Latest court orders, judgments, and legal developments from Indian courts — AI-curated and summarized.
The Himachal Pradesh High Court ruled in SML Ltd. v. M/s Happy Agro Chemicals that isolated purchases cannot establish jurisdiction for patent infringement cases.
The Bar Council of India has introduced new regulations governing social media use by advocates, aiming to curb misleading legal content. Advocates and law students must disclose their status and the use of AI tools when sharing legal content.
The Rajasthan High Court ruled that university affiliation fees do not attract GST, affirming that such affiliation is a statutory function rather than a taxable supply. This decision is beneficial for educational institutions.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has ruled that advocates are not liable for alleged deficiencies in legal services under the Consumer Protection Act, asserting that such complaints are non-maintainable. This decision clarifies the scope of legal practice within consumer rights.
The Madras High Court provided a right to be forgotten for an individual acquitted in a POCSO case, ordering the blocking of their details from public access.
The Supreme Court ruled that a Minister's individual statements do not reflect the government's view unless formally endorsed, emphasizing the distinction between personal and official statements.
The new FCRA Amendment Rules impose enhanced compliance and accountability measures on NGOs regarding foreign funding. Key changes include stricter registration and disclosure requirements.
The Supreme Court ruled that obtaining hotel booking records and call detail records is permissible to establish adultery in matrimonial disputes, as it does not infringe on privacy rights.
The Supreme Court established that the average income from the last three Income Tax Returns (ITRs) of self-employed individuals should be considered in compensation assessments, particularly in motor accident cases.
The Supreme Court ruled that post-death Income Tax Returns (ITRs) require financial verification and fixed annual income assessment based on available records. This decision enhances compensation considerations.
The Karnataka High Court ruled that writ petitions challenging civil trial court orders via certiorari are not maintainable during corporate insolvency. Parties must resort to statutory remedies under the CPC.
The Gauhati High Court ruled that PAN Card and EPIC are insufficient as proof of citizenship in Foreigners Tribunal cases without reliable supporting documents.