Latest court orders, judgments, and legal developments from Indian courts — AI-curated and summarized.
The Delhi High Court has mandated the processing of GST refunds with interest, clarifying that appellate orders must be implemented unless a stay is granted by a competent authority. This ruling reinforces taxpayer rights regarding refunds.
The Patna High Court set aside an ex-parte GST registration cancellation due to failure to serve a valid Section 169 notice, emphasizing the need for compliance with legal notice requirements.
The Gauhati High Court has granted bail in a GST case under Section 132(5), determining that continued custody of the accused was unnecessary following the prosecution's reliance on seized evidence. This ruling raises important inquiries regarding custodial practices in GST proceedings.
The Karnataka High Court quashed the cancellation of GST registration, determining that the inspection reports were defective and unrelated to the matter at hand. The decision restores the original proceedings regarding the taxpayer's GST status.
The RBI emphasizes compliance with the FLA Return under FEMA, clarifying filing obligations and the deadline of July 15, for entities managing foreign investments.
The Reserve Bank of India has updated the UNSC sanctions list entry pertaining to ISIL and Al-Qaida under Section 51A of the UAPA, directing regulated entities to ensure strict compliance with KYC norms.
In a landmark ruling, the Calcutta High Court quashed a demand for ₹1.49 Crores made under the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) Act against Vodafone Idea Ltd., concluding that principal employers are not liable for wages due as a result of contractor 'wage-splitting'.
The Jharkhand High Court ruled that proceedings under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) are independent of the status of predicate offences, dismissing a plea to stall a trial until charges are laid in related cases.
The Telangana High Court has upheld the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) retention of seized jewels, clarifying that a stay by the Supreme Court on quashing an ECIR effectively revives associated proceedings under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
The NCLAT has upheld the authority of debenture trustees to initiate insolvency proceedings against personal guarantors. The tribunal ruled that minor clerical errors in the guarantee deed do not undermine the enforceability of the guarantees.
The Delhi High Court has dismissed Chitra Ramkrishna's plea challenging the definitions of 'public duty' and 'public servant' under the Prevention of Corruption Act, allowing the case to move forward.
The Delhi High Court has authorized the release of $99 million in foreign arbitral awards to Vedanta and Ravva Oil, rejecting the Central government's objections. The enforcement petition brought by the companies was granted by Justice Jasmeet Singh.