NCLATcorporate
Personal Guarantee Not Revoked by Resignation or Loan Renewal: NCLAT
The NCLAT ruled that a continuing personal guarantee remains valid despite a guarantor's resignation or renewal of loan terms.
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Bombay High Courtconstitutionalfamily
Adult Woman Cannot Be Forced to Return Home or Marry: Bombay HC
The Bombay High Court ruled that a 21-year-old woman cannot be compelled to return home or marry against her will, framing residence and marriage as choices under Article 21.
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Supreme Court of Indiaintellectual_property
House Marks and the Legal Implications of Flipkart vs. Marc Case
The Supreme Court's refusal to stay the injunction in the Flipkart v. Marc case highlights unresolved issues regarding house marks and trademark law in India. Legal practitioners must navigate this evolving landscape.
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Supreme Court of Indiacorporateintellectual_property
Scrutiny on Pharma Brand Name Extensions Begins
The CDSCO's notice on brand name extensions by pharmaceutical companies signals heightened regulatory oversight. Concerns around different formulations under the same brand prompt calls for comments from industry stakeholders.
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Punjab and Haryana High Courtcorporate
Punjab & Haryana HC: Pre-Cognizance Hearing Not Mandatory for SFIO Complaints
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ruled that a pre-cognizance hearing under the BNSS is not mandatory for complaints by the SFIO under the Companies Act. This decision clarifies procedural nuances in corporate investigations.
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Karnataka High Courtcriminal
Karnataka HC Stays Case Against Coorg Homestay Owner Over Rape Report
The Karnataka High Court has stayed criminal proceedings against a Coorg homestay owner charged under the repealed Foreigners Act after an employee allegedly raped a US tourist. The court ruled that the charges were based on an obsolete statute.
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Not Applicablecivil
FCRA Amendment 2026: Stricter Rules for NGO Compliance
The new FCRA Amendment Rules impose enhanced compliance and accountability measures on NGOs regarding foreign funding. Key changes include stricter registration and disclosure requirements.
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Bombay High Courttaxcorporate
Bombay HC Denies Charitable Status to Trust Providing Professional Services
The Bombay High Court upheld a decision to refuse charitable registration to a trust offering legal and professional services, emphasizing the trust's intended operations.
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Orissa High Courttaxenvironmental
Orissa HC Questions Rs 35 Crore Penalty in Mining Lease Dispute
The Orissa High Court is reviewing a penalty tax demand of Rs 35 crore related to mining lease tenure, examining the legality of the Revisional Authority's decision.
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Gujarat High Courttax
Gujarat HC Quashes Income Tax Reopening Over Old Broker Entry
The Gujarat High Court has annulled an income tax notice of Rs 4.88 crore tied to a 28-month-old broker register entry. The court emphasized that mere resemblance to a survey number does not warrant substantial jurisdictional grounds.
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Bombay High Courttaxcorporate
Glucometers Classifiable Under CTH 9027; Contrary Customs Demand Quashed: Bombay HC
The Bombay High Court quashed a customs demand for glucometers, reiterating the binding classification of such devices under Tariff Heading 9027.
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CESTAT Chennaicorporatetax
ELFA-Based VIDAS Diagnostic Kits Eligible for ELISA Customs Exemption: CESTAT Chennai
CESTAT Chennai ruled that ELFA-based VIDAS diagnostic kits qualify for customs exemptions available under the ELISA kits notification, addressing procedural discrepancies in earlier rulings.
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Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customscorporatetax
Anti-Dumping Duty on Seamless Steel Tubes From China Extended to January 2027: CBIC
The CBIC has extended the anti-dumping duty on seamless steel tubes and pipes imported from China until January 27, 2027. This decision is part of ongoing measures to protect domestic industries from unfair competition.
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