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The Reserve Bank of India has released its 46th Half-Yearly Report on the management of foreign exchange reserves, enhancing transparency and public disclosure practices since 2004.
The Government's fee waiver for sports-related IP registrations highlights crucial questions on ownership and exclusivity in sporting culture. This move represents a shift towards enclosing sports culture under intellectual property rights.
The Rajasthan High Court ruled that a procedural lapse in filing Form 10-IC does not disqualify eligibility for the 22% corporate tax rate under Section 115BAA. This affirms the principle that compliance errors should not negate substantive rights.
SEBI has revised its methodology for calculating household savings, showing a notable increase in the Gross Savings-to-GDP ratio for FY 2024-25. This data provides critical insights into household participation in the securities market.
SEBI clarifies that clients under Non-Discretionary Portfolio Management Services can pledge their securities for personal loans without it being classified as borrowing by the portfolio manager.
NCLT Chandigarh mandated liquidation of a corporate debtor after the Committee of Creditors dismissed the sole resolution plan proposed during CIRP.
The Supreme Court has upheld joint insolvency proceedings for interconnected companies, clarifying criteria for consolidated CIRPs under IBC.
The IBBI has revised pre-packaged insolvency resolution regulations to exclude related parties from acting as valuers, aiming for impartial valuation.
The NCLAT confirmed that separate supply obligations in a joint venture arrangement can qualify as operational debt under the IBC. This ruling underscores the importance of distinct agreement terms in determining insolvency proceedings.
The NCLT has ruled that an unsuccessful one-time settlement attempt does not preclude the admission of insolvency proceedings under Section 7 of the IBC.
The NCLT ruled that a financial creditor cannot be compelled to postpone insolvency proceedings based on ongoing one-time settlement discussions when the debt and default are acknowledged.
The NCLT has dissolved Oxygen Lifeline Retail following the successful resolution process under the IBC, confirming compliance with statutory requirements and e-auction of assets.
The NCLT has determined that the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) cannot lodge provident fund claims in corporate insolvency resolutions without prior statutory determination under the EPF Act.