Keeping Pace with Legal Change
The Delhi High Court ruled AWS cloud payments are service charges, not royalty, clarifying that users gain no rights over equipment or software. This decision removes withholding tax uncertainty under the Income Tax Act and DTAA, boosting greater cloud adoption.
The Supreme Court recently launched suo motu contempt proceedings against journalist Ajay Shukla for calling a sitting judge “Godi,” deeming the remark scandalous and undermining judicial dignity. The high-profile case highlights tensions between free speech and protecting the judiciary’s authority.
Introduction At the end of May 2025, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) took the extraordinary step of…
President’s sweeping 2025 tariffs, justified under emergency powers, were struck down by the U.S. Court of International Trade for violating constitutional limits, specifically the non-delegation doctrine and uniformity clause. The ruling underscores Congress’s role in setting tariffs as a check.
In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court under Justice Abhay S. Oka held that urban demolition authorities must strictly adhere to natural justice principles, including notice and hearing, rejecting summary ‘bulldozer’ actions that deprive citizens of homes without due process.
In a crucial judgment, the Supreme Court under Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia upheld AICTE’s statutory power to prescribe qualifications and pay scales for technical education. The Court clarified Ph.D. requirements for promotions and emphasized judicial restraint in reviewing expert academic regulations.
In a pivotal decision, the Supreme Court under Justice Bela M. Trivedi upheld the DHFL resolution plan, affirming the primacy of creditor-approved commercial decisions while curbing tribunal intervention under Sections 30 and 31 of the IBC to preserve insolvency resolutions.
In a pivotal verdict, the Supreme Court under Justice Sandeep Mehta directed the Chandigarh Administration to construct a protective verandah and install eco-friendly green paver blocks at the Capitol Complex, balancing UNESCO heritage obligations with sustainable urban development needs responsibly.
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court led by Justice Vikram Nath reaffirmed its inherent power under Section 482 of the CrPC to quash criminal proceedings in bank fraud cases after a complete settlement rendered continued trial unnecessary and unjustified.
In a decisive ruling, the Supreme Court under Justice Surya Kant found the Delhi Development Authority guilty of contempt for unauthorized tree felling in the Delhi Ridge. The Court ordered ecological restoration, compensatory afforestation and strict compliance to protect region.
