Defamation Case: Court Restrains Congress Leaders From Making Defamatory Remarks Against Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

A Guwahati court restrained Congress leaders Gaurav Gogoi, Bhupesh Baghel, and Jitendra Singh from making defamatory remarks against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who has filed a defamation suit seeking Rs.500 crore in damages.

Rajasthan High Court Quashes GST Appeal After Same Officer Acted as Inspector and Appellate Authority

The Rajasthan High Court set aside a GST appeal after finding that the same Additional Commissioner acted as both inspecting and appellate authority, holding such dual roles under Section 107 of the GST Act violated principles of fairness and natural justice.

Arvind Kejriwal Withdraws Plea Against ED Summons in Delhi Excise Policy Case; High Court Keeps Legal Questions Open

AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal withdrew his petition in the Delhi High Court challenging ED summons in the excise policy-linked money laundering case. The Court dismissed the plea as withdrawn while keeping all constitutional and legal issues open for future hearing.

Trademark Battle: Court Refuses Injunction Against Anthropic PBC, Issues Summons

A Belagavi commercial court refused to grant an injunction to a Karnataka firm in its trademark dispute against US AI company Anthropic over the “ANTHROPIC” mark, holding that media reports and website announcements were insufficient grounds to prove passing off or infringement.

Can GST on Adult Diapers Be Exempt? Delhi High Court Directs Centre, GST Council to Decide in 6 Months

The Delhi High Court directed the Central government and GST Council to decide within six months on removing GST on adult and clinical diapers, after hearing a petition by persons with disabilities, Swarnalatha J and T.S. Guruprasad, before Justices Sambre and Digpaul.

NCLAT Closes Contempt Case Against IRP Anil Kumar Khicha After Unconditional Apology

The NCLAT Chennai closed suo motu contempt proceedings against IRP Anil Kumar Khicha after accepting his unconditional apology, as the Bench led by Justice Sharad Kumar Sharma held his conduct unacceptable but allowed closure with future caution assurance.

IRCTC Scam | Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi, Tejashwi Cannot Evade Trial: CBI Tells Delhi HC

The CBI told the Delhi High Court that Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi, and Tejashwi Yadav cannot escape trial in the IRCTC scam due to absence of sanction, as ASG D.P. Singh stated Section 19 approval is not mandatory for prosecution.

Nitish Katara Murder Case: Delhi High Court Rejects Vikas Yadav’s Plea for Three-Week Furlough

Delhi High Court rejected Nitish Katara murder convict Vikas Yadav’s plea for three-week furlough, upholding prison authorities and finding no arbitrariness or rights violation. Justice Ravinder Dudeja held the Director General of Prisons acted lawfully, ensuring constitutional compliance nationwide.

Centre Bans Mandatory Service Charges in Restaurants Across India: Barbeque Nation Told to Stop Extra Fees

The Centre reaffirmed that restaurants across India cannot levy mandatory service charges, calling it a violation of consumer protection laws. The Consumer Affairs Ministry and CCPA cited court-backed guidelines and ordered outlets like Barbeque Nation to stop unfair billing practices

Time-Barred GST Appeals Cannot be Condoned Even Under Article 226: Gujarat High Court

The Gujarat High Court ruled that delays in filing GST appeals cannot be condoned beyond the statutory time limit, even under Article 226 writ jurisdiction. Justices A.S. Supehia and Pranav Trivedi dismissed the petition, citing excessive and impermissible delay.