Latest court orders, judgments, and legal developments from Indian courts — AI-curated and summarized.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court has upheld the Gujarat High Court's decision to refuse the suspension of Narayan Sai's life sentence in a 2013 rape conviction, emphasizing the urgency for timely resolution of the appeals process.
FeaturedChief Justice Surya Kant highlighted the efficacy of mediation, stating voluntary compliance rates for agreements reached through mediation can be as high as 90%, significantly improving resolution outcomes compared to imposed decisions.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court upheld a Delhi High Court ruling stating that payments for Amazon Web Services cloud services are not taxable in India. This ruling clarifies that such payments do not qualify as royalties or technical fees unless they involve a transfer of technology or intellectual property rights.
FeaturedIn Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha v. Tech Square Engineering Pvt. Ltd., the Delhi High Court recognized 'ALPHARD' as a well-known trademark, elucidating the criteria for establishing trans-border reputation. This ruling could have significant effects on luxury branding in India.
FeaturedThe Delhi High Court's ruling in Home Box Office Inc. v. Streamzy.To addresses the balance between combating online piracy and limiting expansive website-blocking orders. The decision is a noteworthy attempt to clarify the law on dynamic injunctions under Section 79 of the IT Act.
FeaturedIn a significant ruling, the Kerala High Court determined that the burden to prove absence of negligence lies with the Director under the KVAT Act when recovery from personal assets is sought.
FeaturedThe Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released comprehensive directions on loan recovery and recovery agencies for commercial banks, effective from January 2027, aimed at establishing borrower safeguards.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court has directed the formation of Integrated Coordination Groups to address industrial pollution in Rajasthan water bodies, particularly the Jojari River. This decision arises from a suo motu case highlighting significant contamination threats.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court has upheld the CESTAT order that rejected customs demands for undervaluation claims based on uncertified electronic evidence. This ruling signifies a robust stance on the admissibility of evidence in customs valuations.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court has ruled that appeals filed before the High Court prior to the amendment of Section 15Z of the SEBI Act remain maintainable, affirming the legal standing of such appeals.
FeaturedIn Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha v. Tech Square Engineering Pvt. Ltd., the Delhi High Court conferred well-known status to the trademark 'ALPHARD', emphasizing its trans-border reputation, particularly within niche markets.
FeaturedThe Delhi High Court's judgment to uphold the block on Telegram marks a landmark moment impacting content regulation for digital platforms in India. Legal practitioners must now navigate the ramifications of this decision.