Legal Updates 2 October 2026
Supreme Court Halts Ahmedabad Blast Death Sentence, Courts Issue Key Rulings
The Supreme Court has stayed the execution of the death sentence for the 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts convict, prompting further legal scrutiny. Simultaneously, Indian high courts delivered notable rulings on property ownership when funds come from a spouse's family, imposed penalties for administrative delays, questioned judicial administration practices, and clarified procedural aspects in cheque bounce cases, reflecting a broader wave of judicial activity across the country.
- Supreme Court stays death penalty for the 2008 Ahmedabad blast convict. Details in Law Chakra and Times of India.
- Property case: Kerala High Court rules that property bought wholly with a wife’s father’s money can be declared her exclusive asset despite joint sale deed. Read more at Law Trend.
- Judicial administration: Allahabad High Court calls for recalibration of chief‑justice‑centric administration. See Law Chakra.
- Penalty for delay: Allahabad High Court imposes a ₹1 lakh cost on UP authorities for a 31‑year delay in appointing a judicial officer. Full story at Law Trend.
- Supreme Court bench activity: A nine‑judge Constitution Bench is expected to deliver its verdict on faith‑related matters this month. Details in Kerala Kaumudi.
- Recall plea: Another plea seeks to overturn the split Supreme Court verdict on CEC and EC appointments. See Moneycontrol.
- Disciplinary action: High Court sets aside disciplinary action against an IAS officer over a CBI closure report. Read at Law Trend.
- Cheque bounce: Rajasthan High Court clarifies that an authenticated bank return memo can be marked later in cheque‑bounce cases. Full article at Times of India.
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