India - Income Tax Appellate Tribunal

ITAT Rejects Equity Re-characterization of CCDs, Allows Interest Deduction for Goldman Sachs Under IT Act

Debt or Equity? Mumbai ITAT Settles Classification of Mandatory Convertible Debentures in Goldman Sachs Case In a significant ruling for corporate taxation, the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Mumbai Bench, has clarified the tax treatment of Compulsory Convertible Debentu...

22 Aug 2025

India - Central Information Commission

Internal Records of Private Concessionaires Not Accessible via RTI from NHAI: Central Information Commission

Limits of Disclosure: CIC Rules on RTI Access to Private Concessionaire Records under NHAI In a recent decision, the Central Information Commission (CIC) has reinforced the functional boundaries of the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, specifically concerning the disclosure of documents h...

03 Jun 2026

India -

SC Notifies Over 7,300 Cases for Listing During Partial Working Days of 2026

Supreme Court Streamlines Operations for Partial Working Days 2026TheSupreme Court of Indiahas set its agenda for the 2026 "Partial Court Working Days," signaling a commitment to judicial continuity even during the summer interlude. According to an official notification released by the Court’...

24 May 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Examines Plea Against IT Department's No-Notice Digital Raids

Supreme Court Examines Plea Against IT Department's No-Notice Digital RaidsIn a development that could redefine the contours of tax enforcement in India's burgeoning digital economy, theSupreme Court of Indiahas initiated hearings on a petition challenging theIncome Tax Department's expansive...

12 Feb 2026

India - High Court of Kerala

Kerala HC Flags Audit Inconsistencies in Ayyappa Sangam

Kerala HC Flags Audit Inconsistencies in Ayyappa SangamIn a pointed rebuke that underscores the judiciary's vigilance over public financial accountability, theKerala High CourtonFebruary 11, 2026, demanded explanations from theTravancore Devaswom Board (TDB)regarding "serious inconsistencies"...

12 Feb 2026

India - High Court of Kerala

KHCAA Rejects Saturday Courts, Proposes Extended Daily Hours

KHCAA Rejects Saturday Courts, Proposes Extended Daily Hours In a significant pushback against administrative reforms aimed at bolstering judicial efficiency, the Kerala High Court Advocates' Association (KHCAA) has firmly opposed the introduction of regular court sittings on Saturdays. Inste...

06 Feb 2026

India - Supreme Court

Temple Trust Not Industry Under Section 2(j) ID Act, Compensation Awarded: Supreme Court

Supreme Court Awards Compensation to Terminated Trust Employee, Sidesteps Industry Definition Debate In a pragmatic resolution to a long-standing labor dispute, the Supreme Court of India has directed the Laxminarayan Dev Trust, a charitable temple institution, to pay a lump sum compensation ...

03 Feb 2026

India - Supreme Court

India's Legal Shifts: AI Copyright and Anti-Corruption Verdict

India's Legal Shifts: AI Copyright and Anti-Corruption Verdict In a rapidly evolving legal landscape, India is confronting profound challenges at the intersection of technology and governance. Recent discussions and judicial pronouncements underscore the inadequacies of existing laws in handl...

13 Jan 2026

India - Supreme Court

New Cess Act Targets Tobacco and Pan Masala from 2026

New Cess Act Targets Tobacco and Pan Masala from 2026 In a significant legislative step aimed at intertwining public health imperatives with broader national security objectives, the Indian government has announced the enforcement of theHealth Security se National Security Cess Act, 2025, eff...

01 Jan 2026

India -

Civil Remedy No Bar to Criminal Proceedings If Offences Disclosed: J&K High Court

Civil Remedy Availability Doesn't Quash Criminal Probes in Commercial Disputes: J&K High Court Rules in Enso Tower Case Introduction In a significant ruling that underscores the distinction between civil and criminal remedies, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has held that the mer...

30 Dec 2025