Supreme Court held that only digitally signed orders are binding, while in-court dictation to court-master is merely a rough draft.
Read Full ArticleSupreme Court refuses to hear pleas against cancellation of AOR Exam 2026 and asks aggrieved lawyers to submit representation to the CJI.
Supreme Court directs NLUs to review RPwD Act implementation across India and grants Lakshadweep, Ladakh final time to appoint nodal officers.
Gauhati High Court holds pending probe without chargesheet cannot block promotion; directs Assam Police to reconsider officer’s case.
Andhra Pradesh High Court rules demolition without notice illegal; Section 405 is enabling, not absolute, and must follow natural justice.
Supreme Court sets nine guidelines on summary judgment under Order XIII-A, orders Rs. 164.91 crore refund against DDA, holds possession not mandatory for refund.
Bombay High Court quashes 2010 FIR against Shekhar Suman and Bharti Singh, holding “Rasgulla” and “Dahi Bhalla” are neutral, not religiously offensive.
Bombay HC holds insurers cannot deny genuine health claims over internal timelines; declares 90-day mediclaim clause void under Contract Act.
Supreme Court dismisses hate speech pleas, rules courts cannot create offences and says existing criminal law framework is adequate.
Allahabad HC split verdict on NHRC powers in madrasa grant case; Justice Sreedharan questions jurisdiction, Justice Saran cautions against remarks without hearing parties.
Patna HC sets aside dismissal of Bihar Food Corporation employee, holding non-supply of documents in inquiry violated natural justice and vitiated proceedings.
Supreme Court orders cadre reallocation after 29 years, fines UP govt ₹1 lakh, calling its conduct “nothing but apathy.”
Madras High Court directs Tahsildar to issue “No Caste No Religion” certificate to actor R. Parthiban, citing delay and earlier Division Bench precedent.
Adv. Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay tells Supreme Court Sabarimala is sui generis, defends age-based entry restriction & limits of Articles 25–26.
Allahabad HC curbs arbitrary denial of govt ads, protects press freedom, and directs pragmatic reconsideration in Amar Ujala case.
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