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The Supreme Court has ruled that direct recourse to a Human Rights Court is permissible without requiring a prior inquiry by a Human Rights Commission.
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Source: SCC Online (legal reporting)
The Calcutta High Court held that a cooperative bank cannot indefinitely withhold gratuity based on administrative autonomy or pending criminal proceedings without an applicable service rule authorising such action.
Subject: Court developments
Area: Judgments & legislation
Source: SCC Online (legal reporting)
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal set aside the corporate insolvency resolution process against Superfine Metals (P) Ltd.
Subject: Court developments
Area: Judgments & legislation
Source: SCC Online (legal reporting)
The Supreme Court has declined to transfer the Satya Niketan PG hostel building collapse case from the Delhi High Court to itself. The Court additionally requested the High Court to monitor the matter at short intervals.
Subject: Court developments
Area: Judgments & legislation
Source: SCC Online (legal reporting)
A roundup of prominent Supreme Court rulings from August 2026 outlines major developments across judicial administration, cybercrime prevention, and criminal law.
Subject: Briefs & roundups
Area: Judgments & legislation
Source: SCC Online (legal reporting)
The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly has passed a resolution calling for Tamil to be recognised as the principal language of the Madras High Court. The resolution relies upon constitutional provisions as well as technological advancements.
Subject: Constitutional developments
Area: Judgments & legislation
Source: SCC Online (legal reporting)
The Maharashtra Government has amended the Table of Fees under the Registration Act, 1908. The revision modifies the applicable fees for computerized searches, certified copies, and attendance at private residences or jails.
Subject: Amendments & legislation
Area: Judgments & legislation
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