Here is the Daily Roundup of Important Judgments and Orders from the Supreme Court and the High Courts for September 9, 2026.
Arbitration Clause in Loan Agreement Can Bind Personal Guarantor When Guarantee Is Integral to Composite Transaction: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court ruled that a personal guarantor can be bound by an arbitration clause in a loan agreement where the guarantee is expressly integrated into the contractual framework. The Court found the guarantees formed an inseparable part of the composite transaction and restored the guarantor to the arbitration proceedings. Read more...
Inquiry Officer Must Examine Witnesses in Employee’s Presence, Give Opportunity for Cross-Examination: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court set aside a disciplinary order against Government Polytechnic’s Officiating Principal, holding that witnesses must be examined in the charged employee’s presence and an opportunity for cross-examination must be provided under Rule 7(vii). Read more...
‘Cannot Be Countenanced’: Bombay HC Issues Contempt Notice To Maharashtra Law Secretary After Aggressive Courtroom Outburst
The Bombay High Court issued contempt notice to senior judicial officer Dilip S. Ghumare over an aggressive courtroom response during a hearing concerning 179 Fast Track Court posts. The bench said his conduct appeared to undermine the Court’s authority and directed him to explain why contempt proceedings should not begin. Read more...
Arbitrator To Decide Whether Contract Termination Dispute Is An ‘Excepted Matter’ Outside Arbitration: Supreme Court Clarifies
The Supreme Court clarified that the Arbitral Tribunal’s Section 16 jurisdiction to determine whether a termination dispute is an excepted matter must remain unaffected. The Court clarified the High Court’s direction without deciding the merits of the underlying contract termination dispute Read more...
‘Laughed Away’ Sexual Harassment Complaint: Gujarat HC Quashes FIR Against Federation President, Says Mere Inaction Not Abetment
Gujarat High Court quashed an FIR against federation president Kanaiyalal Patel in a harassment case, holding that mere inaction on a complaint, without intent, does not amount to abetment under law. Read more...
Procession, Anti-National Slogans and Stone-Pelting Show Prima Facie Case Under UAPA: J&K High Court
The J&K High Court restored the charge-sheet against Mohd Yousuf Lone in a 2013 Kupwara case, holding that alleged secessionist slogans, mob leadership and violence against security forces disclosed strong suspicion under the UAPA. The trial court was directed to reconsider framing of charges through a reasoned order. Read more...
Madras HC Questions Secrecy of Look Out Circulars, Says Affected Person Should Be Informed
The Madras High Court questioned the confidential treatment of Look Out Circulars, observing that affected persons should ordinarily be informed. The Court directed the CBI and Bureau of Immigration to explain the reasons for confidentiality and the procedure for obtaining permission to travel abroad before cognisance. Read more...
NOIDA Cannot Deny Zero Period Relief When Promised Access Road Is Unavailable Due to Its Failure: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court dismissed NOIDA’s appeals and upheld Zero Period relief for Sunshine Trade Tower after finding that the promised 45-metre front road was unavailable, affecting the sanctioned commercial project and requiring a revised site plan. Read more...
Satya Niketan PG Collapse: Delhi HC Seeks Centre, Delhi Govt, DU Response on PIL for Hostels in Every College
The Delhi High Court has sought responses from the Centre, Delhi Government and Delhi University on a PIL seeking adequate hostel facilities across DU colleges. The petition also seeks a time-bound hostel development policy following the Satya Niketan PG building collapse. Read more...
Delhi HC Issues Summons to Lawyer in Journalist Omar Rashid’s Defamation Suit Over Social Media Allegation
The Delhi High Court issued summons in journalist Omar Rashid’s defamation suit concerning anonymous social media allegations of sexual misconduct and forced beef consumption. Justice Sachin Datta also issued notice on Rashid’s interim injunction application, with the matter listed for further hearing on September 24. Read more...
Police Final Report Cannot Stop Magistrate From Summoning Accused If Prima Facie Case Exists: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court restored a Magistrate’s order summoning two accused in a Section 307 IPC case despite a police final report. The Court held that a Magistrate can independently assess investigation material and take cognizance when it discloses sufficient grounds to proceed. Read more...
