India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Examines Plea Against IT Department's No-Notice Digital Raids

Supreme Court Examines Plea Against IT Department's No-Notice Digital RaidsIn a development that could redefine the contours of tax enforcement in India's burgeoning digital economy, theSupreme Court of Indiahas initiated hearings on a petition challenging theIncome Tax Department's expansive...

12 Feb 2026

India - High Court of Kerala

Kerala HC Flags Audit Inconsistencies in Ayyappa Sangam

Kerala HC Flags Audit Inconsistencies in Ayyappa SangamIn a pointed rebuke that underscores the judiciary's vigilance over public financial accountability, theKerala High CourtonFebruary 11, 2026, demanded explanations from theTravancore Devaswom Board (TDB)regarding "serious inconsistencies"...

12 Feb 2026

India - High Court of Kerala

KHCAA Rejects Saturday Courts, Proposes Extended Daily Hours

KHCAA Rejects Saturday Courts, Proposes Extended Daily Hours In a significant pushback against administrative reforms aimed at bolstering judicial efficiency, the Kerala High Court Advocates' Association (KHCAA) has firmly opposed the introduction of regular court sittings on Saturdays. Inste...

06 Feb 2026

India - Supreme Court

Temple Trust Not Industry Under Section 2(j) ID Act, Compensation Awarded: Supreme Court

Supreme Court Awards Compensation to Terminated Trust Employee, Sidesteps Industry Definition Debate In a pragmatic resolution to a long-standing labor dispute, the Supreme Court of India has directed the Laxminarayan Dev Trust, a charitable temple institution, to pay a lump sum compensation ...

03 Feb 2026

India - Supreme Court

India's Legal Shifts: AI Copyright and Anti-Corruption Verdict

India's Legal Shifts: AI Copyright and Anti-Corruption Verdict In a rapidly evolving legal landscape, India is confronting profound challenges at the intersection of technology and governance. Recent discussions and judicial pronouncements underscore the inadequacies of existing laws in handl...

13 Jan 2026

India - Supreme Court

New Cess Act Targets Tobacco and Pan Masala from 2026

New Cess Act Targets Tobacco and Pan Masala from 2026 In a significant legislative step aimed at intertwining public health imperatives with broader national security objectives, the Indian government has announced the enforcement of theHealth Security se National Security Cess Act, 2025, eff...

01 Jan 2026

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Civil Remedy No Bar to Criminal Proceedings If Offences Disclosed: J&K High Court

Civil Remedy Availability Doesn't Quash Criminal Probes in Commercial Disputes: J&K High Court Rules in Enso Tower Case Introduction In a significant ruling that underscores the distinction between civil and criminal remedies, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has held that the mer...

30 Dec 2025

India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi HC: Prior RERA Relief Doesn't Bar Arbitration Interim Protection for Homebuyers

Delhi HC: Prior RERA Relief Doesn't Bar Arbitration Interim Protection for Homebuyers In a significant ruling for the real estate sector, the Delhi High Court has clarified that homebuyers and investors who have previously sought remedies under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act...

25 Dec 2025

India - Supreme Court

Decoding 'Commercial Dispute' Under India's Commercial Courts Act: A Judicial Maze

Decoding 'Commercial Dispute' Under India's Commercial Courts Act: A Judicial Maze In a landmark effort to streamline commercial litigation and bolster India's investment climate, the Commercial Courts Act, 2015 promised fast-track justice for business disputes. Yet, nearly a decade later, th...

17 Dec 2025

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Upholds NDPS Conviction Despite Lapses; Delhi HC Grants Bail for Intermediate Quantity

Supreme Court Upholds NDPS Conviction Despite Lapses; Delhi HC Grants Bail for Intermediate Quantity In a pair of significant judgments handed down in late 2025, India's higher judiciary has provided fresh clarity on procedural safeguards and bail considerations under the Narcotic Drugs and P...

11 Dec 2025