Latest court orders, judgments, and legal developments from Indian courts — AI-curated and summarized.
FeaturedThe Delhi High Court has ruled that the training of OpenAI's ChatGPT on copyrighted materials is prima facie protected under the Indian Copyright Act, denying an interim injunction against the AI company. This development may bolster the use of AI technologies in India amidst growing concerns about copyright infringement.
FeaturedThe RBI has cancelled the registrations of 135 Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) under Section 45-IA, citing specific grounds and regulatory procedures.
FeaturedThe Bombay High Court's decision in Black Diamond Motors Pvt. Ltd. v. Registrar of Trade Marks challenges the strict procedural timelines under the Trade Marks Rules, 2017, emphasizing substantive justice over procedural defaults. Practitioners should carefully consider its implications for trademark prosecution.
FeaturedSEBI has revised the securities transmission framework, introducing a Quick Transmission Procedure (QTP) alongside revised thresholds and standardized documentation. This new framework aims to streamline the processing timeline to 21 days starting from 23 July 2026.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court upheld a service tax demand of Rs. 16.6 crore against BPCL and HPCL for their roles as commission agents for Mahanagar Gas Ltd. in CNG sales.
FeaturedThe Bombay High Court's decision in Black Diamond Motors Pvt. Ltd. v. Registrar of Trade Marks challenges strict adherence to procedural timelines set forth under the Trade Marks Rules, emphasizing substance over form in trademark prosecution.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court has issued notice regarding a plea for issuing national identity cards to individuals included in Assam's National Register of Citizens and commencing the appeal process for those excluded.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court has quashed the criminal case against a litigant and his lawyer for making erroneous statements in court pleadings, citing improper legal standards applied by lower courts.
FeaturedKapil Sibal has petitioned the Supreme Court, arguing that the law against political defections is becoming ineffective. He expressed concern that continued inaction may render the 10th Schedule of the Constitution moot.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court upheld a service tax demand of Rs. 16.6 crore against BPCL and HPCL, determining that both companies acted as commission agents for Mahanagar Gas Ltd. The commission earned on the sale of CNG is thus subject to service tax.
FeaturedThe Andhra Pradesh HC rules that delayed income tax refund claims cannot be denied based on a 6-year limit set by CBDT Circular No. 9/2015.
FeaturedThe ITAT has quashed a CPC intimation disallowing ₹61.35 lakh contributions towards PF/ESI, pending resolution by the Supreme Court.