Latest court orders, judgments, and legal developments from Indian courts — AI-curated and summarized.
FeaturedThe Allahabad High Court has ordered a crackdown on advocates involved in criminal activity in Uttar Pradesh, highlighting systemic issues in the Bar associations.
FeaturedThe Bar Council of India (BCI) has introduced stringent regulations governing advocates' social media conduct. Advocates must now designate Social Media Ethics Nodal Officers and ensure transparency in content creation.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court's refusal to stay an injunction in Flipkart v. Marc raises legal questions surrounding house marks and trademark confusion.
FeaturedIn a pivotal ruling, the Bombay High Court addresses procedural timelines under the Trade Marks Rules, prioritizing substantive justice over strict adherence to procedures.
FeaturedThe ITAT invalidated reassessment proceedings for Global Cricket Corporation citing the absence of mandatory notice under Section 143(2) of the Income Tax Act. This establishes the importance of adherence to procedural norms.
FeaturedThe Orissa High Court held that a corporate debtor is not liable for criminal prosecution for environmental violations occurring before commencement of Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process if a resolution plan has been approved.
FeaturedThe NCLAT Delhi has dismissed appeals against penalties and debarment of an auditor related to the audit of a listed company. This ruling reinforces professional accountability and the significance of compliance with audit standards.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court ruled that using offensive expletives does not necessarily constitute obscenity under criminal law, as they must be lascivious and prurient to meet this threshold.
FeaturedIndia has introduced a ban on the import of goods produced using forced labour, with new clauses added to the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023. The changes will take effect 30 days post-publication.
FeaturedThe NCLT Ahmedabad has approved the amalgamation scheme of J.B. Chemicals with Torrent Pharmaceuticals, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court mandated that an accused must be heard before cognizance under the PMLA, emphasizing due process rights. The ruling reinforces the necessity of judicial prudence in the application of preventive measures under the PMLA.
FeaturedThe Competition Commission of India (CCI) has imposed penalties on HP India and various resellers for cartelisation practices in supply chains. The ruling emphasizes the need for compliance with competition laws to prevent anti-competitive conduct.