News & Judgements

Headnote: The Directorate of Enforcement ED has filed a Prosecution Complaint under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 against 11 accused persons in connection with…

Headnote: The Bombay High Court dismissed a batch of Letters Patent Appeals filed by the Forest Development Corporation of Maharashtra challenging orders granting permanency to…

Heading: The Directorate of Enforcement ED , Hyderabad Zonal Office, has successfully completed the restitution of attached properties valued at approximately ₹63.05 crore value…

The Finance Ministry invited public and stakeholder suggestions for the Union Budget 2026-27, setting January 16 as the deadline. The initiative encourages participatory…

The Jammu & Kashmir High Court held that while location of health centres is a policy decision, public objections must be considered in line with administrative fairness.

The Gujarat High Court granted bail to the accused in a Vadodara car crash case, taking into account the facts, investigation status, and bail jurisprudence.

The Jammu & Kashmir High Court dismissed Mehbooba Mufti’s PIL challenging transfer of undertrial prisoners, citing lack of material documents and vague pleadings.

The Jammu & Kashmir High Court ruled that an arbitrator’s mandate cannot be terminated merely because of prior government employment, unless actual bias is established.

The Patna High Court clarified the maintainability of anticipatory bail applications in cases where the maximum punishment prescribed is seven years.

The Rajasthan High Court rejected bail pleas of payment aggregator facilitators accused of aiding ₹95 crore GST evasion through online gaming transactions.

The Madras High Court held that receipt of a state freedom fighters’ pension does not automatically entitle beneficiaries to a central pension, which must independently satisfy…

A Delhi court framed charges against Karti Chidambaram for criminal conspiracy and bribing a public servant in the Chinese visa scam case.

The GST Appellate Tribunal revoked the staggered filing mechanism for appeals under Section 112 of the CGST Act. The decision brings procedural clarity, ensuring uniform appeal…

The India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement is expected to enhance fintech collaboration, cross-border digital payments, and banking access. The article outlines regulatory…

The Supreme Court set aside a High Court order granting bail to an accused who allegedly murdered a witness while already on bail, terming the order manifestly perverse.

The Supreme Court held that a criminal revision filed by an informant does not abate upon his death and may be continued by other victims or interested parties.

The NCLAT upheld directions under Section 66 of the IBC against company directors for fraudulent trading and diversion of funds to related parties. The Tribunal found that…

The Delhi High Court ruled that an order framing charges under the UAPA is interlocutory in nature and is not appealable under Section 21 of the NIA Act.

The Supreme Court held that the government cannot act contrary to its own stated policy and quashed the decision to name villages in Rajasthan after individuals, citing…

The Supreme Court ruled that mutation of revenue records can be carried out on the basis of a valid will, clarifying the legal position on succession and land record…

ISRO successfully launched the LVM3-M6 mission carrying the BlueBird Block-2 satellite, setting new performance benchmarks for India’s heavy-lift launch capability. The mission…

The Delhi High Court sought the Centre’s response to IndiaMART’s challenge to regulations governing spam calls and commercial messages.

The IMD issued an alert warning of intense cold and dense fog in Delhi, prompting travel advisories at the airport and across transport networks. The report details operational…

A PIL before the Delhi High Court seeks classification of air purifiers as medical devices and reduction of GST from 18% to 5% in view of public health concerns.

The Delhi High Court granted bail to former MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in connection with the Unnao rape case.

Paytm continued its upward trajectory in India’s UPI ecosystem during November, adding incremental market share amid intense competition from PhonePe and Google Pay. The growth…

The National Company Law Tribunal has approved the merger of Amazon India’s logistics and marketplace entities, streamlining its corporate structure in India. The consolidation is…

OYO’s parent entity Prism is planning to raise ₹6,650 crore through an initial public offering, signaling renewed confidence in public markets after earlier delays. The IPO is…

The Bombay High Court denied bail to four accused in the Palghar mob lynching case, citing the gravity of the offence and available evidence.

Conversational AI startup Yellow.ai has laid off more than 100 employees as part of a restructuring exercise driven by increased automation and cost rationalisation. The decision…

Doctors in Kerala performed an emergency roadside procedure on an accident victim using makeshift tools, highlighting medical ingenuity under crisis conditions. The incident…

The Jammu & Kashmir High Court dismissed Mehbooba Mufti’s plea seeking transfer of undertrial prisoners, citing ambiguity and lack of substantive grounds. The judgment reinforces…

The CBDT introduced a “nudge” compliance campaign to alert taxpayers claiming ineligible deductions for AY 2025-26. The initiative aims to promote voluntary correction, reduce…

The Central Government has appointed three new Additional Solicitors General to represent the Union of India before the Supreme Court.

Young wrestlers from Odisha were compelled to travel under undignified conditions due to lack of confirmed tickets while attending a national sporting event. The incident…

Qatar Museums and India’s NMACC signed a five-year agreement to expand museum-based education and cultural exchange. The article highlights cross-border collaboration in arts,…

Mohandas Pai urged the Central Government to clear pending Bengaluru Metro proposals, citing worsening urban congestion and quality-of-life concerns. The article discusses…

The Bombay High Court declined to grant interim relief staying the use of the song “Saat Samundar Paar” in an upcoming film.

ISRO successfully launched its heaviest satellite, BlueBird Block-2, aboard the LVM3 launch vehicle, marking a significant milestone in India’s space capabilities. The mission…

BJP leaders in Jammu termed the recent unrest in Bangladesh and attacks on Hindu minorities as a well-planned conspiracy. The report discusses political reactions, regional…

A geopolitical analysis criticizes US travel ban policies for excluding Bangladesh despite rising extremist violence. The article examines diplomatic implications, regional…

The Delhi government amended excise rules governing industrial alcohol and sacramental wine, introducing regulatory relaxations and compliance clarifications. The changes aim to…

The Bombay High Court directed Vijay Mallya to disclose his proposed date of return to India before hearing his plea challenging proceedings under the Fugitive Economic Offenders…

The Bombay High Court warned of worsening air pollution in Mumbai and sought measures to safeguard the health of construction workers.

A Johns Hopkins academic highlights significant improvements in lower-caste representation within India’s bureaucracy over decades. The article contextualizes affirmative action…

Bihar BJP leader Nitin Nabin addressed party workers, urging sustained grassroots engagement and discipline. The political statement reflects intra-party mobilization strategies…

The NCLAT held that a liquidator cannot bypass proper adjudicatory forums to recover disputed contractual dues during liquidation proceedings. Refusing to entertain the claim, the…

The ITAT granted relief to Cummins India by deleting a transfer pricing adjustment and allowing deductions under Sections 10AA and 80JJAA despite a one-day delay in return filing.…

The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal granted substantial relief to SRF Limited by deleting major additions made by the Assessing Officer and holding that CER and TUF subsidies…

Furniture and appliance rental platform Rentomojo reported ₹266 crore in revenue for FY25, with profits surging by 92%. Improved asset utilisation, subscription growth, and…