LatestLegal Updates 6 November 2026
India Court Rulings Impact Visa, Tax, Arrest & Corporate Disputes
Recent Indian judiciary actions have reshaped several areas: the Delhi High Court upheld the right to deny entry despite a valid visa, the Supreme Court clarified arrest time limits, and affirmed state authority to impose surcharges as sales tax. Meanwhile, the Bombay High Court revisited an ex‑serviceman pay case, a Singapore court moved to seize Tata Power shares over a $650 million arbitration debt, and the Supreme Court set a precedent that the 24‑hour arrest window begins at detention.
- Delhi High Court: A Turkmen citizen with a valid visa was denied entry to India, confirming that entry permission can be refused even with proper documentation. Read more
- Singapore Court: Ordered seizure of Tata Power shares to cover a $650 million debt arising from an arbitration award. Read more
- Supreme Court (Tax): Re‑affirmed that state surcharges are an enhancement of sales tax, preserving states’ power to levy additional taxes. Read more
- Bombay High Court: Partially allowed Maharashtra State Power Generation’s review in an ex‑serviceman pay‑fixation dispute, halting recovery actions. Read more
- Supreme Court (Arrest): Declared that the 24‑hour arrest deadline starts from the moment of detention, not from formal arrest. Read more
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