Latest court orders, judgments, and legal developments from Indian courts — AI-curated and summarized.
FeaturedThe Calcutta High Court reaffirms the rights of authors in a landmark judgment enhancing their economic interests under copyright law.
FeaturedThe Delhi High Court delivers a significant decision in the ongoing litigation regarding standard essential patents, favoring Philips in a landmark verdict.
FeaturedGauhati High Court ruled the cancellation of GST registration without rationale under FORM GST REG-19 was illegal, restoring the taxpayer's ability to respond. The decision reinforces the necessity for transparency in administrative actions.
FeaturedThe Karnataka High Court ruled that blocking of Electronic Credit Ledger under Rule 86A without prior hearing violates natural justice principles. The court's decision highlights the importance of procedural fairness in GST-related decisions.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court upheld the reopening of assessments based on allegations of accommodation entries, affirming the sufficiency of prima facie material at the reopening stage. This decision reaffirms the threshold required for reassessment actions.
FeaturedThe Kerala High Court has permitted a transgender man to freeze and store his eggs, marking a progressive step for reproductive rights. The ruling challenges previous limitations under the ART Act, 2021.
FeaturedCJI Surya Kant proposed that the judiciary must operate round the clock, akin to hospitals, to better serve the public's needs. This call for modernization emphasizes technological integration in the legal system.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court expressed reservations about its previous ruling denying bail to Umar Khalid, affirming that bail should be the default in UAPA cases. The Court's recent decision grants bail to another accused, potentially shifting the landscape of judicial precedence in similar cases.
FeaturedThe ITAT Delhi ruled that reassessment based solely on Revenue Audit objections, without new tangible evidence, constitutes a mere change of opinion and is thus invalid.
FeaturedThe Calcutta High Court reaffirmed the copyright amendments from 2012, emphasizing the rights of authors in light of recent cases involving sound recordings. The ruling highlights the economic benefits intended for authors in the copyright regime.
FeaturedSEBI has proposed significant amendments to the regulatory framework for exchange-traded derivatives, aiming to simplify compliance norms and eliminate outdated provisions through a consolidated consultation paper.
FeaturedIn a significant policy shift, SEBI has clarified that Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) can now exceed 49% loan-to-value (LTV) ratios for capital expenditure and debt refinancing. This circular is expected to enhance financial flexibility for infrastructure trusts.