Legal

Delhi HC issues notice in Nokia's IP infringement suit against Amazon Prime video

Noting that the dispute in hand appears to be "extremely complex and would require detailed examination," the Delhi HC permitted the case to be registered as a suit

SC upholds validity of various provisions of IBC, says no manifest arbitrariness

The court has rejected challenges by many prominent industrialists such as Anil Ambani to some provisions of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) alleging that they were violative of fundamental rights.

Supreme Court asks high courts to speed up disposal of criminal cases against MPs, MLAs

The court is hearing a PIL that seeks to keep convicted MPs or MLAs away from elections. At present, a convicted lawmaker is barred from polls for six years after serving the jail term

Centre clears appointment of three judges to the Supreme Court

The Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud is expected to administer oath to the newly appointed judges on November 9.

NCLAT defers hearing IDBI's appeal against Zee Entertainment to December 6

In May 2023, the NCLT's Mumbai bench refused to entertain IDBI's plea noting that it was barred under Section 10A of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC).

Punjab seeks to phase out paddy cultivation to stop crop burning

The court has asked the Union government to consider cutting Minimum Support Price (MSP) for paddy grown in Punjab and granting the same to other traditional crops.

Go First case: RP says airline has 8000 operational creditors, seeks appointment of representative

The NCLT questioned the RP on whether such an order could be passed without giving notice to the operational creditors, and urged him to make them a party in the application. The RP however contended that such an order could be passed without giving notice to the operational creditors.

Collegium issue: SC raises concern over govt 'picking and choosing' candidates

The court further warned the government of unpalatable actions if they do not act on the pending collegium recommendations for appointment and transfers.

SC orders Delhi, Punjab and adjoining states to stop crop burning immediately

In this regard, the SC has asked the chief secretaries of these states to meet tomorrow and report back to SC on their decision by November 10 (Friday).

Supreme Court junks Bombay Bar Association's plea for an NCLAT bench

The plea was rejected on technical grounds and the court said the bar association could file a writ petition, if needed

SC asks PFI to challenge UAPA ban in HC, refuses to entertain plea

In March 2023, the UAPA tribunal confirmed centre's decision to declare the PFI as an unlawful association and imposed a five-year ban on it

'Governors should act before governments come to SC': CJI says while hearing Punjab government's plea

CJI also noted that the governors must understand that they are not elected representatives

Travel agent seeks to intervene in Go First case with Rs 5.7-crore demand

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) is expected to hear the case on December 1.

SC permits Unitech's new management to commence construction activities

The apex court permitted the new management of Unitech to award 49 contracts and commence construction.

What orders has the SC passed to contain Delhi's air pollution?

Over decades, the apex court has had to step in several times to prod policymakers into taking action rather than engage in endless debate

Noida twin tower demolition: SC asks Supertech to pay Rs 75 lakh by January to homebuyers

On July 17, the SC asked Supertech to pay Rs 1.25 crore towards refunding 15 homebuyers of the demolished twin towers. The 15 homebuyers had to be paid a sum of Rs 7.04 crore, and currently, Rs 75 lakh remains to be paid

SC directs AAP MP Raghav Chadha to meet RS chair and offer unconditional apology

Lawyer Shadan Farasat who appeared for Chadha told the court that he is the youngest person in the House of Elders and he would not mind meeting the chairperson of Rajya Sabha and tendering an unconditional apology.

Don't make Supreme Court 'tareekh pe tareekh court', CJI DY Chandrachud to lawyers

CJI said "Lawyers have circulated 3688 letters for adjournment in just September and October."

Supreme Court reserves judgment on electoral bonds challenge

SC has also directed the Election Commission to furnish all data on donations that political parties received through the electoral bonds till September 30 2023, in two weeks.

Justice Rakesh Kumar’s resignation from NCLAT may lead to some delays in competition cases, but situation will be remedied soon, say lawyers

The Supreme Court was informed on October 30 that Kumar, a judicial member of the NCLAT, had tendered his resignation after the apex court initiated contempt proceedings against technical member Alok Srivastava and he.

Notification exempting aviation leases from moratorium may apply to Go First, DGCA to Delhi HC

However, DGCA said that since Go First's case pending in the Delhi High Court, it will await the court's directions.

Punit Goenka files caveat in SC in anticipation of SEBI's appeal against SAT order

On October, when SAT pronounced its order, SEBI's lawyers asked the appellate tribunal to stay its own order till they approach the Supreme Court. However, SAT refused to pass any such orders.

Jet Airways case: NCLAT defers the hearing of plea by lenders to November 9

Jet Airways' lenders had raised questions on the source of the funds JKC had deposited

Google Vs Startups: Delhi HC defers hearing of the case to December 7

Google however told the court that they were contesting the case on question of law. The HC is set to her the case on December 7.