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The Registrar of Companies has imposed penalties for submitting an incorrect document with Form AOC-4. The ruling emphasizes the importance of compliance with statutory requirements even after requests for rectification.
The NCLAT has ruled that undisclosed related-party agreements cannot justify the continued occupation of a corporate debtor’s property during CIRP.
The NCLAT has clarified that Resolution Professionals can secure possession of corporate assets without needing to file separate eviction suits during the CIRP.
The NCLT has accepted an insolvency application for ₹1.96 crore, stating that SARFAESI actions by secured creditors do not hinder CIRP where operational debts are present.
The NCLT Kolkata has admitted SBI's insolvency plea against Martina Bio Genics, ruling that ongoing winding-up proceedings cannot obstruct the revival process under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC).
The Telangana Advocates Protection Act has been enacted, providing legal protections against violence and harassment for advocates.
The National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) has filed a Public Interest Litigation in the Delhi High Court regarding alleged irregularities in the CBSE's On-Screen Marking system affecting class 12 evaluations.
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.