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The Karnataka High Court upheld the disqualification of a company from a tender process due to the director's tax default. The ruling suggests that de facto control by directors in tax compliance is crucial.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court ruled that a show cause notice in faceless assessments must allow a minimum of seven days for taxpayer response. This decision annuls a previous assessment where only four days were provided.
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has ruled that an arbitration agreement does not prevent the recovery of a corporate debtor's electric vehicle assets during the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP), leaving a claim of ₹1.14 crore open for separate adjudication.
The Uttarakhand High Court has dismissed a batch of writ petitions, stating that Section 5 of the Limitation Act cannot be applied to GST appeals filed beyond the four-month statutory deadline. The court emphasized that allowing such appeals would contravene legislative intent.
The ITAT has quashed an income tax reassessment due to a lack of recorded reasons, emphasizing their significance in reopening cases under Section 148.
The Allahabad High Court has quashed state-initiated demolition proceedings, ruling that using bulldozers for punishment violates legal principles.
The Bar Council of India (BCI) has mandated immediate implementation of a circular concerning social media conduct, digital ethics, and professional responsibility for law colleges and State Bar Councils.
CCPA imposed a ₹10 lakh penalty on Amazon due to misleading information in its walkie-talkie product listings. This highlights the responsibility of e-commerce platforms to ensure compliance with consumer protection standards.
The CCPA has levied a ₹10 lakh fine on TradeIndia for failing to include mandatory disclosures in its walkie-talkie product listings. This ruling highlights the necessity of compliance with consumer protection regulations.
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) imposed a ₹5 lakh penalty on Jaquar for misleading claims regarding a 50,000-hour LED product lifespan. The authority mandated the discontinuation of such claims pending proper substantiation.
The CDSCO has initiated a review of the use of brand name extensions by pharmaceutical companies in response to industry concerns, indicating potential regulatory changes in the sector.
The Bombay High Court's decision in Black Diamond Motors Pvt. Ltd. v. Registrar of Trade Marks prioritizes substantive justice over rigid adherence to procedural timelines under the Trade Marks Rules, 2017. This marks a potential shift in trademark prosecution.
The Himachal Pradesh High Court ruled in SML Ltd. v. M/s Happy Agro Chemicals that isolated trap purchases do not create territorial jurisdiction for patent infringement suits. The decision underscores the limits of forum shopping in patent cases.