Latest court orders, judgments, and legal developments from Indian courts — AI-curated and summarized.
FeaturedThe Madras High Court ruled that preventing Dalits from entering temples on caste grounds constitutes untouchability, violating Article 17 of the Constitution.
FeaturedThe recent FEMA amendment by RBI substitutes NCLT references with Competent Authority designations, addressing merger process deficiencies but exposing unresolved structural issues.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court has ruled that a late deposit of the Foreign Travel Tax (FTT) by Saudi Arabian Airlines does not amount to a tax failure, thereby quashing a penalty of Rs. 71 lakhs imposed under Section 38(3) of the Finance Act.
FeaturedThe ITAT ruled that unutilised capital gains claimed as exempt under Section 54 cannot be taxed before the statutory investment period expires. This decision clarifies the timing of taxation related to capital gains not reinvested.
FeaturedThe Controller General of Patents, Designs, and Trademarks (CGPDTM) has issued new guidelines regulating AI usage in patent examinations. This marks a significant step towards integrating technology while ensuring human oversight is maintained.
FeaturedThe Delhi High Court is scrutinizing the automated takedown mechanisms of social media intermediaries amid concerns over free speech implications. The court's analysis highlights the need for careful consideration of copyright enforcement processes in the digital landscape.
FeaturedThe Delhi High Court's ruling in Array Biopharma Inc. v. Deputy Controller clarifies that patent objections must be substantiated by evidence linked to the claims, highlighting judicial scrutiny in patent examination.
FeaturedIn a convocation address, Justice Ujjal Bhuyan emphasized the importance of freedom of expression for students and denounced punitive actions against dissenting voices.
FeaturedThe Delhi High Court's judgment in Hindware Ltd. v. Grohe India Pvt. Ltd. underscores the issues of keyword advertising related to trademark infringement. This landmark ruling clarifies using registered trademarks as keywords in online advertising.
FeaturedSubhash Chandra has appealed against a recent NCLT decision reducing his liability from ₹22,000 crore to ₹6.25 crore. Creditors are expressing strong discontent, claiming the ruling significantly undermines their recovery prospects.
FeaturedIn a key ruling, CESTAT Kolkata has quashed a penalty imposed under Section 112(a)(ii) after the principal customs allegations against the importer were found lacking. This case underscores the importance of solid legal grounds for imposing penalties.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court of India has ruled that the pre-2008 Section 79 of the IT Act does not provide immunity to intermediaries against defamation claims under the IPC, allowing factual issues to proceed to trial.