Daily Legal News Highlights
Supreme Court Upholds Right to Speedy Trial
The Supreme Court reaffirmed that prolonged undertrial detention violates Article 21, instructing faster case disposal and reforms in the judicial backlog.
Government Notifies New Data Protection Rules
Updated privacy and compliance regulations now require corporates to adopt explicit consent models and improved cybersecurity safeguards.
High Court Bars Eviction Without Due Notice
In a key ruling, the High Court declared that tenants cannot be evicted without proper legal procedure, strengthening rental rights.
National GST Tribunal Structure Finalized
The establishment of uniform GST appellate tribunals aims to reduce long-pending tax disputes and streamline indirect tax litigation.
Legal Aid Services Expanded Nationwide
The Legal Services Authority announces remote legal counselling and AI-supported support for rural and economically weaker communities.
E-Courts Phase III Rollout Begins
The judiciary begins large-scale digitisation including e-filing, AI-powered search, cloud-based case access, and remote hearings nationwide.