Supreme Court Seeks Union, States Response on PIL Against False Complaints and Malicious Prosecution

The Supreme Court of India issued notice to the Union Government, States and Union Territories on a PIL seeking action against false complaints, fabricated evidence and malicious prosecution. A Bench led by CJI Surya Kant heard Advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay’s Article 32 petition.

GST Recovery Illegal Without GSTAT, Pre-Deposit Must Be Refunded: Karnataka High Court

The Karnataka High Court ordered State tax authorities to refund GST collected from Divyasree Tarbus Builders Private Limited, retaining only the mandatory deposit under Section 112 CGST Act, granting relief under Circular No. 224/18/2024-GST pending GST Appellate Tribunal constitution.

GST Summons Can Now Be Video graphed, Lawyers Can Be Present At Safe Distance: Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court allowed videography of GST summons proceedings and permitted legal counsel to remain present at a visible but non-audible distance during questioning, reinforcing procedural safeguards in tax investigations while hearing a writ petition under Article 226.

“High Courts Are Real Guardians Of Rule Of Law For Common Citizens,” Says CJI Surya Kant

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said High Courts are the first and strongest protectors of the rule of law for ordinary people. He stressed that citizens should approach High Courts first, as they are vital, accessible centres of constitutional justice.

Burnt Cash Row | “I Mentioned the Petition Under Article 32”: Adv Nedumpara Says, CJI Agreed to Hear Explosive Plea Against Justice Varma on July 28

Supreme Court to hear a petition on July 28, 2025, seeking FIR against Justice Varma over cash seizure. Advocate Nedumpara says CJI agreed after he “mentioned” the Article 32 plea.