An Ahmedabad sessions court rejected AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Sanjay Singh’s plea for separate trials in a criminal defamation case over remarks on PM Modi’s degree. The court held that both leaders acted with a “common purpose” and must face trial together.
The Supreme Court of India stated there is no legal barrier to raising the retirement age of Madhya Pradesh district judges to 61 years. It directed the Madhya Pradesh High Court to make a decision within two months regarding this request, which has been pending since 2018 from the Judges Association.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court criticized a Canadian father for violating a Canadian custody order by keeping his child in India. The court emphasized that Indian jurisdiction cannot be exploited to bypass valid foreign rulings. Ultimately, it ruled that the child should return to his mother in Canada, prioritizing the child’s welfare.
The Supreme Court has provided clarity on identifying the law applicable to arbitration agreements. The ruling addresses conflicts arising from multiple arbitration clauses in international commercial contracts governed by Indian law. It establishes guidelines for resolving such disputes effectively. This decision strengthens the legal framework for arbitration in cross-border agreements.
OpenAI is currently battling a copyright lawsuit in India, arguing that Indian courts lack jurisdiction due to its US-based operations. This legal challenge comes after similar defenses by Telegram failed in past cases. The case highlights the growing scrutiny of US tech firms’ compliance with local laws in foreign markets. Legal experts suggest the case could still be heard in Indian courts, despite OpenAI’s jurisdiction claim.