Latest court orders, judgments, and legal developments from Indian courts — AI-curated and summarized.
FeaturedIn Hindware v. Grohe, the Delhi High Court has altered the legal landscape regarding trademark law and intermediary liability in keyword advertising. This ruling distinguishes between generic and coined marks.
FeaturedThe Delhi High Court has held that Google infringes the trademark HINDWARE by allowing third-party bidding on the keyword. This ruling establishes significant precedent for trademark use in online advertising.
FeaturedFrom April 1, 2026, buyback proceeds will again be taxed as capital gains, allowing the deduction of acquisition costs. This reverts to a model that taxes net gains instead of gross receipts.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court has revived an FIR under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, emphasizing that public officials cannot evade liability through third parties or intermediaries when soliciting bribes.
FeaturedThe Delhi High Court has recognized the right to be forgotten as part of the fundamental right to privacy, providing guidelines on masking personal details in court orders.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court has instructed the Tamil Nadu government to immediately execute a time-bound plan for the removal of encroachments in the ecologically sensitive Agasthyamalai hills region.
FeaturedThe India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) is now operational, providing duty-free access for the majority of exports. This agreement enhances trade relations and market access for goods and services.
FeaturedThe Ministry of Corporate Affairs has expanded the definition of CSR to include subscriptions to zero coupon zero principal instruments, enhancing funding avenues for public welfare.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court of India has welcomed five new judges, increasing its strength to 37. The appointments come as part of ongoing efforts to address the backlog of cases in the judiciary.
FeaturedThe MCA has amended the CSR Rules, recognizing Zero Coupon Zero Principal instruments issued by Social Stock Exchange-listed NPOs, creating new implementation channels for CSR.
FeaturedThe Ministry of Corporate Affairs has amended CSR guidelines to include investments in Zero Coupon Zero Principal Instruments as valid CSR activities, enabling new funding opportunities for NPOs.
FeaturedThe Delhi High Court ruled that Google's practices infringe the trademark 'HINDWARE' by allowing competitors to bid on it as a keyword. This decision marks a significant precedent in trademark law related to keyword advertising.