Here is the Daily Roundup of Important Judgments and Orders from the Supreme Court and the High Courts for September 22, 2026.
Supreme Court Upholds Repudiation of ₹7.31 Crore Fire Insurance Claim Over False Declarations and Policy Breach
The Supreme Court set aside the NCDRC’s ₹2.40 crore award in a fire insurance dispute, holding that the insurer was justified in repudiating the claim after finding breaches of policy conditions, false declarations and significant inconsistencies in the insured’s stock records and evidence surrounding the fire. Read more...
Gujarat High Court Gives Adani Enterprises Time to Respond to Ravi Nair’s Custody Plea in Defamation Case
The Gujarat High Court on September 21, 2026, gave Adani Enterprises time to respond to journalist Ravi Nair’s plea challenging his custody. Justice M.K. Thakker heard arguments concerning Nair’s detention after a non-bailable warrant was issued by the Sessions Court. The matter is listed again on September 23. Read more...
Interfaith Same-Sex Couple Has Fundamental Right To Live Together Under Article 21: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court held that two adult women in a same-sex live-in relationship have a fundamental right to live together peacefully under Article 21. Justice Dr. Gautam Chowdhary directed police authorities to provide protection if their voluntary cohabitation was obstructed by family members or others. Read more...
Higher Quote Cannot Cure Failure to Meet Mandatory Experience Requirement: Supreme Court Upholds Cancellation of Tender Bid
The Supreme Court dismissed appeals challenging rejection of Micky Traders’ tender bid for a Ludhiana mandi contract. The Court held that specialised experience in collecting public user charges was mandatory and that cattle fair experience could not satisfy the prescribed eligibility condition. The High Court’s decision was therefore upheld. Read more...
Land Acquisition Act | S. 28A Land Compensation Claim Cannot Get Fresh Limitation From Later High Court Order, Supreme Court Holds
The Supreme Court held that Section 28A of the Land Acquisition Act can be invoked on the basis of a Reference Court award. A later High Court order merely following an earlier enhancement does not create a fresh three-month limitation period, and the appeal was consequently allowed. Read more...
US-Based Doctor To Face Cruelty Trial In India As Delhi HC Partially Rejects Quashing Plea
The Delhi High Court partly quashed criminal proceedings against a US-based medical practitioner, finding no foundational allegation of entrustment for Section 406 IPC. It allowed the Section 498A prosecution to continue and directed the Trial Court to independently examine limitation, including exclusion and extension provisions under the CrPC. Read more...
Can Civil Judges Hear Trade Mark Infringement Suits? Supreme Court Refers Issue to Larger Bench
The Supreme Court has referred to a Larger Bench the issue of whether Civil Judges (Senior Division) notified as Commercial Courts can exercise jurisdiction over trade mark suits covered by Section 134 of the Trade Marks Act, particularly where State notifications create conflicting jurisdictional arrangements. Read more...
Calcutta High Court Upholds Gold Flake Trademark Injunction in IJM Gold Stag Dispute
The Calcutta High Court dismissed an appeal challenging an interim injunction concerning Gold Flake and IJM Gold Stag. The Division Bench upheld the maintainability of the suit, rejected the jurisdictional objections, and found sufficient prima facie material concerning alleged trademark infringement and passing off to sustain temporary protection. Read more...
Karnataka HC Orders Fresh SIT Probe Into KPSC Recruitment Cases, Keeps CBI Transfer Plea Open
The Karnataka High Court has constituted a five-member SIT to conduct a fresh investigation into KPSC recruitment-related Crime Nos. 78 and 89 of 2026. The Court declined to continue the CID or police investigation and did not consider CBI transfer the only option. The connected quashing petitions remain pending. Read more...
Rajasthan HC Grants Interim Protection to Elected Councillors Facing Arrest Fears Ahead of Municipal Chairperson Elections
The Rajasthan High Court granted interim protection in two matters heard urgently on September 20, 2026, before municipal Chairperson elections. Justice Sunil Beniwal restrained the arrest of Sushil Midha until the next hearing, while Justice Nupur Bhati protected nine Hanumangarh councillors from coercive action except according to due process. Read more...
