India - High Court of Kerala

Kerala HC Issues Notice on Elephant Mistreatment PIL

Kerala High Court Issues Notice on PIL Alleging Elephant Mistreatment at Thrissur PooramIn a significant development just days before the iconic Thrissur Pooram festival on April 26, the Kerala High Court has admitted a public interest litigation (PIL) highlighti...

24 Apr 2026

India - National Company Law Appellate Tribunal

2026 Indian Legal Roundup: Key Court Verdicts

2026 Indian Legal Roundup: Key Court Verdicts As India steps into 2026, its judicial landscape continues to evolve with a flurry of significant decisions from High Courts, the Competition Commission of India (CCI), the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), and other appellate bodie...

20 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh HC Questions BCI Deferment of Bar Elections on Vague Rumors

Chhattisgarh High Court Scrutinizes Bar Council of India's Sudden Deferment of State Bar Elections Introduction In a significant intervention into the governance of India's legal fraternity, the Chhattisgarh High Court has issued an interim order questioning the Bar Council of India's (BCI) a...

10 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Kerala

Kerala HC Curbs Celebrity Liability in Ads

Courting Liability: Lessons from Events and Endorsements In the high-stakes world of Indian commercial activities, where consumer rights intersect with business innovation, two recent developments underscore the precarious balance between accountability and operational freedom. The announceme...

10 Jan 2026

India -

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 - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Bars Discipline for Mere Judicial Errors

Supreme Court Bars Discipline for Mere Judicial Errors In a landmark ruling that underscores the sanctity of judicial independence, the Supreme Court of India has set aside the dismissal of a Madhya Pradesh judicial officer, firmly holding that disciplinary proceedings cannot be launched agai...

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

India - High Court of Delhi

2025 High Court Tax Digest: Key Rulings Overview

2025 High Court Tax Digest: Key Rulings Overview In a year marked by intensified scrutiny over tax compliance and economic offenses, Indian High Courts delivered a slew of pivotal judgments in 2025 that reshaped procedural norms in GST, income tax, customs, and corporate law. The Annual Tax a...

02 Jan 2026