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The NCLT has recognized homebuyers as financial creditors and initiated CIRP against a real estate developer for defaulting on ₹6.76 crore. The amounts paid are classified as financial debts under the IBC.
The NCLT has begun insolvency proceedings against Primezone Developers due to their failure to refund amounts to allottees for unfulfilled plots. The tribunal ruled that this constitutes a financial debt default.
The NCLT has initiated Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process against Eros International Media for failing to pay NH-10 film revenue. The tribunal classified the default as an operational debt.
In a recent ruling, the Bombay High Court has emphasized that court-ordered disclosure takes precedence over confidentiality clauses in contracts, particularly in cases involving non-compete obligations.
The Bombay High Court has ruled the Maharashtra government liable for the death of a patient at Yerwada Mental Hospital, ordering ₹22 lakh compensation to the victim's family. This underscores the state's responsibility for patient safety.
The Bombay High Court has referred the issue of delay condonation in landlords' revisions under the Maharashtra Rent Control Act to a larger bench. This follows a writ petition by a retired army officer seeking tenant eviction.
The Bombay High Court has ruled in favor of returning a shop taken for election purposes in 1956 to the tenant's family. Justice Rajesh S. Patil ordered the landlords to vacate the property within eight weeks, emphasizing that there was no evidence of tenancy surrender.
The RBI has approved the voluntary amalgamation of The Bhavani Sahakari Bank Ltd. with TJSB Sahakari Bank Ltd., which is set to take effect on May 4, 2026. This amalgamation is significant in the banking sector in Maharashtra.
The RBI has published the 46th Half-Yearly Report on the management of India's foreign exchange reserves, ensuring transparency in financial governance. This report is released semi-annually to review reserves management strategies.
The Saket District Court ruled in favor of Anamika Sood, asserting her copyright over a song while raising concerns about misuses of copyright enforcement in commercial contexts.
The ITAT ruled that reassessment proceedings cannot be initiated during an IBC moratorium, quashing the assessment order based on this principle.
The CBDT has outlined parameters for the compulsory scrutiny of income tax returns for FY 2025-26. This includes identifying significant cases involving searches and reassessments.
The RBI's Monetary Policy Committee has decided to retain the repo rate at 5.25%, citing global conflicts and rising inflation risks as concerns. Further clarity is needed before policy adjustments.