Patna HC Seeks Reforms In Bihar Prison Manual, Mandates Hearing Before Remission Seizure, Suggests Alternative Pathway For Illiterate Prisoners
The Patna High Court examined Bihar's remission framework and held that existing rules are not absolutely selective or excessively discretionary. It directed greater transparency, duplicate remission records, hearing before withdrawal, grievance mechanisms, fixed timelines for premature-release cases and safeguards for prisoners lacking educational or vocational qualifications. Read more...
Mere Terrorist Gang Membership Not Enough For Section 20 UAPA: J&K High Court Quashes Charge Against Dawood
The Jammu & Kashmir High Court partly allowed Dawood’s challenge to the framing of charges. Justice Rajesh Sekhri set aside the Section 20 UAPA charge, holding its essential ingredients absent, while finding prima facie material supporting Section 13 UAPA and Section 201 IPC charges. The trial was directed to proceed according to law. Read more...
Bombay High Court Flags BMC Inaction On Garbage Dumping, Orders Accountability Of Ward Officers
The Bombay High Court directed BMC to fix ward-level accountability for garbage dumping, strengthen complaint mechanisms, implement waste segregation and address odour from the Kanjurmarg dumping site. The Court also directed the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board to monitor pollution complaints and required authorities to submit compliance before the next hearing. Read more...
Kerala High Court Grants Bail To Reporter TV MD Anto Augustine In Abkari Case
The Kerala High Court granted bail to Reporter TV MD Anto Augustine in an Abkari case involving alleged recovery of liquor beyond permissible limits. Justice Kauser Edappagath considered the prosecution's objections, the property-possession dispute and the necessity of continued custody before granting bail subject to conditions. Read more...
Supreme Court Seeks Allahabad HC Report On Trial Judge Allegations In Lakhimpur Kheri Case, Directs Senior Prosecutor
The Supreme Court sought a sealed-cover report from the Allahabad High Court on allegations concerning the Lakhimpur Kheri trial judge. It also directed Uttar Pradesh to appoint a senior and experienced public prosecutor, asking the State to file an affidavit within two weeks regarding the proposed appointment. Read more...
Malviya Nagar hotel fire | Delhi HC Grants Four-Week Interim Bail to Lovkesh Bajaj on Medical Grounds After Major Abdominal Surgery
The Delhi High Court granted Lovkesh Bajaj four weeks’ interim bail on medical grounds after noting his recent major abdominal surgery, open surgical wound and risk of complications. Justice Sachin Datta imposed conditions governing his movement, communication and medical recovery, while clarifying that the order would not affect the trial merits. Read more...
Person Who Does Not Sing One Or All Stanzas Of Vande Mataram Should Not Face Criminal Action: Supreme Court Observes
The Supreme Court has sought the Centre’s response to TM Krishna’s challenge against the 2026 Vande Mataram law and related MHA directions. Justice Joymalya Bagchi indicated that the Bijoe Emmanuel precedent protecting conscientious objectors remains relevant and should govern the application of criminal consequences under the amended law. Read more...
Stalin Tells Madras High Court Party Chief Cannot Be Held Liable For Every DMK Social Media Post
DMK president M.K. Stalin told the Madras High Court that he cannot be held legally responsible for every social-media post issued by party wings or functionaries. He denied approving the disputed post concerning Aadhav Arjuna and sought dismissal of the ₹1 crore defamation suit with costs. The court adjourned further hearing to October 26. Read more...
Supreme Court Notes 105 Instances Of Unauthorised Currency Removal In Ayodhya Temple Donation Case
The Supreme Court recorded that the SIT found 105 instances of unauthorised currency removal or concealment during its investigation into Ayodhya temple donations. The Court noted that eight accused had been identified, 173 witness statements recorded, and the investigation substantially completed. The SIT is to file its chargesheet by September 25, 2026. Read more...
