Latest court orders, judgments, and legal developments from Indian courts — AI-curated and summarized.
Kerala High Court holds civil courts lack jurisdiction over industrial pollution claims within NGT's exclusive domain.
The Supreme Court declined a complete ban on firecrackers but stressed public awareness campaigns involving figures like Virat Kohli to encourage eco-friendly Diwali celebrations.
Bombay High Court expressed alarm that Mumbai’s air pollution exceeds Delhi’s, directing MPCB and civic bodies to enforce anti-pollution measures during festivals.
The RBI has issued an indicative calendar for the auction of Government of India dated securities for October 2026 to March 2027, including Sovereign Green Bonds, enhancing market transparency.
RBI releases indicative issuance calendar for Government of India dated securities, including Sovereign Green Bonds, for H2 FY2026-27.
RBI releases indicative calendar for Government of India dated securities, including Sovereign Green Bonds, for second half of FY27.
The Orissa High Court ruled that a corporate debtor cannot be criminally prosecuted for environmental violations occurring before the initiation of Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) once a resolution plan is approved and a new management is in place.
The Orissa High Court ruled that a corporate debtor cannot be prosecuted for environmental violations committed prior to the initiation of Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) if a resolution plan has been approved and management has transferred to a new entity.
New amendments to the Municipal Debt Securities Regulations introduce an ESG-focused framework, promoting transparency and accountability in municipal financing.
The Orissa High Court is reviewing a penalty tax demand of Rs 35 crore related to mining lease tenure, examining the legality of the Revisional Authority's decision.
India's CSIR and Brazil’s INPI have collaborated on access to the Traditional Knowledge Digital Library, a development with implications for global biodiversity governance and patenting practices.
A collaboration between India's CSIR and Brazil's INPI on the Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) signifies a new phase in global biodiplomacy, with implications for biodiversity governance and user-country compliance.