Latest court orders, judgments, and legal developments from Indian courts — AI-curated and summarized.
FeaturedThe Allahabad High Court has quashed a GST demand notice against HCL, citing prejudicial remarks made by the GST officer as a reason for setting aside the notice, although it has allowed for reissuance under proper jurisdiction.
FeaturedThe NCLT has ordered the directors of Baid Industries to repay ₹5.14 crore for illegal asset transfers during the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP), imposing a 12% interest penalty.
FeaturedThe NCLT has initiated Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) against Comet Granito Pvt. Ltd. after the company defaulted under the Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS). This development opens the door for creditor claims under the IBC framework.
FeaturedThe Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has clarified that undisclosed foreign bank accounts are taxable under the Black Money Act, irrespective of when they were opened or closed. This ruling emphasizes the obligation of taxpayers to disclose foreign assets in their income tax returns (ITRs).
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.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court clarifies that the moratorium under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) only protects corporate debtors, allowing consumer claims against promoters and co-respondents to proceed.
FeaturedThe ITAT affirmed that compensation from the BSNL VRS is exempt under Section 10(10B), and the entire leave encashment amount is also exempt under Section 10(10AA) of the Income Tax Act, marking a significant clarification for employees.