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The Delhi High Court’s ruling on banning Telegram highlights the intersection of public order and copyright enforcement, raising concerns about regulatory framework surrounding intermediary liability.
The Delhi High Court has issued a key ruling on transborder reputation, addressing the trademark dispute between an Indian liquor company and an Irish whiskey producer over the mark ‘Whistler’.
The Calcutta High Court has quashed a show cause notice (SCN) issued under Section 74 for multiple financial years, confirming that such a practice is not permitted under the existing laws.
The Madras High Court has ruled that GST proceedings can be initiated against legal heirs of a deceased proprietor under Sections 73, 74, or 74A, but recovery is limited to the status of the inherited estate.
Karnataka HC ruled that Section 45(1) of the PMLA allows bail for women without meeting the standard twin conditions.
The Karnataka High Court ruled that statutory first charges supersede the SARFAESI Act's priority in asset disputes, affirming the precedence of statutory rights.
The NCLT has admitted a Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) petition after determining that failure to deliver possession within the promised timeline constitutes financial default.
The NCLT has ruled that delays from RERA proceedings cannot bar homebuyers from initiating insolvency proceedings against developers.
The Calcutta High Court has quashed the State Bank of India's fraud categorization notice, ruling that the forensic audit was inconclusive due to missing financial records.
The Calcutta High Court has permitted the continuation of a police investigation into alleged conspiracy and forgery by Eraaya Lifespaces, ruling that the allegations are not entirely improbable.
NCLAT has condoned a 15-day delay in an appeal e-filed at 9 PM on the last permissible day, affirming that digital filing aligns with the intent of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC). The ruling emphasizes the accessibility of justice through digital means.
The ITAT has granted tax relief by deleting an under-reporting penalty linked to an education cess claim deemed bonafide. This ruling clarifies the implications of retrospective amendments on taxpayer liabilities.
The ITAT has held that loose sheets found during a search, lacking corroborative evidence, cannot justify an addition under Section 69 of the Income Tax Act. This ruling sets a precedent for the treatment of unverified documents in tax assessments.