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In a first, India now has four women serving as Chief Justices of High Courts simultaneously, marking a significant milestone for gender representation in the higher judiciary. https://www.livelaw.in/top-stories/in-a-first-four-women-high-court-chief-justices-in-india-536903

Madras High Court criticises Supreme Court for ignoring its own observations on early disposal of election disputes https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/madras-high-court-criticises-supreme-court-for-ignoring-its-own-observations-on-early-disposal-of-election-disputes/article71063828.ece

Supreme Court Rejects Plea Seeking Guidelines Regulating Adjournments, Timelines For Case Disposals https://www.livelaw.in/top-stories/supreme-court-rejects-plea-national-guidelines-adjournments-case-timelines-536846

Aftermath of Checkmate Law as laid down by Hon’ble SC- Disallowance made by Income Tax Officer on account of delay in deposit of employees contribution to PF/ESI under Section 36(1)(va) of Income Tax Act, 1961 deleted when intimation order under section 143(1) were issued prior to the date of decision of Hon’ble SC in case of Checkmate Services. RK & Company Manpower Pvt. Ltd. (ITAT Delhi) https://itatonline.org/digest/verdicts/rk-company-manpower-pvt-ltd-itat-delhi/

Assessee was a SEBI-registered foreign portfolio investor (FPI) who invested in shares of International Conveyors Limited (ICL) in 2010 and sold the shares in 2018-19. The purchase and sale transactions are duly supported by contract notes, Demat statements and custodian records placed before the authorities. The assessee retained the said investment for nearly eight years, which militated against the allegation of a pre-arranged accommodation entry transaction. Apart from placing reliance on the generalized findings contained in the investigation report, no evidence had been brought on record to establish any nexus whatsoever between the assessee and the alleged operators/ entry providers or beneficiaries. There was nothing on record to suggest that the assessee had any role in the alleged price manipulation activities or had entered into any arrangement designed to generate artificial capital gains. Even the financial statements of ICL did not support the sweeping allegation that it was merely a shell or paper company devoid of business activity. The material on record indicated that ICL possessed substantial fixed assets, including freehold land, generated revenue of approximately Rs. 99.15 crores during the relevant period, earned profits of approximately Rs. 5.23 crores and reported positive cash flows. Mere suspicion, however strong, could not take the place of evidence, particularly where the Assessee had furnished complete documentary evidence supporting the genuineness of the transactions. Hence, the additions were directed to be deleted. India Max Investment Fund Limited v. DCIT (International Taxation) (ITAT Mumbai) https://itatonline.org/digest/verdicts/india-max-investment-fund-limited-v-dcit-international-taxation-itat-mumbai/

10. In the present case before us, the reasons recorded by the AO nowhere connect with the escapement of income or quantify the same or give any reasonable or rational nexus, reasons cannot be sustained. Accordingly, we are of the view that the issued notice u/s. 148 of the Act is invalid and bad in law, thus the same is quashed and consequently the reassessment is also quashed and accordingly, ground raised by the assessee in the cross objection are allowed and resultantly, the cross objection filed by the assessee stand allowed. ACIT vs. Shiv Kumar Gupta (ITAT Delhi) https://itatonline.org/digest/verdicts/acit-vs-shiv-kumar-gupta-itat-delhi/

If only a small portion of the consideration for the purchase of a property was paid during the year, the addition u/s 69 of the entire purchase consideration cannot be made in the assessment of that one year (Para 11). If the Assessee furnishes corroborative and supporting documentary evidences before the CIT (A) which substantiates the explanation already given before the AO, no fault can be found with the CIT (A) in admitting the said evidences and there was no violation of Rule 46A (Para 9). ITO v. Priya Farrokh Barbana Irani (ITAT Mumbai) https://itatonline.org/digest/verdicts/ito-v-priya-farrokh-barbana-irani-itat-mumbai/

The Supreme Court has invoked its powers under Article 142 of the Constitution and issued binding directions to all High Courts to curb delays in the pronouncement of judgments. A bench led by CJI Surya Kant directed all High Courts to pronounce reserved judgments within three months. It ordered courts to deliver bail orders on the same day or, if reserved, on the next day. The Court also directed immediate communication of regular bail orders to trial courts and said undertrial prisoners granted bail should be released the same day, subject to formalities. All judgments once pronounced must be uploaded on High Court websites within 24 hours, the Court observed. https://x.com/ANI/status/2060234113081327909

A farewell for Hon’ble ITAT Members getting transferred……. https://x.com/NileshModi24/status/2057345325661397354

Bombay lawyers do not know how good they are: Senior Advocate Zal Andhyarujina https://www.barandbench.com/interviews/bombay-lawyers-do-not-know-how-good-they-are-senior-advocate-zal-andhyarujina

The plan prioritizes high-demand disputes over Rs 5 crore and "legacy appeals" filed before March 2022, introducing strict performance targets for Faceless Commissioners to ensure faster adjudication and improved judicial coordination. https://www.financialexpress.com/money/i-t-dept-unveils-aggressive-litigation-cleanup-plan-4240953/

Court takes a strict view about recording court proceedings and uploading them on YouTube https://x.com/NedumparaJ/status/2054472308115517669

Download INTERNATIONAL TAX DIGEST (APRIL 2026) by Dr. Sunil Moti Lala, Advocate, CA, LL. B, Ph.D. https://itatonline.org/archives/digest-of-important-case-laws/

BREAKING - Bar Council of India demands action against Andhra Pradesh High Court Justice Tarlada Rajasekhar Rao for threatening to send young advocate to jail https://x.com/barandbench/status/2051900986567143453

The Bar’s intervention prevented the order from taking effect. Meanwhile, #CJI has sought a report from the HC administration on the incident. https://x.com/utkarsh_aanand/status/2051889635396407323

A lawyer was sent to judicial custody for 24 hours because the Court was of the view that he forcefully threw his file on the table after his case was dismissed. https://x.com/advsanjoy/status/2051846766354718987

Supreme Court says Registry acting "very nasty" CJI Surya Kant: Very nasty registry. Each one sitting here considers themselves as super Chief Justice of India. CJI: Notice has not been issued to ED director stating no such order was passed. Let a fact finding inquiry be undertaken by registrar judicial as to how our March 2026 does not mean notice to the ED. Let notice be served to the Directorate of Enforcement. [Ayushi Mittal vs State of Rajasthan] https://x.com/barandbench/status/2051181176396874013

Bombay HC Judge Recalls Order Adjourning Defamation Suit Till 2046, Now Posts Matter For Hearing In July 2026