LatestLegal Updates 19 September 2026
India's Courts See Major Judicial Appointments, Mediation Push, and Key Rulings
The Supreme Court appointed judges for four high courts and stayed a Punjab‑Haryana ruling on IT Act Section 147A. It also cleared four in a 25‑year murder case over evidence gaps. Delhi High Court warned of arbitrator shortages, and industry bodies urged more mediation and ODR.
- Judicial appointments: Supreme Court collegium recommended new judges for four high courts. Law Minister announced. Read more
- Arbitration rule issue: Delhi High Court said rigid arbitration rules cause arbitrator scarcity. Read more
- Mediation push: NEC India GC and EY highlight need for mediation and ODR in dispute resolution. Read more and Read more
- Tax law stay: SC stayed Punjab‑Haryana HC ruling that declared Section 147A unconstitutional. Read more
- Murder case acquittal: SC acquitted four in a 25‑year-old murder case due to evidence gaps. Read more
- Consumer law column: Column notes Indian consumer law holds doctors accountable, not lawyers. Read more
- Political disqualification: High Court disqualified Danam Nagender; no SC appeal planned. Read more
- US case: Uber ordered to pay $40 M to family of UCLA graduate killed after cab incident. Read more
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