Patiala House Court granted bail to Vinesh Chandel in an ED money laundering case, noting no opposition from the agency. This is notable under PMLA Section 45, where strict twin conditions usually restrict bail unless courts are satisfied on innocence and conduct.
The Delhi High Court held interest on funds linked to project setup and earmarked for machinery purchase cannot be taxed separately. Bench of Justices V Kameswar Rao and Vinod Kumar ruled such income must be capitalized reducing overall project cost
The Delhi High Court rejected anticipatory bail in a false promise of marriage case citing concealed relationship facts. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma held consent vitiated due to “misconception of facts” and dishonest intention from inception.
The Bombay High Court ruled in favour of Sun Pharma in a trademark dispute over Pantocid. The court restrained Zawadi Healthcare from using Pantozed, citing risk of confusion in medicines.
The Bombay High Court restrained filmmaker Santosh Kumar RS from repeating alleged defamatory statements about film Dhurandhar script. Justice Arif S. Doctor granted interim relief in a defamation suit filed by Aditya Dhar.
The Madras High Court quashed criminal proceedings against Gautham Vasudev Menon in an income tax case. Justice G. K. Ilanthiraiyan held resignation predated alleged default, allowing prosecution to continue against other directors.
The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission stayed execution of bailable warrants issued against Salman Khan in a misleading advertisement complaint. The Commission also sought complete records, including contempt proceedings under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.
The High Court of Judicature at Allahabad ruled that filing matrimonial cases by a wife cannot alone amount to abetment to suicide. The court emphasized necessity of proving mens rea under Section 306 IPC for criminal liability.
The Union government told the Delhi High Court that appointment of a regular NCLT President remains pending since December 2025. The Centre stated it awaits recommendation from the Chief Justice of India under Companies Act provisions.
The Supreme Court of India upheld life imprisonment of a Rajasthan man for burning his wife over a domestic dispute. Justices Sanjay Karol and N. K. Singh highlighted patriarchy and persistent domestic violence reflecting deep-rooted social issues.
