The Supreme Court agreed to hear Sajjan Kumar’s appeal against his conviction in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case and scheduled it for July 2026. His counsel highlighted over 7 years in jail and personal hardships, urging an early hearing.
The Supreme Court dismissed lawyer Sanjay Rathore’s appeal against an 18-month jail sentence for verbally abusing a woman judge during a hearing in 2015. The court emphasized the significance of protecting judicial dignity and condemned gender-based abuse in the courtroom, marking Rathore’s actions as a threat to justice itself.
The Delhi High Court has annulled an arbitral award against Oravel Stays (OYO) in a dispute with Zostel over a 2015 acquisition deal. The ruling highlights the necessity for formal agreements in business transactions, emphasizing that non-binding term sheets may not ensure enforceability in legal proceedings. Final order details are pending.