Latest court orders, judgments, and legal developments from Indian courts — AI-curated and summarized.
FeaturedThe NCLAT has directed the NCLT to consider a third-party intervention alleging collusion between financial creditor and corporate debtor before finalising insolvency order. Decision underscores procedural fairness in IBC process.
FeaturedThe Kerala High Court is concluding the final hearing on the Ribociclib litigation, a pivotal case in pharmaceutical patent law. The outcome may have significant implications for access to medicines in India.
FeaturedThe Delhi High Court is addressing the complexities of personality rights with recent rulings indicating a new approach. This marks a potential shift in how personality rights are interpreted and enforced in India.
FeaturedThe Calcutta High Court has quashed an adjudication order due to the failure to properly inform a taxpayer about the show cause notice (SCN), thus violating the principles of natural justice.
FeaturedThe Jammu and Kashmir High Court has ruled that raising secessionist slogans and inciting violence will prima facie constitute unlawful activity under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). This ruling reinstates charges against Mohd Yousuf Lone, highlighting significant implications for similar cases in the region.
FeaturedIn Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. v. Registrar of TMs, the Delhi High Court ruled that well-known trademarks enjoy protection even against dissimilar goods. This pivotal decision broadens the scope of trademark protection in India.
FeaturedThe Kerala High Court is set to conduct the final hearing in the long-standing Ribociclib patent litigation today. The outcome could have significant implications for the pharmaceutical industry, particularly regarding access to cancer treatments.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court of India has affirmed the Reserve Bank of India's authority to extend the supersession of a multi-State cooperative bank's Board beyond six months. This ruling supports the RBI's regulatory powers under Section 36AAA of the Banking Regulation Act, enhancing its oversight of cooperative banking institutions.
FeaturedThe NCLAT has denied the admission of a ₹1,885.08 crore claim from SREI due to conflicts with previously adjudicated debts, and has ordered a fresh Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process.
FeaturedThe Delhi High Court's ruling in Hindustan Unilever Limited v. Kwick Living illuminates the complexities of territorial jurisdiction in internet-related disputes. The decision outlines the applicable principles, highlighting the need for clarity in jurisdictional criteria as digital commerce expands.
FeaturedThis week’s SpicyIP review highlights significant developments including new AI patent guidelines from the Patent Office, key copyright rulings by the Calcutta High Court, and implications for practitioners. Notably, the decisions in IPRS v. Hotel Appolo and the Thaler-Dabus case are set to impact how copyrights and patents are navigated in light of technological advancements.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court of India upheld the Reserve Bank of India's authority to supersede the board of multi-state cooperative banks for an extended period beyond six months. This decision clarifies the RBI's regulatory powers under Section 36AAA of the Banking Regulation Act.