India - High Court of Bombay

Acquittal in Bribery Case Doesn't Automatically Entitle Employee to Full Back Wages for Suspension Period: Bombay HC

Acquittal No Free Pass to Full Salary: Bombay HC Sides with Mumbai Civic Body in Doctor's Suspension BattleIn a ruling that reinforces employer discretion in service matters, the Bombay High Court has dismissed a writ petition by Dr. Lalchand N. Jumani,...

31 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

Dharma Productions Seeks Urgent HC Relief in Film Dispute

Dharma Productions Seeks Urgent HC Relief in Film DisputeIn a escalating contract battle that underscores the fragility of high-value agreements in Bollywood's cutthroat production landscape, Karan Johar-led Dharma Productions has filed a petition before theBombay High Court. The studio is se...

14 Feb 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

Executing Courts Can Frame Issues & Allow Evidence on Sec 13 Objections in Sec 44A CPC Proceedings if Exceptional Circumstances Exist: Bombay HC

Bombay HC:Exceptional CircumstancesJustify Evidence in Foreign Decree ExecutionsIn a nuanced ruling on the balance between swift enforcement and due diligence, theBombay High Courtdismissed a writ petition challenging a District Judge's order in Pune. Justice Sandeep V. Marne upheld the decis...

13 Feb 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

Framing Issues Not Mandatory in Execution of Foreign Decrees u/s 44A CPC from Reciprocating Territories: Bombay HC

Bombay HC: No Routine Trials for UAE Decrees – Framing Issues Optional in Fast-Track ExecutionsIn a significant ruling for international commerce, theBombay High Courthas clarified that executing foreign decrees from reciprocating territories like the UAE doesn't require routine framing of is...

12 Feb 2026

India - National Company Law Appellate Tribunal

2026 Indian Legal Roundup: Key Court Verdicts

2026 Indian Legal Roundup: Key Court Verdicts As India steps into 2026, its judicial landscape continues to evolve with a flurry of significant decisions from High Courts, the Competition Commission of India (CCI), the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), and other appellate bodie...

20 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Karnataka

Appeal Against Acquittal in Bailable Offences Lies Only Before High Court: Karnataka HC

High Court Rules: Appeals Against Acquittal in Bailable Offences Must Be Filed Only in High Court, Not Sessions Court Introduction In a significant ruling on appellate jurisdiction in criminal matters, the Karnataka High Court has set aside a conviction order passed by a Sessions Court, empha...

16 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Punjab & Haryana High Court Elevates Two District Judges

Punjab & Haryana High Court Elevates Two District Judges Amid National Push for Judicial Strengthening In a ceremonial affirmation of the judiciary's ongoing efforts to combat mounting case backlogs, the Punjab & Haryana High Court welcomed two new additional judges on January 8, 2026. Justic...

08 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Kerala

Writ Jurisdiction Can't Enforce OTS Benefits: Kerala High Court

Writ Jurisdiction Cannot Be Invoked to Compel One Time Settlement Benefits: Kerala High Court Reiterates In a significant ruling for banking and cooperative law, a division bench of the Kerala High Court has firmly held that borrowers cannot use writ jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Cons...

07 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

Reassessment Notice to Non-Existent Firm Invalid Under Section 148 IT Act: Bombay High Court

Bombay High Court Quashes Reassessment Notice Issued to Non-Existent Firm, Reinforcing Limits of Tax Authority Powers Introduction In a significant ruling for tax jurisprudence, the Bombay High Court has quashed a reassessment notice under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, issued to a ...

07 Jan 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court: Law Cannot Change with Bench Change; Upholds SEZ Customs Exemption

Supreme Court: Law Cannot Change with Bench Change; Upholds SEZ Customs Exemption Introduction In a significant ruling reinforcing the doctrine ofstare decisis, the Supreme Court of India has held that the law cannot fluctuate with changes in judicial benches, particularly emphasizing the bin...

06 Jan 2026