Supreme Court, today, granted interim protection from arrest to YouTuber and podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia (𝗕𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘀) in connection with multiple FIRs filed against him over alleged obscene remarks made on the YouTube show ‘𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮’𝘀 𝗚𝗼𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁’.

In a recent Judgment, the Supreme Court of India held that obtaining prior approval of the Competition Commission of India is mandatory before presenting a Resolution Plan involving a combination to the Committee of Creditors under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC).

The Supreme Court in Vijay Prabhu v. S.T. Lajapathie & Ors. reaffirmed that relinquishment of claims for part performance of a contract can be made at any stage of litigation, citing Kalyanpur Lime Works v. State of Bihar. It held that such claims cannot be dismissed solely because they were not raised in the plaint or before the Trial Court, provided the conditions under Section 12(3) of the Specific Relief Act, 2018, are met.

India, currently the third-largest civil aviation market in the world, stands at the horizon of transformative growth and reforms. According to a report, as of June 2024, domestic passenger traffic surged to 81 million, marking a 5.6% increase, while international passenger traffic climbed to 18.54 million, reflecting a robust 14.2% growth. However, the sector faces challenges in maintaining a fair competitive market, with IndiGo dominating 60% of the mark...

In My Preferred Transformation and Hospitality Pvt. Ltd. & Anr. v. M/s Faridabad Implements Pvt. Ltd., the Supreme Court delved into the interplay between the Limitation Act, 1963, and the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (ACA). The case centered on whether the benefit of Section 4 of the Limitation Act—which extends deadlines when courts are closed—applies to the 30-day condonable period under Section 34(3) of the ACA. The appellants filed an applic...

On January 10, 2025, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi appeared virtually before a Pune court in connection with a defamation case filed by Satyaki Savarkar, the grandnephew of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. The case pertains to alleged derogatory remarks made by Gandhi about the Hindutva ideologue during a speech in London in 2023.

On January 9, 2025, the Supreme Court of India dismissed review petitions challenging its October 2023 verdict, which declined to grant legal recognition to same-sex marriages. The five-judge bench, comprising Justices B.R. Gavai, Surya Kant, B.V. Nagarathna, P.S. Narasimha, and Dipankar Datta, considered the review pleas in chambers and found no apparent error in the original judgment, concluding that no interference was warranted.

The Supreme Court has stayed GST proceedings against 49 online gaming companies concerning retrospective tax demands on the full face value of bets placed through their platforms.

A Division Bench of SC has criticized the intervention made by the High Court in arbitration proceedings. The SC has explicitly held that the High Court under its writ jurisdiction can intervene in arbitration proceedings only when the order of the arbitral tribunal is patently perverse.

The Supreme Court reiterated that officers of the company, including directors, cannot be held liable unless their personal involvement is demonstrated and supported by a specific statutory provision.

The European Union is leading the way in regulating AI to protect privacy and ensure accountability. The EU AI Act, established in March 2024underscore the EU’s proactive approach to balancing innovation with the protection of fundamental rights. Recent actions by one of its regulatory bodies, includes a significant €15 million fine on OpenAI for GDPR violations, highlight the EU’s commitment to enforcing stricter data privacy standards.

The Italian Data Protection Authority (“Garante”) imposed a €15 million fine on OpenAI for General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) non-compliance in an earlier version of ChatGPT. This follows a temporary ban in April 2023, which prompted OpenAI to enhance GDPR alignment. While Garante acknowledged OpenAI’s cooperative efforts, the penalty highlights the EU’s strict stance on data protection

In a landmark decision, the Delhi High Court has mandated that all government and private hospitals provide free medical treatment to survivors of rape, acid attacks, and cases under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. This ruling, issued by a division bench comprising Justice Prathiba M. Singh and Justice Amit Sharma, aims to remove financial barriers that survivors face when seeking urgent medical care.

In a surprising move, President-elect Donald Trump has filed a petition with the U.S. Supreme Court, urging it to delay a nationwide ban on TikTok set to take effect next month. Trump, who previously sought to ban the app citing national security risks, now advocates for additional time to negotiate a resolution that would allow TikTok to continue operating in the U.S.

The Delhi High Court has established itself as a crucial forum for resolving intellectual property (IP) disputes, particularly following the creation of its Intellectual Property Division (IPD). This specialized division focuses on adjudicating matters related to IP rights, making it an important venue for litigants seeking protection and resolution in such cases. The court's consistent rulings provide litigants with a reliable platform to seek protection ...

In a rapidly changing consumer landscape, deceptive practices like greenwashing and dark patterns threaten trust and transparency. The Consumer Protection Act, 2019, aims to combat these issues by highlighting unfair trade practices. Recent cases, such as KLM’s misleading sustainability claims and Mondelez's health washing, underscore the need for stronger regulations. As we celebrate National Consumer Day 2024, the focus shifts to leveraging technology fo...

Supreme Court of India has ruled that arrears of maintenance payable to a wife and children will take precedence over claims by secured creditors, operational creditors, and other financial claimants. This decision was made in the case of Apurva @ Apurvo Bhuvanbabu Mandal v. Dolly & Ors., emphasizing that the right to maintenance is a subset of the fundamental right to dignity under Article 21 of the Constitution.

The Delhi High Court's ruling in Rajat Sharma & Anr. v. Tamara Doc & Ors. highlights critical issues surrounding the misuse of AI-generated content and its implications for reputation, intellectual property, and public safety. Justice Amit Bansal granted interim relief to journalist Rajat Sharma, prohibiting unauthorized use of his persona in misleading endorsements of dubious health products. This case underscores the judiciary's role in safeguarding pers...

In the recent Supreme Court proceedings regarding 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙩 𝙄𝙨𝙥𝙖𝙩, Additional Solicitor General (ASG) N. Venkataraman made an argument emphasizing that while business creditors must remain vigilant about their claims during insolvency proceedings, this expectation cannot be equally applied to statutory authorities. He highlighted that statutory demands are part of the corporate debtor's records and should be addressed by the Resolution Professional...

In a landmark ruling on December 18, 2024, the Supreme Court quashed the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) notice against JSW Steel (𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘳 𝘔/𝘴 𝘑𝘚𝘞 𝘐𝘴𝘱𝘢𝘵 𝘚𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘴 𝘓𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥), the successful resolution applicant for Monnet Ispat and Energy Ltd. The court determined that the ED's demand for payment of penalties related to the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) was not maintainable against JSW Steel, which had ac...