Lawyers May Appear via Video Conferencing: Supreme Court Allows Virtual Hearings Amid AI Summit Traffic 

The Supreme Court of India allowed lawyers to appear via video conferencing from February 16 to February 20 due to traffic disruptions near Bharat Mandapam during the AI Impact Summit. The move followed request from Supreme Court Bar Association, officially issued.

Access to Justice Cannot Remain an Abstract Ideal Reserved for the Legally Empowered: CJI Surya Kant

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said access to justice cannot remain an abstract ideal limited to the legally empowered. He stressed it must produce outcomes for the last person in line, restoring marginalised citizens’ faith in justice.

Ghost Cannot Be Held Responsible: Delhi High Court Acquits Accused in 20-Year-Old Robbery Case

The Delhi High Court acquitted Feroz Ahmad in a 2000 robbery and shooting case, stressing that criminal law demands certainty of identity. Judges held evidence unreliable, citing poor visibility and witnesses’ eyesight, warning courts cannot punish ghosts or persons.

Supreme Court Directs Regularization of Gwalior Income Tax Casual Workers After Years of Service

The Supreme Court of India approved appeals of long-serving casual workers from the Office of the Commissioner of Income Tax, Gwalior, ordering regularization after finding parity with similarly placed daily-wage employees. J.K. Maheshwari and Atul S. Chandurkar set aside decision.

Bounden Duty of Parents to Care for Every Child: Madras HC Upholds Life Sentence for Parents Who Killed Child With Mental Disorder

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of a couple for killing their nine-year-old daughter with a mental disorder. The Court said parents have a duty to care for every child.

Lack Courage And Under Govt. Pressure Remark: Allahabad High Court Initiates Contempt Case Against Lawyer

The Allahabad High Court referred a contempt matter to the Chief Justice after a lawyer shouted in court, accusing the judge. Justice Santosh Rai termed the conduct scandalous, dignity and directed the Registry to seek orders for contempt proceedings.

Will Not Allow Anyone to Touch the Aravalli Range : Supreme Court On Haryana Safari Project Plea

The Supreme Court of India refused pleas on the Aravalli Zoo Safari, saying no one will be allowed to touch the Aravalli Range. A bench led by Surya Kant with Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi deferred permissions temporarily.

SC/ST Candidates Cannot Claim Automatic Relaxation for SFIO Prosecutor Posts: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court held that SC/ST candidates cannot claim an automatic right to relax eligibility rules for selection as prosecutors in the Serious Fraud Investigation Office. The Court said relaxation applies only when specific conditions are fully satisfied

GST Orders Without Document Identification Number Still Valid If Issued on Portal: Andhra Pradesh High Court

The Andhra Pradesh High Court upheld orders involving Kudos Facility Services, saying DIN absence does not invalidate electronically issued documents reference numbers. Justices Rao Raghunandan Rao and T. C. D. Sekhar held digital validity and compliance were adequately proven.

Separate Billing Does Not Determine Tax Characterization: Andhra Pradesh High Court on Composite Supply

The Andhra Pradesh High Court ruled that inseparable goods essential to services form a composite supply, and billing methods cannot alter tax classification under GST law. Judges said chemicals and mud engineering were naturally bundled for safe drilling operations.