The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), New Delhi, held that a demand notice under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code was validly served even though it was sent to an unregistered email ID.

The Tribunal observed that the same email address had been consistently used in prior business dealings between the parties for sharing invoices and communications, and this fact was not disputed by the corporate debtor.

Rejecting objections regarding defective service, the NCLT admitted the insolvency plea filed by Mangal Sales Corporation against Prolific Papers Pvt. Ltd., holding that operational debt and default were clearly established and no pre-existing dispute existed.

[Mangal Sales Corporation v. M/s Prolific Papers Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.]

The Bombay High Court granted interim bail to a man accused in a rape case, even though his anticipatory bail plea was still pending before the trial court.

Justice Ashwin Bhobe noted that the applicant’s marriage was scheduled for May 4 and that substantial arrangements had already been made by both families. Considering these circumstances, the Court granted temporary protection from arrest to facilitate the marriage ceremony.

The interim relief was granted for a limited duration while directing the accused to cooperate with the investigation.

The High Court clarified that the merits of the anticipatory bail application would still be decided independently by the lower court.

[Pratik Ramchandra Gogawale v. State of Maharashtra]

A 14-year-old boy in China has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the rape and murder of a 15-year-old classmate.

According to the Qujing Intermediate People’s Court, the teenager attempted to sexually assault the victim in July 2025 and subsequently strangled her to death.

While the court characterized the nature of the crime as extremely serious, Chinese law explicitly prohibits the death penalty for defendants under the age of 18.

As a result, the court imposed a life sentence, the maximum legal penalty available for a minor under these specific circumstances.

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant stated that judicial training in India must evolve beyond basic digital literacy and include a deeper understanding of Artificial Intelligence and its implications for natural justice.

Speaking at the National Conclave on Technology and Judicial Education organised by the Sikkim High Court, he emphasised that judicial academies should prepare judges to engage with emerging technologies responsibly.

The CJI highlighted that AI is increasingly influencing legal systems and judicial processes, making technological awareness essential for judges.

He stressed that courts must adapt to technological advancements while safeguarding fairness, judicial independence, and public confidence in the justice delivery system.

The Jharkhand High Court refused to entertain a writ petition challenging a GST adjudication order passed nearly five years after issuance of the show cause notice, holding that the petitioner must first avail the statutory appellate remedy.

A Bench of Chief Justice M.S. Sonak and Justice Rajesh Shankar observed that Article 226 jurisdiction cannot ordinarily be invoked to bypass the statutory framework under GST laws.

The petitioner had argued that the prolonged delay rendered the adjudication invalid and also cited financial hardship in meeting pre-deposit requirements.

However, the Court held that disputed factual and legal issues are better examined by the appellate authority rather than through writ proceedings.

[Sujata Udit Builders Pvt. Ltd. v. Chief Commissioner, Central Goods & Service Taxes & Central Excise]

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that regular religious congregations on private property are not immune to state regulation.

The Bench clarified that while personal, occasional prayer is protected, organized gatherings involving outsiders can alter a property's use and affect public order.

The Court emphasized that religious freedom under Article 25 is not absolute and must balance with civic order and the rights of others.

Dismissing a plea to offer regular namaz on a site in Sambhal, the Court held that authorities need not wait for an actual disturbance to intervene if an activity has public consequences.

[Aseen v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors.]

The Election Commission of India has assured the Supreme Court that State government nominees will be present as counting supervisors during the West Bengal assembly election vote count on May 4.

The assurance came during a challenge by the Trinamool Congress against the exclusion of state employees from these roles.

The Bench recorded the ECI’s commitment to follow its own circulars "in letter and spirit." 

While the Calcutta High Court had previously upheld the ECI's prerogative to use Central staff, the Supreme Court disposed of the appeal after the ECI clarified that State officials would not be entirely excluded from the process.

[All India Trinamool Congress v. ECI]

The Madras High Court has directed Tamil Nadu to include lessons on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in the social science curriculum for classes III to X.

The Court emphasized that this mandate aims for "constitutional education" rather than political glorification, focusing on his contributions to justice, equality, and nation-building.

The ruling stemmed from a reformative approach in a criminal case involving the desecration of Ambedkar’s image. After the accused studied his works and showed genuine remorse, the Court quashed the proceedings.

Holding that the State has a social responsibility to ensure constitutional literacy, preventing prejudice and social division among the youth.

[G. Rajesh v. State of Tamil Nadu]

The Supreme Court has directed the whistleblower in the Manipur ethnic violence case to provide a "first-generation" copy of an audio recording allegedly featuring former Chief Minister N. Biren Singh.

The Bench issued the order after the National Forensic Sciences University reported that existing clips were too modified for a clear comparison.

Adv. Prashant Bhushan informed the Court that while the original mobile recording was deleted for safety, a direct copy exists on a pen drive.

The Court also ordered Manipur to provide admitted voice samples of Singh to facilitate the forensic analysis, which must be completed within six weeks.

[Kuki Organisation for Human Rights v. State of Manipur]

The Supreme Court recently heard a plea seeking a probe into an alleged ₹40,000-crore fraud by the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (ADAG).

Advocate Prashant Bhushan questioned why Anil Ambani remains unarrested despite being labeled a "kingpin" in SEBI reports.

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta declined to comment on specific arrests, noting that two fresh FIRs were registered following new discoveries. The Bench expressed concern over the potential misuse of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) to settle massive debts at undervalued rates. 

The Court will review fresh status reports from the CBI and ED on May 8 before issuing further directions.

[EAS Sarma v. UOI & Ors.]

The Supreme Court has directed the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to refund ₹164.91 crore with 7.5% interest to Reliance Eminent Trading.

The ruling clarifies Order XIII-A of the CPC, which allows for "Summary Judgments" in commercial suits without a full trial.

The Bench issued nine guidelines, emphasizing that courts must "grasp the nettle" (tackle difficult issues decisively) on legal points and distinguish between real and "fanciful" defenses. The Court rejected DDA's technical objections regarding possession, noting that the land acquisition had already lapsed.

Exercising powers under Article 142, the Court ensured restitution by canceling the invalid conveyance deed.

[Reliance Eminent Trading & Commercial Pvt. Ltd. v. Delhi Development Authority]

Article 142 of the Constitution grants the Supreme Court a unique, sweeping power to pass any decree or order necessary for doing "complete justice."

This allows the Court to transcend procedural technicalities or statutory gaps to reach an equitable result.

For example, in the recent DDA refund case, the Court used Article 142 to instantly cancel a registered conveyance deed, bypassing the usual lengthy litigation required for such an act.

While this power is extraordinary and must be used sparingly, it serves as a vital tool to ensure that legal outcomes are not just technically correct but also substantively fair.