Latest court orders, judgments, and legal developments from Indian courts — AI-curated and summarized.
FeaturedThe Gauhati High Court has denied anticipatory bail for an applicant in a fake GST invoice case involving a tax liability of ₹3.12 crore, noting the necessity of custodial interrogation.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court of India ruled that the pre-2008 Section 79 of the IT Act does not provide immunity to intermediaries from defamation claims under the IPC. The ruling allows the matter to proceed to trial, highlighting the legal responsibilities of intermediaries.
FeaturedThe Delhi High Court in Intra Cellular Therapies v. Controller of Patents tackles critical issues of disclosure and efficacy in the context of pharmaceutical patent law.
FeaturedThe Delhi High Court ruled in Array Biopharma Inc. v. Deputy Controller of Patents that patent objections must be substantiated by claims and evidence, rather than merely cited. This ruling emphasizes the necessity for a more rigorous application of the inventive step and relevance to Sections 3(d) and 3(i).
FeaturedThe Delhi High Court addressed two key issues in pharmaceutical patent law concerning disclosure and therapeutic efficacy in Intra Cellular Therapies v. Controller of Patents, highlighting ongoing complexities in patentability standards.
FeaturedThe Ministry of Law and Justice has formally announced that the Tribunals Reforms Act, 2026 has come into effect as of August 25, 2026. The Act aims to enhance the functioning of various tribunals across India.
FeaturedThe NCLT has significantly reduced Subhash Chandra's liability in an insolvency case, scaling down claims from over ₹22,000 crore to ₹6.25 crore, indicating a drastic 99.97% haircut for creditors.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court denied specific performance of a land sale agreement, citing limitation grounds and ordered a refund of part consideration with interest. This ruling highlights the importance of timelines in contractual obligations.
FeaturedThe Bombay High Court has ruled that GST proceedings against a non-existent amalgamated company are void ab initio.
FeaturedThe Ministry of Law and Justice has officially notified the commencement of the Tribunals Reforms Act, 2026, effective August 25, 2026. This Act aims to enhance the efficiency and transparency of tribunals in India.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court has issued ten directives aimed at expediting trials in dowry-related cases, mandating courts to frame charges within 90 days and limiting adjournments to improve the enforcement of laws against dowry deaths and cruelty.
FeaturedThe Ministry of Law and Justice has officially notified the commencement of the Tribunals Reforms Act, 2026, enhancing the efficiency and functioning of tribunals in India. With immediate effect from August 25, 2026, this Act addresses the operational aspects of tribunal appointments and members.