Latest court orders, judgments, and legal developments from Indian courts — AI-curated and summarized.
FeaturedThe RBI has introduced the Reserve Bank of India (Commercial Banks - Minimum Capital Requirements for Market Risk) Directions, 2026, effective September 21, 2026, to strengthen capital adequacy against trading book exposures.
FeaturedRBI issued multiple amendment directions in October 2026, aligning capital adequacy norms for commercial, small finance, and payments banks with international standards, particularly on legal opinions for clearing members.
FeaturedThe Kerala High Court ruled on government use of patented inventions under Section 100 of the Patents Act in the context of access to Ribociclib, a cancer drug. The order balances public health needs with patent rights, amid evolving pricing and enforcement policies.
FeaturedNCLT admitted a ₹1.68 crore MUDRA CIRP petition, ruling that cancellation of RBI registration ended the Financial Service Provider exclusion under Section 247(1) of the Companies Act.
FeaturedRBI introduces comprehensive CVA framework for commercial banks to manage counterparty credit risk in derivative contracts. The framework aligns with international standards and mandates risk-weighted capital charges.
FeaturedRBI has issued multiple amendment directions to align capital adequacy norms for commercial, small finance, payments, and all-India financial institutions with international standards, focusing on legal opinions and valuation adjustments.
FeaturedRBI has introduced the Credit Valuation Adjustment (CVA) Framework for commercial banks, mandating capital charges for counterparty credit risk in derivative contracts to align with global standards.
FeaturedRBI has issued regulatory Directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, to Sri Mahatma Basaveshwar Co-operative Bank Ltd. and The Tiruvalla Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., effective October 8, 2026. The public is advised to take note of restrictions, if any, imposed under these Directions.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court has directed the Central government to form a committee to examine allegations that pharmaceutical companies offer freebies to doctors as inducements to prescribe their drugs. The bench invited stakeholder input before final recommendations.
FeaturedPaytm Payments Bank Limited has been excluded from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, effective July 31, 2026. The exclusion, published in the Gazette of India on September 7, 2026, impacts its access to central bank facilities.
FeaturedRBI introduces one-time approval for qualifying mutual funds, insurers, and pension funds to acquire up to 10% additional shares in commercial, payments, and small finance banks, reducing procedural delays.
FeaturedSAT Mumbai quashes multiple SEBI penalties imposed pre-acquisition after IBC resolution, citing Sections 31 and 32A, affirming liability extinguishment upon plan approval.