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The ITAT ruled that an unintentional non-disclosure of foreign Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOPs) does not amount to a technical breach warranting penalty under the Black Money Act.
The amended SEBI Buyback Regulations restore the stock exchange route and revise shareholder notification requirements, also making Merchant Banker appointment optional.
NCLT Mumbai has granted a waiver under Section 244(1)(b), dismissing a maintainability objection and allowing an oppression and mismanagement petition to proceed for further hearing.
The Karnataka High Court has clarified that disqualification under Section 164 does not vacate an office in a defaulting company while directing reactivation of the DIN post-disqualification.
The NCLAT has ruled that advances for the supply of goods constitute operational debt under the consortium agreement, setting aside the prior rejection of a Section 9 application and restoring it for admission.
The DRAT has affirmed that a bank can pursue recovery against mortgaged property despite a matrimonial dispute raised by the borrower, reinforcing creditor rights.
The Allahabad High Court quashed a GST demand amounting to ₹59.20 crore, ruling that it cannot exceed the amount stated in the Show Cause Notice.
The Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunal upheld Kotak Mahindra’s right to proceed against a debtor's mortgaged property despite an ongoing insolvency claim, restoring civil arrest for willful default.
The Kerala High Court dismissed a plea challenging recovery proceedings of ₹26 crores, noting the borrower's failure to disclose MSME status and deposit a specified amount for a revival plan.
The Karnataka High Court quashed the Income Tax reassessment notices issued beyond the scope of Section 151A of the Income Tax Act, clarifying that such notices and related proceedings stand obliterated.
The Orissa High Court upheld the seizure of cash, gold, and vehicles, stating the Magistrate acted within his jurisdiction to issue search warrants.
The RBI has introduced Second Amendment Directions for the Resolution of Stressed Assets in Regional Rural Banks, focusing on enhancing measures for managing distressed assets efficiently.
The RBI has introduced the Second Amendment Directions on the Resolution of Stressed Assets for Local Area Banks, aimed at enhancing processes for managing distressed loans. This update is pivotal for strengthening bank operations.