Latest court orders, judgments, and legal developments from Indian courts — AI-curated and summarized.
The Tripura High Court has issued a stay on Bar Association actions against an advocate who did not participate in a court boycott. The ruling reinforces lawyers' rights to perform professional duties without coercion.
NCLT Mumbai has ruled that an arbitration clause in a memorandum of understanding does not prevent the initiation of Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) under Section 7 of the IBC when a financial default is proven.
The ITAT Ahmedabad ruled that the Supreme Court's disallowance of LTC exemption involving foreign travel does not apply retroactively to create TDS default liability for prior periods covered by judicial protection.
The Supreme Court has directed an SIT investigation into the illegal sale of land owned by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi's foundation. This follows multiple FIRs alleging unauthorized transactions.
The Supreme Court addressed the distinction between judicial review and determination in the Sabarimala case. Justice Joymalya Bagchi emphasized that aspects of faith could be justiciable, influencing future religious rights cases.
The Bombay High Court emphasized the need for timely decisions in insolvency cases, directing NCLT to expedite JM Financial's ₹167 crore plea. The court's order underlines that delays undermine the purpose of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC).
In a recent ruling, the CESTAT stated that currency cannot be seized based on mere suspicion of smuggling; a clear nexus must be established.
The CESTAT has ruled that the liquidated damages received by BrahMos Aerospace do not constitute taxable consideration under service tax laws.
The AAAR has ruled that Flipkart’s hub-based collection and doorstep delivery resembles a courier service rather than a Goods Transport Agency (GTA) service, applicable to 18% GST.
The CESTAT has ruled that sugar syrup used in biscuit production is not excisable, rejecting the classification as invert sugar.
India has increased customs duties on precious metals, including a 5% tax on gold and silver, marking a significant shift in the customs duty framework.
The CESTAT ruled that the countervailing duty (CVD) paid voluntarily by Acculife Healthcare was not eligible for Cenvat credit as it was not based on a specific demand.