Latest court orders, judgments, and legal developments from Indian courts — AI-curated and summarized.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court has quashed a GST Section 74 show cause notice, emphasizing that fraud or suppression allegations must be explicit within the notice.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court has quashed a GST show cause notice under Section 74, ruling that vague fraud allegations do not extend the limitation period.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court has mandated that GST show cause notices must clearly specify allegations, emphasizing the need for a fair hearing and open-minded adjudication.
FeaturedThe Karnataka High Court has ordered a statewide audit of CCTV installations in police stations, criticizing the government's failure to adhere to Supreme Court directives regarding operational surveillance systems.
FeaturedThe Delhi High Court's ruling in Intra Cellular Therapies v. Controller of Patents examines key issues in pharmaceutical patent law, including disclosure standards and the efficacy threshold under Section 3(d). The decision influences future patent applications significantly.
FeaturedThe Allahabad High Court has set aside a turnover enhancement order due to lack of adverse material, emphasizing the importance of evidence in fiscal assessments.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court has overturned a National Green Tribunal ruling that imposed a ₹5 crore compensation on the Art of Living Foundation for environmental damages related to its 2016 festival. The Court found a lack of evidentiary support linking the festival to the alleged damage to the Yamuna floodplains.
FeaturedThe Securities Appellate Tribunal has set aside SEBI's communication regarding the withdrawal of an open offer based on Material Adverse Effect and remanded it for reconsideration.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court quashed the politically influenced appointments of four Haryana officers, affirming that illegal appointments cannot be justified by long service.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court ruled that High Courts are not permitted to conduct factual trials while quashing FIRs, reinforcing the need for investigations before factual determinations are made.
FeaturedIn a crucial ruling, the Supreme Court clarified that the limitation period under Section 468 of the CrPC begins from the filing of a complaint rather than from the cognizance taken by a magistrate. This overturns a prior Delhi High Court order.
FeaturedThe Delhi High Court has examined significant issues in pharmaceutical patent law regarding coverage disclosure and therapeutic efficacy thresholds in the Intra Cellular Therapies v. Controller of Patents case. This ruling underscores ongoing complexities in patent litigation.