Latest court orders, judgments, and legal developments from Indian courts — AI-curated and summarized.
The Karnataka High Court ruled that consolidated GST show cause notices under Section 74 are permissible, overturning a previous Single Judge's decision. The court remitted the matter for further proceedings.
The Delhi High Court ruled that exporters can rectify GSTR-3B and address related GSTR-2A mismatches despite technical limitations, ensuring compliance with GST regulations.
The Delhi High Court quashed reassessment proceedings on the grounds that the taxpayer's bank accounts and transactions were previously examined during the original scrutiny assessment, setting a precedent for similar cases.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has prohibited the Punjab government from engaging in large-scale advertising campaigns until overdue employee payments are cleared, signaling a commitment to prioritize employee rights.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has condemned the Punjab government for prioritizing spending on freebies while neglecting to pay legitimate dues to employees, highlighting serious financial management issues. Courts urge equitable budgetary practices.
The Bombay High Court has created 23 fast-track courts to expedite trials related to public examination malpractices, aiming to enhance legal efficiency in addressing such issues. This initiative seeks to deter future offenses by streamlining judicial processes.
Former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has been acquitted in a sexual harassment case filed by women wrestlers, concluding a lengthy legal battle that began with protests at Jantar Mantar. This outcome reinforces the challenges in prosecuting sexual harassment cases.
The Karnataka High Court is set to determine whether a woman can use donor sperm for IVF without her estranged husband's consent during divorce proceedings. This ruling could clarify maternal rights in family law amidst complex personal circumstances.
The NCLT Cuttack restored directors and appointed an Administrator under Section 242(4) in response to claims of minority shareholder oppression.
The NCLAT upheld an NCLT decision that struck down allegations of invalid share transfers as oppressive conduct due to non-compliance with statutory norms.
The NCLT Allahabad has sanctioned India Glycols’ demerger scheme for its biopharma and spirits businesses under Sections 230–232 after confirming statutory compliances were met.
The Reserve Bank of India has released a Master Direction regarding the detection, reporting, and monitoring of fake Indian currency notes (FICNs). This directive sets out comprehensive protocols for financial institutions to combat counterfeiting.