Legal Updates 3 October 2026
India Courts Issue Major Consumer & Legal Rulings
Indian courts have handed down a series of notable orders, from consumer refunds and compensation for delayed cinema shows to tax relief for gaming firms and clarifications on cheque‑bounce notices. High courts also upheld maintenance payments and rejected bail for large‑scale drug possession, while state governments prepare Supreme Court challenges on reservation policies.
- Cryotherapy refund: A woman paid for 10 sessions, attended only 4; the consumer forum ordered the clinic to pay Rs 86,200. (Financial Express)
- Cinema ad delay: PVR and PVR Inox were ordered to pay ₹20,000 compensation after a movie started 22 minutes late due to ads. (LiveLaw)
- BC quota challenge: Andhra Pradesh plans to approach the Supreme Court over a high court ruling on a 34% backward‑class reservation. (The Hans India)
- Maintenance upheld: Allahabad High Court rejected a husband's claim of unemployment, confirming his wife’s maintenance. (LawChakra)
- Gaming GST relief: The Supreme Court’s verdict removed penalties and reduced tax demands for gaming firms. (Economic Times)
- Cheque bounce notice: Supreme Court ruled that a notice served at the correct address is deemed valid. (JuriShour)
- Section 138 to family: The Court clarified that a cheque‑bounce notice can be served on a family member. (Legal Service India)
- Swiggy misleading cost: Delhi consumer court ordered Swiggy and a restaurant to pay ₹1 lakh for false “cost for two” claims. (Mint)
- Ilaiyaraaja copyright: Supreme Court declined to disturb a Delhi High Court ruling that the composer has no copyright on the song. (The Statesman)
- Ganja bail denied: Punjab & Haryana High Court refused bail for a man with 109 kg of ganja, stressing speedy trial over bail rights. (LiveLaw)
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