Latest court orders, judgments, and legal developments from Indian courts — AI-curated and summarized.
FeaturedThe Delhi High Court's interim order in ANI v. OpenAI marks a pivotal moment in Indian copyright law as it recognizes user rights and fair dealing principles in the context of AI use.
FeaturedThe Madras High Court has declared the Thamirabarani river a legal person, thereby granting it rights against pollution. The ruling bans all forms of immersions and dumping in the river, except for ashes.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court provided relief to a CRPF officer who fought for service benefits for over 25 years, criticizing authorities for their failure to comply with previous court directions.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court is set to hear critical GST matters emanating from decisions of the Telangana High Court, which have significant implications for tax compliance and procedural justice. Stakeholders should prepare for potential changes in GST jurisprudence.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court has declared the right to walk on demarcated footpaths as a fundamental right, mandating enhanced compensation for victims of accidents on these paths.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court mandates that police must register FIRs for missing persons in child trafficking cases without preliminary inquiries. This ruling aims to enhance the response to child trafficking across India.
FeaturedKKR has completed the acquisition of Medicover's stake in Sahrudaya Health Care, amounting to approximately €1.2 billion. Multiple firms advised on this high-profile transaction.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court upheld the Delhi High Court's ruling, clarifying that payments for Amazon Web Services cloud services are not subject to tax as royalties or technical fees unless there is a transfer of technology.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court upheld the Delhi High Court's ruling that payments made to foreign cloud service providers are not taxable in India unless there is a transfer of technology or intellectual property rights.
FeaturedThe Reserve Bank of India has released draft amendments to the Capital Adequacy Directions for Commercial Banks, inviting public feedback to enhance regulatory standards.
FeaturedIn Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha v. Tech Square Engineering Pvt. Ltd., the Delhi High Court has recognized the mark 'ALPHARD' as a well-known trademark affirming its reputation across borders. This ruling emphasizes the significance of brand visibility in luxury markets.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court has upheld the Gujarat High Court's decision to refuse the suspension of Narayan Sai's life sentence in a 2013 rape conviction, emphasizing the urgency for timely resolution of the appeals process.