Latest court orders, judgments, and legal developments from Indian courts — AI-curated and summarized.
FeaturedThe Delhi High Court's pro-tem order in Malikie v. Xiaomi introduces confusion into standards for assessing Standard Essential Patents (SEPs), indicating a misstep in legal reasoning that may impact future adjudications.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court has quashed outdated criminal proceedings and requested data on pending cases in the Allahabad HC, highlighting the need for timely justice.
FeaturedThe Government has increased the customs duty on gold and silver bullion to 15% through revised notifications effective from May 13, 2026. This update standardizes the duty structure that pertains to various import conditions.
FeaturedSEBI has proposed comprehensive amendments to the Buy-Back Regulations, reintroducing open market buy-backs and simplifying compliance requirements to enhance investor protections.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court has quashed criminal proceedings pending for 35 years, citing violations of the right to speedy trial. It also requested comprehensive data from the Allahabad High Court regarding criminal case backlog.
FeaturedThe Constitution (One Hundred and Sixth Amendment) Act, 2023 introduces a one-third reservation for women in legislative bodies. The article discusses the constitutional basis for this amendment and its implications for women's political participation.
The Tripura High Court upheld the criminal defamation case against Madhabi Biswas Chakraborty, rejecting her plea to quash charges related to derogatory posts about the PM and others.
The RBI has issued a draft on 'Interest Rates on Loans and Advances' for public consultation, addressing regulatory policies for effective monetary policy transmission.
The Delhi High Court addressed the evidential threshold necessary to obtain an interim injunction in the Saregama case. This ruling clarifies the requirements for establishing copyright ownership at the interim stage amid evolving digital landscapes.
The Delhi High Court has ruled that the Assessing Officer can critique the flaws in Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) methodology but cannot modify the expected rate of return used in share valuation under Section 56(2)(viib).
The IBBI has suspended the Authorised Financial Advisor of a liquidator for three months due to non-filing and non-cooperation during the liquidation of Oceanic Edibles. This measure underscores the necessity for diligence and transparency in insolvency proceedings.
The NCLT has pronounced that procedural delays in filing liquidation pleas do not impede the Committee of Creditors' (CoC) statutory decision to liquidate. This ruling underscores the importance of timely creditor actions.