Latest court orders, judgments, and legal developments from Indian courts — AI-curated and summarized.
The Bombay High Court has quashed an Enforcement Directorate arrest, citing lack of new evidence and procedural irregularities in invoking prosecution under PMLA.
Legal scholar Rohit Pradhan warns of 'prompt injection' attacks in e-filings that could manipulate AI tools used by Indian courts. Calls for judicial awareness, e-filing safeguards, and legal accountability frameworks to prevent covert influence.
Delhi HC decision in SARR Freights v Argo Coral overlooks key conflict of laws issues despite London arbitration clause and English law choice, raising questions on comity and rectification.
NCLAT stays share buyout order in oppression and mismanagement case due to concerns over independence and reliability of the valuation report for 33.2% stake.
Bombay High Court restrains release of Sonakshi Sinha film until co-producer deposits ₹8.85 crore with interest, citing arbitration rights under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act.
Telangana High Court refused to set aside a 2013 Lok Adalat award where the petitioner retained sale consideration, holding that one cannot affirm a decree and later allege fraud.
The Kerala High Court ruled that a commercial suit filed in an ordinary civil court cannot be rejected solely for want of jurisdiction under the Commercial Courts Act; instead, the plaint must be returned for presentation to the appropriate court.
SEBI revises AIF Regulations to introduce securities market exposure criteria for accredited investors and strengthens dispute resolution mechanisms.
Calcutta and Delhi High Courts differ on whether non-use cancellation proceedings under Section 47 trigger automatic stay of trademark infringement suits under Section 124. The split may require appellate resolution.
Courts differ on whether Section 124 allows stay of infringement suits when a Section 47 cancellation petition is pending; Delhi and Calcutta High Courts take conflicting views.
Delhi High Court rules banks cannot unilaterally reduce interest on fixed deposits maintained under court orders without just cause, in NatWest vs Hero Exports.
Calcutta and Delhi High Courts differ on whether Section 47 cancellation triggers Section 124 stay. Courts remain split on whether non-use proceedings constitute 'rectification'.