LatestLegal Updates 7 October 2026
India Courts Shape Finance, Food, Consumer
Supreme Court extended the trial deadline in the Udaya Bhaskar murder case and approved Rajpal Yadav’s plan to sell property to clear cheque‑bounce dues. Delhi High Court paused the FSSAI ban on “energy drink” labels and ordered a refund for Kia Sonet DPF issues. Other rulings include a pending verdict on law‑student attendance rules, Axis Bank’s arbitrator award declared unenforceable, KTR’s legal notice over false passport news, and the quash of a 14‑year cheating case.
- Udaya Bhaskar murder case: Supreme Court signaled a trial deadline extension. Read more
- Rajpal Yadav property sale: Court accepted plan to sell ancestral land to settle cheque‑bounce dues. Read more
- Law student attendance rules: SC reserved its verdict on Delhi High Court’s attendance policy challenge. Read more
- Energy‑drink label ban paused: Delhi HC let PepsiCo, Monster and Reliance keep “energy drink” labeling pending further review. Read more
- Kia Sonet DPF refund: Consumer court ordered a refund of ₹10.99 lakh after DPF failures within 364 km. Read more
- Axis Bank arbitrator award: Delhi High Court declared the award unenforceable, demanding a fresh affidavit. Read more
- KTR legal notice: KTR sent a notice over false news about passport seizure. Read more
- Cheating case quashed: Supreme Court dismissed a 14‑year cheating case against two directors. Read more
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