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LatestLegal Updates 5 October 2026

Supreme Court Rulings and Consumer Court Highlights This Week

The Supreme Court is set to announce its decision on Shyamkanu Mahanta's bail in the Zubeen Garg case, while also addressing tenant compensation and media intervention matters. Meanwhile, Delhi High Court issues a split verdict in the JITF-NTPC dispute, and consumer courts rule against forced service charges and misleading holiday offers, highlighting a busy week for Indian judiciary across criminal, commercial, and consumer domains.
  • Supreme Court bail decision: A verdict on Shyamkanu Mahanta's bail plea in the Zubeen Garg death case is scheduled for October 5. Read more.
  • JITF‑NTPC split verdict: Delhi High Court delivers a divided ruling, leaving a Rs 1,889 crore arbitral award dispute unsettled. Details.
  • NDPS appellate hurdle: Supreme Court clarifies Section 37 implications for NDPS convicts, impacting appellate procedures. Full article.
  • Irish tax ruling: New judgment offers capital‑gains tax relief for foreign investors in Irish‑registered companies. Source.
  • Media privilege case: The News Minute seeks to intervene in a Supreme Court privileges dispute affecting election result reporting. Read.
  • Tenant compensation: Supreme Court says tenants cannot claim compensation after requisition if no award was granted. See more.
  • Service charge ruling: Bengaluru Consumer Commission holds that service charges are voluntary, citing CCPA guidelines. Learn.
  • Unfair holiday scheme: Consumer court orders refund and interest after a couple was sold a deceptive holiday membership. Article.

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