AI-curated court updates, legal developments, and practice-area insights for Indian legal professionals.
The CESTAT ruled that outward transportation from the place of removal qualifies as an input service under the CENVAT scheme applicable before April 2008. This decision impacts CENVAT credit claims for businesses.
The Supreme Court ruled that police cannot ordinarily investigate offences under the PCPNDT Act, affirming that this responsibility lies mainly with Appropriate Authorities. The Court recognizes the police's supplementary role as necessary.
The Reserve Bank of India has made critical updates to the UNSC sanctions list concerning ISIL and Al-Qaida, amending 4 entries under Section 51A of UAPA, 1967. Financial institutions need to enhance their compliance measures accordingly.
The Reserve Bank of India has implemented updates to the UNSC's sanctions list relating to ISIL and Al-Qaida under Section 51A of UAPA, 1967. This amendment affects various financial institutions and mandates compliance for entities listed.
The Kerala High Court has quashed a criminal defamation case against journalists who reported on an arrest, ruling that such reports do not constitute criminal defamation. This decision upholds the freedom of press and expression in reporting official actions.
The Supreme Court of India has canceled bail granted to foreign nationals in NDPS cases, issuing 13 binding directions on surety verification, passport retention, and compliance with regulatory registration. This reinforces the judiciary's stringent approach in handling drug-related offenses involving foreign nationals.
The Delhi High Court's decision in Home Box Office Inc. v. Streamzy.To addresses the balance between combating online piracy and the limitations of website blocking under Section 79 of the IT Act. The ruling seeks to define the role of intermediaries more clearly.
The Delhi High Court's decision in Saregama v. Ilaiyaraaja has shed light on the evidentiary threshold for establishing copyright ownership in interim injunction applications. The ruling addresses the balance between evidence required and potential irreparable injury.
The Delhi High Court addressed key issues in pharmaceutical patent law regarding coverage disclosure and therapeutic efficacy requirements under Section 3(d) in Intra Cellular Therapies v. Controller of Patents. The ruling highlights complexities in how patent claims are assessed in India.
The Calcutta High Court ruled that a GST appeal rejection based solely on portal notice, without personal intimation, violated natural justice, mandating a merits hearing.
The Allahabad High Court has permitted statutory appeals against ex parte orders under Section 73(9) of the CGST Act, considering the limitation period starting from the communicated order date.
The CBIC's latest instruction links mining data with GST data, highlighting risks involving turnover discrepancies and requiring comprehensive fiscal reconciliation. This is critical for stakeholders in the GST framework to manage compliance effectively.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court examined whether the GST portal's upload constitutes valid service, determining the commencement of the limitation period for appeals under Sections 107, 146, and 169 of the CGST Act. This ruling clarifies when parties can initiate appeals relating to GST assessments.