Latest court orders, judgments, and legal developments from Indian courts — AI-curated and summarized.
FeaturedSEBI passed a final order against Growpital and 30 linked entities for operating an unregistered Collective Investment Scheme and defrauding investors through pooled funds.
FeaturedSC rules consumer forums can’t forensically reassess surveyor reports absent arbitrariness or service deficiency.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court clarified that time extension charges imposed by developer defaults cannot be charged to homebuyers or the statutory resolution authority (SRA). This ruling aims to protect consumer interests in real estate transactions.
FeaturedThe CCPA has fined digital platforms for employing dark patterns that mislead consumers into providing consent, reinforcing that manipulative digital tactics constitute unfair trade practices. Digital compliance is now more critical than ever.
The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority introduced a Trade Margin Rationalisation order capping markups on select anti-cancer drugs. The move aims to improve affordability but may face structural limitations in addressing systemic access issues.
SEBI’s Project Jagrook mandates designated risk disclosures on broker websites and trading apps starting 1 November 2026. Requirements include landing-page warnings and alternate-day in-app messages to enhance investor awareness.
SEBI has extended the deadline for regulated entities to appoint IAAP auditors, conduct accessibility audits, and implement remediation measures to 31 January 2027. The move aims to ensure inclusive digital access for persons with disabilities across websites and apps of listed entities and intermediaries.
From 1 November 2026, SEBI’s Project Jagrook mandates stock brokers to display investor risk warnings on websites and trading apps on alternate days.
SEBI has extended the deadline for regulated entities to comply with digital accessibility norms, including appointment of IAAP-certified auditors, conducting accessibility audits, and implementing remediation measures, to 31 January 2027.
Calcutta HC held that a mere GD entry reporting a lost cheque is insufficient to rebut the statutory presumption under Section 139 of the NI Act without independent corroboration.
Delhi High Court imposed Re. 1 nominal costs on Niva Bupa for misusing IPD jurisdiction in a trademark suit seen as targeting negative reviews. The ruling signals judicial reluctance to entertain IP claims meant to suppress public criticism.
CCPA imposes ₹1 lakh fine on Shangri-La Eros Hotel for unfair trade practice of auto-applying service charges, violating Delhi HC precedent affirming voluntary consumer consent.