India - Supreme Court

Binding Timelines in SOP for Translation & Filing of Legal Aid Appeals Mandatory: Supreme Court

Supreme Court Cracks Down on Legal Aid Delays: SOP with Ironclad Timelines to Fast-Track JusticeIn a landmark move to dismantle bureaucratic hurdles in legal aid, theSupreme Court of Indiahas issued a detailedStandard Operating Procedure (SOP)mandating strict timelines for translating and tra...

17 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Not Named in FIR Inconsequential If Financial Links Show NDPS Involvement: Delhi High Court

Financial Links Trump FIR Omission in NDPS Bail Denial: Delhi High Court Ruling Introduction In a significant ruling on bail applications under narcotics laws, the Delhi High Court has affirmed that an accused's absence from the First Information Report (FIR) does not preclude denial of bail ...

04 Feb 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Madras High Court Issues Anti-Piracy Injunction for Mardaani 3

Madras High Court Issues Anti-Piracy Injunction for Mardaani 3 In a timely intervention to shield the Indian film industry from the scourge of digital piracy, the Madras High Court has granted Yash Raj Films an interim anti-piracy injunction for the upcoming Hindi thrillerMardaani 3. Justice ...

29 Jan 2026

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2025 High Court Tax Digest: Key Procedural Wins

2025 High Court Tax Digest: Key Procedural Wins In a year marked by intensified scrutiny over tax compliance and administrative fairness, Indian High Courts delivered over 30 landmark judgments in 2025 that reshaped the landscape of GST, income tax, customs, and corporate law. As compiled in ...

09 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Karnataka

Mandatory Pre-Deposit Under Section 129E Customs Act Not Waivable for Financially Sound Importers: Karnataka HC

Karnataka HC Denies Waiver of Mandatory Pre-Deposit in Customs Appeal for Edible Oil Importer Introduction In a ruling that underscores the stringent application of statutory pre-deposit requirements in tax appeals, the Karnataka High Court has dismissed a writ petition filed by M/s Parsions ...

05 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Calcutta

GST Registration Cancellation Invalid If Hearing and Order by Different Authorities: Calcutta HC

GST Registration Cancellation Unsustainable When Hearing and Decision Made by Different Authorities: Calcutta High Court Introduction In a significant ruling reinforcing the principles of natural justice in GST proceedings, the Calcutta High Court has set aside a registration cancellation ord...

03 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Gujarat

Roving Inquiry Beyond S.148A Provisions Invalid: Gujarat HC Quashes Reassessment Notice

Gujarat High Court Quashes Income Tax Reassessment Under Section 148A, Citing Impermissible Roving Inquiry Despite Full Disclosure Introduction In a significant ruling for income tax jurisprudence, the Gujarat High Court has quashed a notice and order issued under Section 148A of the Income T...

02 Jan 2026

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Allahabad HC Issues Guidelines for Fair Caveat Handling in UP Board of Revenue

Allahabad High Court Mandates Reforms in Caveat Procedures at Uttar Pradesh Board of Revenue In a significant ruling aimed at enhancing procedural fairness, the Allahabad High Court has issued broad guidelines to address longstanding issues in the handling of caveats at the Board of Revenue i...

30 Dec 2025

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Court Holds Presumption Modifies Agreement, Nullifies Award

Court Holds Presumption Modifies Agreement, Nullifies Award: Allahabad High Court Ruling Reinforces Evidence in Arbitration In a significant decision for the arbitration community in India, the Allahabad High Court has ruled that an arbitral award stands vitiated if a sole arbitrator bases a ...

30 Dec 2025

India - Supreme Court

Key Supreme Court and High Court Rulings on Tax and Insolvency Law

Key Supreme Court and High Court Rulings on Tax and Insolvency Law In a significant week for Indian legal jurisprudence, the Supreme Court and various High Courts delivered a series of landmark judgments addressing critical issues in taxation, insolvency, and commercial law. From clarifying t...

22 Dec 2025