Latest court orders, judgments, and legal developments from Indian courts — AI-curated and summarized.
FeaturedThe Delhi High Court addressed two key issues in pharmaceutical patent law concerning disclosure and therapeutic efficacy in Intra Cellular Therapies v. Controller of Patents, highlighting ongoing complexities in patentability standards.
FeaturedThe Ministry of Law and Justice has formally announced that the Tribunals Reforms Act, 2026 has come into effect as of August 25, 2026. The Act aims to enhance the functioning of various tribunals across India.
FeaturedThe NCLT has significantly reduced Subhash Chandra's liability in an insolvency case, scaling down claims from over ₹22,000 crore to ₹6.25 crore, indicating a drastic 99.97% haircut for creditors.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court denied specific performance of a land sale agreement, citing limitation grounds and ordered a refund of part consideration with interest. This ruling highlights the importance of timelines in contractual obligations.
FeaturedThe Bombay High Court has ruled that GST proceedings against a non-existent amalgamated company are void ab initio.
FeaturedThe Ministry of Law and Justice has officially notified the commencement of the Tribunals Reforms Act, 2026, effective August 25, 2026. This Act aims to enhance the efficiency and transparency of tribunals in India.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court has issued ten directives aimed at expediting trials in dowry-related cases, mandating courts to frame charges within 90 days and limiting adjournments to improve the enforcement of laws against dowry deaths and cruelty.
FeaturedThe Ministry of Law and Justice has officially notified the commencement of the Tribunals Reforms Act, 2026, enhancing the efficiency and functioning of tribunals in India. With immediate effect from August 25, 2026, this Act addresses the operational aspects of tribunal appointments and members.
FeaturedThe NCLT has ordered liquidation after the Resolution Applicant failed to furnish a mandatory Performance Bank Guarantee, rendering the resolution plan non-responsive.
FeaturedThe NCLT dismissed a ₹7 crore resolution plan, finding it failed to protect statutory entitlements of dissenting creditors under Section 30(2)(b) of the IBC.
FeaturedThe Ministry of Law and Justice has announced the commencement of the Tribunals Reforms Act, 2026, with all provisions effective from August 25, 2026. The Act aims to enhance the efficiency, transparency, and independence of tribunals in India.
FeaturedIn Ashit Padhaya v. Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs, the Bombay High Court clarified that a Controller's reliance on undisclosed evidence undermines the post-grant opposition process. This ruling emphasizes the necessity of transparency in patent assessments for the protection of patentees.