Legal Updates 10 October 2026
India Courts & Mediation: New Rulings, Refunds, and OBC Quota Shifts
Recent developments in India show the judiciary taking active roles in mediation, regulatory oversight, and social justice. The Supreme Court urged broader mediation in justice delivery, while state courts restored the 14% OBC reservation in Madhya Pradesh. Consumer protection rulings forced refunds on faulty products, and the court highlighted long‑standing vacancies in power regulatory bodies. Additionally, a high‑profile bribery FIR was ordered against a former Kerala chief minister.
- Trump claims credit for India‑Pakistan ceasefire – The former US president again linked himself to the ceasefire agreement, sparking debate. Read more
- Supreme Court chief stresses mediation – The Chief Justice highlighted mediation’s role in speeding up justice delivery. Read more
- SC asks states to explain regulator vacancies – The court seeks responses on prolonged gaps in power regulatory bodies. Read more
- Madhya Pradesh High Court restores 14% OBC quota – The court reversed a previous increase to 27%, reinstating the 14% reservation. Read more
- Supreme Court rebukes refund orders and FEMA breach – An 18% rebuke accompanied a ₹537.5‑crore contravention finding. Read more
- Consumer panel orders iPhone refund – A consumer commission ordered a refund after a phone burst in a pocket. Read more
- Kerala High Court orders FIR against former CM – The court directed a criminal case in the CMRL bribery scandal. Read more
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