Here is the daily roundup of important judgments and orders from the Supreme Court and the High Courts for August 9, 2026.
Former Directors Cannot Challenge Company’s Fraud Classification As Unreasoned When Bank Provides Audit-Based Reasons: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court dismissed a challenge by former company directors against Axis Bank’s fraud classification. The Court found that the bank’s order was reasoned and that the petitioners had received adequate opportunities to address the transaction audit findings before the account was classified as fraud.
Leave To Defend Doesn't Bar Later Eviction Finding On Bona Fide Need: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court dismissed a tenant’s revision petition against an eviction order, holding that leave to defend only permits full adjudication and does not conclusively decide bona fide requirement. The Court also held that the later death of a specially-abled daughter did not, by itself, extinguish the family’s established residential requirement.
Retrospective Tax on Imported Sugar Valid, But No Penalty for Past Transactions: Supreme Court
he Supreme Court upheld Karnataka’s retrospective restriction of sales tax exemption on imported sugar, but ruled that dealers cannot face penalty for earlier transactions. Interest, where legally payable, can run only from the date of lawful demand after reassessment.
RTI Applicant Not Familiar With Language Of Information Cannot Bring Third Party For Inspection: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court set aside rejection of an RTI second appeal and directed authorities to permit the petitioner to inspect records and obtain requested copies within one month. Justice Nirzar S. Desai clarified that the petitioner must personally inspect the records without any accompanying person.
Unpaid Electricity Dues Alone Cannot Make Out Theft Case Without Proof of Dishonest Consumption: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court quashed an FIR alleging electricity theft after finding no material showing that the petitioner’s connection had been disconnected or the meter tampered with. The Court held that unpaid electricity charges may create civil liability, but criminal liability under Section 135 requires dishonest consumption. It permitted recovery under law.
Kerala HC Restores Civil Suit Dismissed Over Non-Service Of Summons, Calls Munsiff’s Remarks On Lawyer ‘Wholly Unwarranted’
Kerala High Court restored a suit dismissed for non-service of summons, ruling the seven-day fresh-summons requirement is directory, not mandatory, and criticised the trial court's unwarranted remarks on counsel's competence.
