India Court Rulings and Trade Talks Spotlight 2026 Updates

Bombay High Court Recognises US Divorce Decree (source) – The court ordered cancellation of a Goa marriage registration after a ₹35 lakh settlement, ending a year‑long mediation.

Supreme Court Quarterly Digest (July‑Sept 2026) (source) – Highlights key judgments under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, including the S.K. Jain case and its impact on future awards.

Allahabad High Court on Compound Interest (source) – Ruled that arbitral tribunals cannot award compound interest unless the contract expressly provides for it, citing the Central Bank of India precedent.

Liberty on Trial: Supreme Court Crossroads (source) – Examines the evolving jurisprudence on preventive detention and personal liberty following recent constitutional mandates.

Consumer Court Orders Fee Refund (source) – A student won a ₹39,500 refund after an institute denied fees, with the order invoking the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.

India‑US Trade Deal Progress (source) – Trade minister Piyush Goyal says most talks are finished and the agreement is being fine‑tuned after recent tariff adjustments.

Lay’s Chips Weight Mislabeling (source) – Jaipur consumer commission found a PepsiCo product weighed only 4 g against a declared 15 g, ordering corrective action.

BIS Quality Norm Penalties (source) – Courts imposed fines on firms breaching Bureau of Indian Standards safety rules, including a case against Hindustan Jewellers in Odisha.