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The Telangana Advocates Protection Act has been enacted, providing legal protections against violence and harassment for advocates.
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The Telangana Advocates Protection Act has been enacted, providing legal protections against violence and harassment for advocates.
Recent amendments to the Companies Act significantly alter the tax treatment related to penalties, CSR expenditures, and buybacks, necessitating a reevaluation of corporate tax strategies.
The MCA has amended Schedule VII of the Companies Act to include Zero Coupon Zero Principal Instruments in CSR, broadening avenues for social contribution.
The NCLT has ruled to dispense with shareholder meetings for capital reduction and conversion into a company limited by guarantee after confirming unanimous shareholder consent, despite regulatory objections.

The ICAI has announced its revised Code of Ethics, comprising three volumes, which will come into effect from April 1, 2026.

In a significant ruling, the NCLT has stated that a corporate guarantor cannot avoid Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) obligations even if there are parallel proceedings against the principal borrower. This decision reinforces the co-extensive liability of guarantors under the IBC.

The NCLT has clarified that the limitation period for invoking Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) against a corporate guarantor begins with the invocation of the guarantee, not from the classification as a Non-Performing Asset (NPA). This ruling is pivotal for creditors in managing timelines for claims against guarantors.
The RBI held a Variable Rate Repo auction with a notified amount of ₹75,000 crore. A total of ₹17,445 crore was allotted at a cut-off rate of 5.26%, showcasing ongoing liquidity management efforts.
A comprehensive guide for listed companies on mandatory website disclosure requirements under SEBI's LODR Regulations.
The Supreme Court has upheld the requirement of disclosing hash values for electronic evidence, emphasizing their role in ensuring authenticity and integrity under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam.

The NCLT has ruled that corporate guarantors cannot evade the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) even when there are ongoing proceedings against the principal borrower. This emphasizes the legal liabilities of corporate guarantors under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC).
The RBI has commenced its annual survey on computer software and IT services exports for 2025-26, aiming to gather critical data on the sector's performance. This survey will support the compilation of India's external sector statistics.
The Reserve Bank of India has initiated its annual survey to gather data on the foreign liabilities and assets of mutual funds for the financial year 2025-26. This data collection will aid in India’s external sector statistics compilation.