Latest court orders, judgments, and legal developments from Indian courts — AI-curated and summarized.
In Sulzer Mixpac AG v. Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs, the Delhi High Court framed a significant discussion on intra-court patent appeals, despite the failure of the associated patent. The ruling serves to clarify the legal landscape surrounding patent appeals.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has outlined new reclassification criteria for Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) effective July 2026. It introduces Type I and Type II categories and details conditions for deregistration and the definition of public funds.
The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea questioning six answers in the NEET-UG 2026 re-exam. The court ruled that the examination's integrity remained intact post-adjustment of the merit list.
The Madras High Court upheld penalties on CENVAT credit claims related to CVD paid through DEPB scrips for the assessment year 2003-04. The court ruled that insufficient adherence to the Central Excise Rules justified the penalties and interest.
The Delhi High Court has ruled that merely claiming a blank cheque was issued as security does not suffice to rebut the statutory presumptions established under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. This decision reinforces the importance of providing cogent evidence for such defenses.
The Bombay High Court ruled that the Income Tax Department is barred from reviving any income tax demands post-approval of a resolution plan by the NCLT. This decision reinforces the finality of the resolution process under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court ruled that the secured creditor's charge under the SARFAESI Act takes precedence over the GST Department's claims. The attachment of mortgaged property by the GST Department has been set aside, allowing secured creditors to recover their dues first.
The Madras High Court has ruled that a Show Cause Notice (SCN) imposing a 200% penalty must clearly specify the grounds of misreporting to allow for adequate taxpayer defense.
The Bombay High Court has ruled that the Income Tax Department cannot revive its demand for taxes after a resolution plan is approved by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) if the claim was not filed during insolvency proceedings.
The Madras High Court upheld penalties on a company director and financial advisor for their roles in evading excise duty, affirming the necessity for compliance.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court annulled a common GST assessment order for two financial years. The ruling emphasizes separate assessments for individual tax years to ensure clarity and compliance.
The RBI has released the Second Amendment Directions for Local Area Banks concerning the resolution of stressed assets, enhancing regulatory frameworks.