Latest court orders, judgments, and legal developments from Indian courts — AI-curated and summarized.
FeaturedThe Delhi High Court's interim order in ANI v. OpenAI marks a pivotal moment in Indian copyright law as it recognizes user rights and fair dealing principles in the context of AI use.
FeaturedThe Madras High Court has declared the Thamirabarani river a legal person, thereby granting it rights against pollution. The ruling bans all forms of immersions and dumping in the river, except for ashes.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court provided relief to a CRPF officer who fought for service benefits for over 25 years, criticizing authorities for their failure to comply with previous court directions.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court is set to hear critical GST matters emanating from decisions of the Telangana High Court, which have significant implications for tax compliance and procedural justice. Stakeholders should prepare for potential changes in GST jurisprudence.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court has declared the right to walk on demarcated footpaths as a fundamental right, mandating enhanced compensation for victims of accidents on these paths.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court mandates that police must register FIRs for missing persons in child trafficking cases without preliminary inquiries. This ruling aims to enhance the response to child trafficking across India.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court has set aside the Bombay High Court's ruling granting anticipatory bail to Sunil Biyani, emphasizing that relief cannot be provided if anticipatory bail pleas are premature. This decision underscores the importance of solid grounds in such requests under the Central Goods and Services Tax Act.
FeaturedThe Allahabad High Court has awarded ₹25 lakh as constitutional compensation to two adult sisters unlawfully confined by their father following their conversion to Islam. The court found both the father and the state responsible for violating the sisters' rights.
FeaturedThe Madras High Court's ruling in Novartis AG v. Venkata Narayana Active Ingredients brings clarity to the Bolar exemption by analyzing evidentiary requirements for regulatory approvals, while cautioning against potential burdens on manufacturers.
FeaturedThe Delhi High Court's ruling in Home Box Office Inc. v. Streamzy.To seeks to balance effective online piracy combat with the legitimate rights of ISPs. The analysis sheds light on the court's approach to dynamic injunctions and the implications for internet service providers.
FeaturedThe Delhi High Court has clarified the evidentiary threshold necessary for granting interim injunctions in copyright cases. The ruling in Saregama v. Ilaiyaraaja highlights the complexities surrounding assignment validity and the protection of decades-old rights amidst digital transformations.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court has ruled that the omission of CGST Rule 96(10) applies to pending refund proceedings without a saving clause, affecting all active refund claims.