Legal Updates 26 October 2026
Supreme Court Rulings Reshape Politics, OBC Policy, and Court Jurisdiction
Recent rulings from the Supreme Court and high courts have reshaped India's political and administrative landscape: the UP court acquitted Rahul Gandhi, the OBC creamy‑layer verdict paused IAS training and left the centre awaiting guidance on service allocation, Rajasthan's high court suspended a sentence for lack of monetary proof, and the apex court overturned an IFS promotion order while clarifying commercial court jurisdiction over real‑estate disputes.
Key developments:
- Rahul Gandhi acquitted in a defamation case by the UP court; the Supreme Court had earlier stayed the conviction. Read more
- Supreme Court OBC creamy‑layer ruling stalls IAS training and prompts the Department of Personnel and Training to seek clarification on service allocation. Read more
- Rajasthan High Court suspends sentence in a case where no monetary consideration was proved. Read more
- Centre awaits SC direction on OBC creamy‑layer before proceeding with service allocation. Read more
- Supreme Court quashes High Court order on IFS promotions, upholding the regulatory framework. Read more
- Bombay High Court clarifies commercial court jurisdiction over real‑estate disputes. Read more
- Delhi High Court bars commercial court from suo motu revisiting final transfer orders. Read more
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