Jurisight Desk

Madhya Pradesh High Court Upholds Acquittal in Minor's Sexual Assault Case, Cites Lack of Outcry as Highly Unnatural

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has upheld the acquittal of a man accused of attempting to commit wrongful acts with a 12-year-old girl, observing that the victim’s failure to raise an alarm during the alleged incident was highly unnatural and indicative of a flawed prosecution narrative.

Allahabad High Court Rules Employee Not Required to Prove Non-Communication of Adverse Remarks; Salary Recovery barred after 17-Year Delay

The Allahabad High Court held that the burden of proving communication of adverse entries in confidential reports lies with the department, not the employee, and that excess salary paid due to employer error cannot be recovered after 17 years.

Rajasthan High Court Calls for Affidavits on 26-Month Delay in SC/ST Act Investigation

Justice Shubha Mehta directs former investigating officers and supervisory authorities to explain failure to adhere to 60-day investigation timeline under SC/ST Act rules.

Delhi Police Opposes Fresh Bail Plea of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, Cites Misreading of Supreme Court Orders

Delhi Police has opposed the fresh bail petitions filed by activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam before the Delhi High Court in the Delhi riots 2020 case, calling the pleas illegal and an attempt to mislead the court.

Gujarat High Court Directs Strict Compliance with AI Use Guidelines in Tax Orders, Warns of Contempt for Violations

The Gujarat High Court has directed state tax authorities to follow specific instructions on the use of Artificial Intelligence in drafting adjudicatory and appellate orders, holding that any violation would constitute contempt of court.

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Justice Nageswara Rao Highlights Trust Deficit in Institutional Arbitration

Former Supreme Court Justice Nageswara Rao stated that the limited visibility of the India International Arbitration Centre reflects a deeper trust deficit in institutional arbitration, urging legal professionals to actively promote institutional mechanisms.

AP High Court Quashes SC/ST Act Proceedings, Says Eyewitnesses Must Be Independent and Impartial

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has quashed criminal proceedings under the SC/ST Act against a Sub-Inspector and a Constable, holding that the requirement of 'public view' under Section 3(1)(r) and (s) of the Act necessitates that eyewitnesses be independent and impartial.

Supreme Court Upholds Liability of Port Trust to Pay Duty on Pilfered Goods Under Customs Act

The Supreme Court has held that the Mumbai Port Trust, despite being governed by the Major Port Trusts Act, 1963, is liable to pay customs duty on pilfered goods under Section 45 of the Customs Act, overturning the Bombay High Court's ruling that the notification designating the Port Trust as a custodian was illegal.

Supreme Court Issues Notice in Bail Plea of Athar Khan in Delhi Riots UAPA Case

The Supreme Court has issued notice to the Delhi Police on a bail plea filed by Athar Khan, seeking parity with co-accused Shadab Ahmad who was granted bail earlier.

Supreme Court Seeks CBI Response on Bail Plea of Former RG Kar Hospital Principal Sandip Ghosh

The Supreme Court has issued notice to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on the bail plea of Sandip Ghosh, former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, in a case involving allegations of financial irregularities and corruption. A bench comprising Justice MM Sundresh and Justice PB Varale has directed the CBI to file its response by October 15, 2026. Ghosh faces accusations of mismanagement and misutilisation of public funds during his tenure.

Supreme Court Issues 10 Directions to Expedite Dowry and Cruelty Trials

The Supreme Court has issued ten binding directions to accelerate trials in dowry death and cruelty cases, mandating charge framing within 90 days, minimal adjournments, digital monitoring, and periodic compliance reporting by High Courts and States.