India - High Court of Madras

Madras High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail in Film Leak

Madras High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail in High-Profile Film Leak CaseIn a ruling that underscores the judiciary's firm stance against pre-release film piracy, the Madras High Court on April 30, 2026, dismissed the

30 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Habeas Corpus Inapplicable to Child Custody Disputes Needing Detailed Welfare Inquiry: Delhi High Court

Delhi High Court Sidelines Habeas Corpus in US-India Custody Tug-of-War, Points to NCPCR LifelineIn a nuanced ruling on transnational child custody, the Delhi High Court has dismissed a habeas corpus petition filed by Jasjit Singh Mangat and his mother Gyan Kaur ...

30 Apr 2026

India - Supreme Court

Age Restrictions under Section 4(iii)(c)(I) Surrogacy Act Not Retrospective for Pre-2022 Couples: Supreme Court

Supreme Court Shields Pre-2022 Surrogacy Dreams: Age Caps Don't Retroactively Block ParenthoodIn a landmark ruling blending constitutional rights with medical realities, theSupreme Court of Indiahas ruled that age restrictions under theSurrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021, do not apply retrospect...

30 Apr 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Reserves Judgment on Khera's Bail Plea

Supreme Court Reserves Judgment on Khera's Anticipatory Bail PleaIn a closely watched case blending political rhetoric, allegations of document forgery, and fundamental rights under Article 21 of the Constitution, theSupreme Court of Indiaon Thursday reserved its judgment on Congress leader P...

30 Apr 2026

India -

Belated Challenge by Non-Bidders to GeM Tender Conditions for School Sports Equipment Not Maintainable: Delhi High Court

Delhi High Court Shields School Sports Tenders from Late Challenge by Non-BiddersIn a measured ruling that underscores the limits of judicial intervention in public procurement, the Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging t...

30 Apr 2026

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Rejection of Jurisdiction Plea under Section 16 Arbitration Act Not Challengeable under Section 34 Till Final Award: Supreme Court

Supreme Court Draws Line: No Mid-Game Challenges to Arbitrator's Jurisdiction RulingsIn a pivotal clarification for arbitration practice, the Supreme Court of India has ruled that when an arbitrator rejects a plea questioning their jurisdiction under Section 16 of th...

30 Apr 2026

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No Absolute Bar on Simultaneous Parole/Furlough for Co-Accused Under Delhi Prisons Rules: Delhi High Court

Delhi High Court Opens Door for Co-Accused Parole: No Blanket Ban, Just Smarter ScrutinyIn a ruling that balances prisoner rehabilitation with public safety, the Delhi High Court has clarified that prison rules donotimpose an absolute prohibition on granting paro...

30 Apr 2026

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No Historic Record of Saraswati Temple Demolition, Muslim Body Tells MP High Court in Bhojshala Dispute

Echoes of History: MP High Court Grapples with Bhojshala's Temple-Mosque DivideIn a packed virtual and physical courtroom at the High Court of Madhya Pradesh in Indore, Justices Vijay Kumar Shukla and Alok Awasthi oversaw intense arguments on April 29, 2026, in the...

30 Apr 2026

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Delhi Court Grants Bail to I-PAC Director in PMLA Case

Delhi Court Grants Bail to I-PAC Director in PMLA CaseIn a significant development for money laundering prosecutions under thePrevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), Additional Sessions Judge Amit Bansal at Delhi's Patiala House Court granted regular bail on April 30, 2026, ...

30 Apr 2026

India - National Company Law Tribunal

Retd. Justice Grewal Appointed NCLT President

Retd. Justice Grewal Appointed NCLT PresidentIn a significant development for India's corporate adjudication landscape, retired Justice Anupinder Singh Grewal, formerly of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, has been appointed as the President of the National Company Law ...

30 Apr 2026