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FeaturedJustice Ujjal Bhuyan criticized the judiciary’s handling of dissent-related petitions, highlighting the increasing criminalization of protests. He pointed out that while courts often grant relief, it is frequently delayed, affecting citizens' rights.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court has clarified the nature of Section 26(1) proceedings under the Competition Act and the appealability of CCI directions. This ruling sets important parameters regarding notice requirements and the statutory framework governing the act.
FeaturedThe Bombay High Court's recent ruling in Black Diamond Motors emphasizes substantive justice over rigid adherence to procedural timelines, complicating the landscape for trademark prosecution.
FeaturedThe Delhi High Court has denied an interim injunction against OpenAI, affirming that training ChatGPT on copyrighted materials does not violate the Indian Copyright Act. The ruling indicates a potential shift in the interpretation of copyright protections in the context of AI technologies.
FeaturedThe RBI has released Draft FEMA Foreign Investment Rules, 2026, outlining a new foreign investment framework and an overseas listing scheme. The rules aim to revise existing definitions and improve regulatory allocations.
FeaturedThe Bombay High Court ruled that the IBC moratorium cannot infringe upon flat purchasers' statutory right to deemed conveyance as provided under the Maharashtra Ownership of Flats Act (MOFA).
FeaturedThe Kerala High Court has directed the State government to implement urgent reforms at the Government Mental Health Centre in Thiruvananthapuram following a judicial inspection revealing significant staffing shortages and inadequate facilities.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court of India granted a divorce under Article 142, citing irretrievable breakdown of marriage, despite the husband's objection, allowing perjury proceedings to continue.
FeaturedThe Delhi High Court has ruled that the training of OpenAI's ChatGPT on copyrighted materials is prima facie protected under the Indian Copyright Act, denying an interim injunction against the AI company. This development may bolster the use of AI technologies in India amidst growing concerns about copyright infringement.
FeaturedThe RBI has cancelled the registrations of 135 Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) under Section 45-IA, citing specific grounds and regulatory procedures.
FeaturedThe Bombay High Court's decision in Black Diamond Motors Pvt. Ltd. v. Registrar of Trade Marks challenges the strict procedural timelines under the Trade Marks Rules, 2017, emphasizing substantive justice over procedural defaults. Practitioners should carefully consider its implications for trademark prosecution.
FeaturedSEBI has revised the securities transmission framework, introducing a Quick Transmission Procedure (QTP) alongside revised thresholds and standardized documentation. This new framework aims to streamline the processing timeline to 21 days starting from 23 July 2026.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court upheld a service tax demand of Rs. 16.6 crore against BPCL and HPCL for their roles as commission agents for Mahanagar Gas Ltd. in CNG sales.