MDS Course Must Be Completed Within Six Years Of Admission, Andhra Pradesh High Court Says
The Andhra Pradesh High Court dismissed Dr. U. Anudeep’s plea seeking continuation of his MDS course. The Court held that the applicable 2017 regulations prescribe six years from admission as the maximum period for completing MDS. It also noted deficient attendance and academic progress. Read more...
Sudhir Chaudhary Tells Delhi High Court He Has Removed Posts Misidentifying Activist Vijay Sherawat
Sudhir Chaudhary's counsel told the Delhi High Court that posts misidentifying activist Vijay Sherawat over CJP protest slogans have been removed. The Court flagged a shortfall in court fee deposit and listed the ₹5 crore defamation suit for further hearing in January. Read more...
Banker’s General Lien Allows Retention Of Gold Jewellery For Other Dues Where Borrower Is Co-Applicant: AP High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court held that Union Bank of India could retain 67.1 grams of gold despite repayment of the gold loan because the borrower had specifically authorised the bank to use the ornaments as security for other debts. The writ petition was dismissed. Read more...
No Proof Of Bribe Demand Or Acceptance: Supreme Court Sets Aside Jaswinder Singh’s Conviction
The Supreme Court allowed Jaswinder Singh’s appeal and set aside his conviction under the Prevention of Corruption Act. The Bench found that prosecution witnesses had not established that the alleged bribe was demanded or accepted by Singh, despite recovery of treated currency during the vigilance trap. Read more...
Non-Disclosure of Pending Criminal Case Cannot Automatically Cancel Police Recruitment Where Form Asked Only About Conviction: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court quashed cancellation of Raju Gangwar’s police constable selection, finding that the recruitment form asked only about conviction and did not specifically seek disclosure of pending cases. The Court also considered his age, acquittal, nature of the case and earlier favourable character verification before directing consequential appointment steps. Read more...
PH High Court Grants Interim Bail to Police Sub-Inspector in Corruption Case, Seeks Haryana Chief Secretary’s Response on Reinstatement Rules
The Punjab and Haryana High Court granted Jora Singh interim regular bail in a corruption-related case, noting that investigation was complete and 28 prosecution witnesses remained unexamined. The Court also directed Haryana’s Chief Secretary to explain the rules governing reinstatement of public servants facing criminal proceedings. Read more...
Missing Original Document Alone Cannot Be Ground To Quash Criminal Proceedings: Supreme Court Restores Forgery Trial
The Supreme Court restored criminal proceedings against Aldila Braganza, holding that the absence of an original document allegedly forged cannot alone justify quashing prosecution. The Court also held that the same issue could not be repeatedly challenged after an earlier High Court decision and directed the trial to proceed. Read more...
Court Cannot Force Investigating Agency to File Chargesheet Based on Its Own Findings: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court held that a court cannot compel an investigating agency to submit a chargesheet contrary to its investigation findings. It also ruled that procurement irregularities alone cannot establish criminal liability against suppliers without specific material showing fraudulent intention, conspiracy, or conscious participation. Read more...
Personal Disputes Cannot Be Treated as Public Order Threat: J&K High Court Quashes Preventive Detention Order
The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court quashed Mohd. Yousuf’s preventive detention, finding that the four incidents relied upon were individualistic and connected with personal disputes. Justice Sanjay Dhar held that repeated criminal cases alone could not establish a threat to public order where ordinary criminal law remained sufficient. Read more...
Supreme Court Upholds Calcutta HC Order Vacating Anti-Suit Injunction Against UK Divorce Proceedings in Matrimonial Dispute
The Supreme Court dismissed Mihir Prakash Bajoria’s appeal against the Calcutta High Court order vacating an anti-suit injunction. The Court held that the injunction was granted prematurely while UK proceedings and jurisdictional questions remained pending, and agreed that the UK was the more convenient forum based on the parties’ matrimonial and residential connections. Read more...
Hindu Succession Act | Hindu Widow’s Property Rights Become Absolute Even Without Partition, Supreme Court Upholds Karnataka HC Ruling
The Supreme Court dismissed a civil appeal concerning property inherited by a Hindu widow under the 1937 Act. It held that formal partition was not necessary for her interest to become absolute ownership under Section 14(1) of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956. Read more...
