Courts and Police Carry Social Baggage Which Makes Them Reluctant to Proactively Tackle Rape Cases: Retired Justice Gita Mittal

Former Jammu and Kashmir High Court Chief Justice Gita Mittal highlighted that social prejudices influence even legally trained minds, affecting rape case handling, noting reluctance among police, magistrates, and judges due to stigma surrounding sexual offences.

Bombay High Court Slams Tax Officials, Sets Aside Rs. 23.67 crore GST Refund Denial

The Bombay High Court set aside denial of Golden Cryo Pvt. Ltd. Rs 23.67 crore GST refund, criticising officials for undue haste and procedural violations, holding such actions contrary to law and rule of law in refund adjudication process.

“Law Must Reach The Soldiers”: CJI Surya Kant Stresses Justice Access for Army in remote Areas

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant addressed Indian Army personnel in Leh, stressing access to justice for soldiers in remote areas, affirming that law must reach them as they safeguard the nation under challenging conditions.

Wife’s Exaggeration of Husband’s Income’ in Maintenance Case Is Not Perjury: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court held that overstating a husband’s income in maintenance proceedings does not automatically attract perjury. Justice Raj Beer Singh dismissed the plea, noting the issue remains pending before the family court.

Tax Assessment Against Deceased Person Invalid: Patna High Court Quashes Demand and Orders Fresh Proceedings Against Legal Heir

The Patna High Court held tax assessment against a deceased person invalid, annulling the demand. It directed the Commercial Taxes Officer to initiate fresh proceedings against the legal heir in accordance with law, ensuring compliance with proper legal procedure.

Chinese Visa Scam: Delhi High Court Closes Karti Chidambaram’s Plea To Defer Charges

The Delhi High Court disposed of Karti Chidambaram petition as infructuous in a money-laundering case linked to the Chinese visa scam, after charges were framed in the connected Central Bureau of Investigation case.

ANI vs OpenAI: Delhi High Court Reserves Verdict on Interim Relief Plea in AI Copyright Dispute

The Delhi High Court reserved judgment on Asian News International interim relief plea in its copyright suit against OpenAI. Justice Amit Bansal heard extensive submissions from parties, amici curiae, and intervenors before reserving orders.

Param Bir Singh vs Lilavati Trust: Bombay High Court Bars Both Sides From Publishing Defamatory Content in Media

The Bombay High Court directed the Lilavati Kirtilal Mehta Trust and Param Bir Singh to avoid publishing alleged defamatory content against each other. Justice Milind N. Jadhav passed an interim order in a defamation suit seeking damages and injunction.

AI-Generated Fake Judgments Becoming a Global Menace: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of India warned against fabricated AI-generated judgments being cited in courts, calling it a growing menace globally. The bench of Rajesh Bindal and Vijay Bishnoi urged caution while relying on such material.

Rahul Gandhi Citizenship Case: Allahabad HC Allows Centre to Join As Party, Demands Records

The Allahabad High Court allowed the Centre to be impleaded in a plea on Rahul Gandhi citizenship. Justice Subhash Vidyarthi directed production of relevant records on April 6 while hearing a petition filed by S. Vignesh Shishir.