Latest court orders, judgments, and legal developments from Indian courts — AI-curated and summarized.
Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of a patent for 'Co-crystals of Tramadol and Coxibs' for lack of inventive step, while affirming novelty. The decision clarifies the threshold for non-obviousness in pharmaceutical innovations.
SEBI Board proposes replacing 2020 rules with modernised 2026 framework focusing on client safeguards, derivatives use, and compliance efficiency.
Proposed amendments require direct reporting of fund utilisation, stricter disclosures, and penalties for non-cooperation, strengthening SEBI’s oversight under LODR and ICDR.</p>
SEBI's 2026 amendments establish a uniform advertising code for all intermediaries, replacing fragmented rules and regulating celebrity endorsements and digital promotions.
Proposed 2026 amendments to SEBI's Settlement Proceedings Regulations introduce revised penalty calculations, extended timelines, and streamlined processes for disgorgement and compliance.
SEBI's proposed framework introduces manager-led accreditation with a ₹5 crore securities exposure threshold and three-year validity, streamlining access for sophisticated investors.
SEBI has proposed sweeping reforms to the SME IPO regime, introducing market-cap-based eligibility, a ₹3 crore operating profit criterion, reduced application size to ₹1 lakh, and revised migration rules to mainboard.
SEBI upholds interim ban on Rajesh Exports and chairman for non-cooperation with forensic audit.
Kerala HC rejects Pinarayi Vijayan and family's appeals against FIR in CMRL-Exalogic procurement case.
Kerala High Court suspends jail term of former DGP Tomin Thachankary in disproportionate assets case pending appeal.
Proper disposal, inventory, and sampling of seized drugs under Section 52A NDPS Act are mandatory; non-compliance risks acquittal.
Comprehensive compliance guide for Indian entities investing in UAE businesses under ODI and Liberalised Remittance Scheme. Covers valuation, funding, reporting and AD bank roles.