SC sets aside rulings quashing JAO notices, remits reassessment cases to High Courts

IANS | April 29, 2026 5:44 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) In a significant ruling impacting thousands of reassessment cases under the Income Tax Act, the Supreme Court has set aside a series of High Court rulings that had quashed reassessment notices issued by Jurisdictional Assessing Officers (JAOs) and remitted the matters back for fresh adjudication in light of the Finance Act, 2026.

Delhi HC Chief Justice’s Bench virtual hearings disrupted by obscene content

IANS | April 29, 2026 2:48 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) The Delhi High Court’s video conferencing proceedings before the Chief Justice’s Bench were repeatedly disrupted on Wednesday after unidentified participants allegedly displayed obscene and pornographic content on screen.

SC declines fresh guidelines on hate speech, says existing criminal law framework adequate

IANS | April 29, 2026 11:51 AM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to issue any additional directions or frame fresh guidelines to curb hate speech across the country, holding that the existing criminal law framework is adequate to address such offences.

Digital arrest fraud: Over 9,400 WhatsApp accounts blocked, Centre tells SC

IANS | April 28, 2026 7:23 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) More than 9,400 WhatsApp accounts linked to India and involved in the so-called 'digital arrest' scam have been banned since January 2026, Attorney General R. Venkataramani told the Supreme Court.

Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma recuses from Karti Chidambaram plea in Diageo Scotland-linked CBI case

IANS | April 28, 2026 1:27 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma of the Delhi High Court on Tuesday recused herself from hearing a plea filed by Congress MP Karti P. Chidambaram seeking quashing of a CBI corruption case linked to alleged bribery involving Diageo Scotland.

Bengal phase 2 polls: 2nd supplementary list of Appellate Tribunals published; 1,468 names added, six deleted

IANS | April 28, 2026 12:46 PM

Kolkata, April 28 (IANS) With the Election Commission of India (ECI) having published the second supplementary list of voters in West Bengal disposed of through the Appellate Tribunals judging the 27 lakh cases found excludable in the earlier judicial adjudication process on Tuesday morning, that is just a day before the second phase of the crucial two-phase Assembly elections in the state, only 1,468 names were cleared.

No place safe for drug kingpins: Amit Shah on Salim Dola's deportation

IANS | April 28, 2026 12:20 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said that the deportation of Salim Dola marks a major breakthrough in the Modi government's mission to dismantle drug cartels, and showcases the Centre's "zero tolerance against Narco syndicate".

Salim Dola deported: Major win for India as crackdown tightens on underworld networks

Vicky Nanjappa | April 28, 2026 11:55 AM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) The deportation of Salim Dola marks a significant breakthrough for Indian law enforcement agencies, reinforcing an ongoing crackdown on organised crime and narcotics syndicates.

SC rules subsequent offence alone not ground for cancellation of bail

IANS | April 27, 2026 7:27 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) In a significant ruling on cancellation of bail under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, the Supreme Court has held that bail cannot be cancelled solely on the ground of involvement in a subsequent offence where the statutory conditions under Section 480(3) of the BNSS are not attracted.

Maha Governor releases JGU’s AI Governance Report at national seminar on AI, Law and Society

IANS | April 27, 2026 3:45 PM

Mumbai, April 27 (IANS) Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma released the AI Governance Report 2026 by O.P. Jindal Global University in Mumbai. “I congratulate the Cyril Shroff Centre for AI, Law & Regulation (at O.P. Jindal Global University), where members of industry and public institutions have come together in a spirit of shared values. Such seminars demonstrate how innovation and partnerships can lead to impactful solutions,” Varma said.

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SC sets aside rulings quashing JAO notices, remits reassessment cases to High Courts

Delhi HC Chief Justice’s Bench virtual hearings disrupted by obscene content

SC declines fresh guidelines on hate speech, says existing criminal law framework adequate

Digital arrest fraud: Over 9,400 WhatsApp accounts blocked, Centre tells SC

Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma recuses from Karti Chidambaram plea in Diageo Scotland-linked CBI case

Bengal phase 2 polls: 2nd supplementary list of Appellate Tribunals published; 1,468 names added, six deleted

No place safe for drug kingpins: Amit Shah on Salim Dola's deportation

Salim Dola deported: Major win for India as crackdown tightens on underworld networks

SC rules subsequent offence alone not ground for cancellation of bail

Maha Governor releases JGU’s AI Governance Report at national seminar on AI, Law and Society

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