Latest court orders, judgments, and legal developments from Indian courts — AI-curated and summarized.
The recently enforced India-Sri Lanka Tax Protocol aims to provide double taxation relief along with anti-abuse measures effective from FY 2027.
The Calcutta High Court quashed the wilful defaulter notice issued to SREI, citing non-compliance with RBI master circulars regarding the issuance of such notices.
The Karnataka High Court upheld the disqualification of a company from a tender process due to the director's tax default. The ruling suggests that de facto control by directors in tax compliance is crucial.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court ruled that a show cause notice in faceless assessments must allow a minimum of seven days for taxpayer response. This decision annuls a previous assessment where only four days were provided.
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has ruled that an arbitration agreement does not prevent the recovery of a corporate debtor's electric vehicle assets during the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP), leaving a claim of ₹1.14 crore open for separate adjudication.
The Uttarakhand High Court has dismissed a batch of writ petitions, stating that Section 5 of the Limitation Act cannot be applied to GST appeals filed beyond the four-month statutory deadline. The court emphasized that allowing such appeals would contravene legislative intent.
The ITAT has quashed an income tax reassessment due to a lack of recorded reasons, emphasizing their significance in reopening cases under Section 148.
The Allahabad High Court has quashed state-initiated demolition proceedings, ruling that using bulldozers for punishment violates legal principles.
The Bar Council of India (BCI) has mandated immediate implementation of a circular concerning social media conduct, digital ethics, and professional responsibility for law colleges and State Bar Councils.
CCPA imposed a ₹10 lakh penalty on Amazon due to misleading information in its walkie-talkie product listings. This highlights the responsibility of e-commerce platforms to ensure compliance with consumer protection standards.
The CCPA has levied a ₹10 lakh fine on TradeIndia for failing to include mandatory disclosures in its walkie-talkie product listings. This ruling highlights the necessity of compliance with consumer protection regulations.
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) imposed a ₹5 lakh penalty on Jaquar for misleading claims regarding a 50,000-hour LED product lifespan. The authority mandated the discontinuation of such claims pending proper substantiation.