Sikkim HC Awards Rs 5 Lakh to Heirs of Man Who Died in 2019 Accident Despite Tribunal Rejecting Claim
The Sikkim High Court awarded Rs 5 lakh with 7% interest to the heirs of Deepen Mukhia, holding that compensation under Section 140 of the Motor Vehicles Act could be granted despite rejection of their Section 166 claim. The insurer was directed to indemnify the vehicle owner. Read more...
ST Student Also Entitled to 3-Month Extension for Caste Validity Certificate, Says Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court extended the three-month caste validity submission benefit to an ST student whose B.Sc Agriculture admission was at risk. The Court found the exclusion of ST students from the September 4 Government Circular prima facie discriminatory and directed the Scrutiny Committee to decide her claim within six weeks. Read more...
Order XXI CPC Cannot Be Used for Long-Drawn Execution of Section 67 Eviction Orders: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court held that Section 67 proceedings under the U.P. Revenue Code are summary in nature. Their eviction and compensation orders must be enforced through mechanisms provided by the Code and 2016 Rules, rather than the lengthy execution procedure under Order XXI CPC. Read more...
Vedanta Buyback Case | Escrow Release Cannot Shield Company From SEBI Fraud Probe: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court held that release of a buyback escrow does not prevent an independent fraud inquiry under PFUTP Regulations. It found discrepancies in trading data and contradictions in SEBI’s reports, and remanded the Vedanta matter to SAT for fresh adjudication on fraud alone. Read more...
Sharia Body Cannot Decide Muslim Woman’s Marital Status: Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court held that an Idara-E-Shariya Islami Court has no statutory authority to determine marital status or issue binding matrimonial decisions. It declared its divorce communication legally ineffective while declining to decide the constitutional validity of Talaq-e-Hasan, leaving that question for the Supreme Court. Read more...
Consensual Relationship Cannot Become Offence Due to Failed Marriage Promise: Kerala HC Quashes FIR
The Kerala High Court quashed proceedings against a man accused under Sections 69 and 316(2) BNS, finding that the FIR lacked foundational facts showing a false promise from inception or the necessary ingredients of cheating. The Court consequently terminated the criminal proceedings. Read more...
S. 69 BNS | Married Woman Accompanying Man Voluntarily To Hotel Cannot Claim Sexual Relationship Was Induced By Marriage Promise: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court quashed a Section 69 BNS case after finding that the allegations did not establish that a married woman’s consent was induced by a false promise of marriage. The Court also considered the parties’ settlement before ending the criminal proceedings. Read more...
Supreme Court Sets Aside S.S. Das Compulsory Retirement, Says Recent Promotion Contradicted ‘Deadwood’ Finding
The Supreme Court quashed former Indian Trade Service officer S.S. Das’ compulsory retirement, holding that authorities ignored his strong service record and recent promotion while relying selectively on old material and an unsupported confidential note. The Court ordered restoration of applicable service benefits, compensation and costs. Read more...
Karnataka HC Declines Anticipatory Bail to Lawyer in Alleged ‘Cash-for-Bail’ Case, Says Custodial Interrogation Needed
The Karnataka High Court declined anticipatory bail to advocate Dayeena Banu in an FIR concerning allegations of money being sought in the name of a judge for securing bail. Justice V Srishananda said custodial interrogation was necessary and directed that regular bail could be sought after surrender. Read more...
Foreign Driving Licence Cannot Automatically Authorise Driving In India, Punjab & Haryana HC Holds
The Punjab and Haryana High Court dismissed Sameer Gaba’s appeal, holding that his Australian domestic driving licence did not authorise driving in India and his criminal acquittal did not displace the Tribunal’s finding or insurer’s recovery rights. Read more...
Outgoing Partner Can Claim Share Based on Current Value of Dissolved Firm’s Assets, Not 1983 Value: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court dismissed V. Sumitra Reddy’s appeal and upheld directions allowing valuation and liquidation of dissolved partnership assets. The Court held that the 1983 dissolution date governed profits and losses, but did not restrict the outgoing partner’s share in the residue of the partnership property. Read more...
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