on administrative processes.
The Jharkhand High Court has denied anticipatory bail to an accounting clerk involved in a ₹63 lakh misappropriation case under the 15th Finance Commission.