Legal Updates 13 October 2026
Supreme Court Pauses Gandhi Defamation Trial Amid Quota and Consumer Rulings
The Supreme Court halted the criminal defamation case against Rahul Gandhi over his comment on the prime minister, while Karnataka debates a Supreme Court appeal on its SC/ST quota law. Consumer courts ordered refunds for a cancelled KSRTC bus ticket, mandated noise‑zone notifications in Uttar Pradesh, and granted relief in vehicle and school‑fee disputes. The apex also clarified arbitration jurisdiction when agreements cite two locations, and the Madras High Court is set to rule on AIADMK MLA resignations.
Key Court Updates
- The Supreme Court paused the criminal defamation trial of Rahul Gandhi over his remark about the prime minister. Read more.
- Karnataka plans to approach the Supreme Court after the High Court struck down its SC/ST quota increase law. Details.
- KSRTC was ordered to refund ₹975 for a cancelled bus ticket, citing service deficiency. Source.
- Allahabad High Court directed Uttar Pradesh to declare noise zones within three months and curb illegal sirens. Read.
- The Supreme Court ruled that an arbitration agreement mentioning two places can let the exclusive jurisdiction clause decide the seat of arbitration. Full article.
- A consumer court ordered a Rs 3.6 lakh refund for a buyer of a Maruti Invicto with repainted parts. Link.
- Madras High Court set to deliver its verdict on pleas against accepting six AIADMK MLAs' resignations today. More.
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