Latest court orders, judgments, and legal developments from Indian courts — AI-curated and summarized.
The Karnataka High Court condoned delay in a GST appeal on medical grounds, restored the appeal, and directed the tribunal to hear it on merits. The decision emphasizes judicial discretion in condoning laches for genuine hardship.
The Delhi High Court is considering whether a trial court can impose a 'modified sentence' of fixed-term imprisonment in murder cases, following reliance on the Sriharan verdict by a convict sentenced to 35 years.
The Bombay High Court ordered social media platform X to remove a video defaming Serum Institute and Adar Poonawalla, violating an interim injunction in a ₹100-crore defamation suit.
The Madras High Court upheld cancellation of bail granted to an extortion accused, citing Instagram posts glorifying him as a 'king' and brandishing weapons, which created a real risk of witness tampering.
The Bombay High Court is hearing a petition alleging that Regional Transport Offices are registering public service vehicles without mandatory AIS-140 Vehicle Location Tracking Devices and panic buttons, as distributors challenge non-compliant practices.
Net claims of non-residents on India increased by US$16.5 billion to US$220.3 billion by end-June 2026, driven by a rise in external liabilities and a dip in foreign-owned assets abroad.
Year-on-year non-food bank credit grew by 18.8% as of August 31, 2026, up sharply from 10.2% in the same period the previous year. The data reflects robust credit demand across key sectors.
India’s external debt stood at US$778.2 billion by end-June 2026, up US$15.4 billion from March 2026. The external debt to GDP ratio declined to 20.8%, indicating improved sustainability despite rising liabilities.
IPO’s Draft Guidelines for Pharmaceutical Patent Examination face criticism for statutory misquotations and misinterpretations. Experts warn they could disrupt prosecution if not substantially revised.
As Calcutta and Delhi High Courts diverge on whether Section 124 covers Section 47 cancellation, key questions arise: Does rectification include non-use proceedings? Can an infringement suit be stayed during cancellation?
The Delhi High Court held that a formal declaration under Rule 124 is not mandatory to invoke Section 11(2) of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 for well-known mark status. The ruling emphasizes that well-known status can be determined based on facts and evidence presented in individual cases.
Calcutta HC granted bail to accused in NDPS case involving 8.509 kg ganja, citing custody duration and quantity classification.