AI-curated court updates, legal developments, and practice-area insights for Indian legal professionals.
A detailed guide on the SEBI SCORES authentication process has been released, covering complaint handling, compliance obligations, and timelines for registered intermediaries.
The Calcutta High Court has provided interim protection to TMC MP Mahua Moitra against police action regarding a hate speech case, following her plea to quash criminal proceedings.
A Chandigarh court has refused bail to a Hyderabad man charged with sharing a scandalous tweet about Prime Minister Modi, citing potential for public disturbance. The court emphasized the seriousness of the allegations against the accused.
The Delhi High Court's extensive pro tem order in InterDigital v. Transsion is notable for its clarity and balanced approach to SEPs, establishing new protocols around security deposits in ad-interim injunctions.
The Karnataka High Court dismissed a revision petition from the revenue department against Jindal, emphasizing the importance of consistency in tax assessment. The court found that the revenue's actions constituted 'pick and choose' in challenging the ITC computation methodology.
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that no income tax deduction can be claimed for secret commissions paid to private executives without proving the genuineness of the expenditure.
The Karnataka High Court has directed the EPFO to pursue its provident fund dues claim before the NCLT in liquidation proceedings, dismissing the writ case.
The CESTAT ruled that a freight concession under the Wagon Investment Scheme is not taxable, quashing the service tax demand on UltraTech Cement.
CESTAT upheld the entitlement to CENVAT credit on reverse charge services despite an incorrect invoice address, clarifying that procedural irregularities do not warrant denial of credit.
ROC Bangalore imposed a ₹4.50 lakh penalty for failure to disclose board meeting proceedings, highlighting the need for companies to adhere to corporate governance norms.
The ROC imposed a penalty of ₹3.50 lakh on a company for failing to timely file CSR-2, emphasizing compliance with statutory deadlines under the Companies Act.
The Reserve Bank of India has issued draft Amendment Directions on interest rates for deposits, aimed at providing banks with more pricing flexibility while ensuring uniform disclosures.
The Bombay High Court has issued an injunction against media outlets from publishing defamatory content regarding the late actor Rajesh Khanna's former residence. The ruling aims to protect the privacy and dignity of the current owner.