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The Gujarat High Court has ruled that an organizational head cannot be charged with abetment in sexual harassment cases solely for disregarding complaints. This decision quashes criminal proceedings against former FIA President Kanaiyalal Trikamlal Patel.
The Delhi High Court has issued summons to a lawyer accused of sexual harassment by journalist Omar Rashid. The Court will hear Rashid's plea for interim injunction regarding the defamation claims in two weeks.
The NCLT Mumbai has admitted a Section 7 application under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code following a default of over ₹11.83 crore, allowing the initiation of the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP).
NCLT Ahmedabad has sanctioned the scheme proposed by Essar Power for a brand demerger and capital restructuring, marking a pivotal move in the company’s operational strategy.
The NCLAT rejected an appeal, affirming the NCLT’s jurisdiction over interim oppression proceedings in exclusive capital disputes. This ruling reinforces the power of NCLT in handling disputes concerning oppression and mismanagement.
The RBI has issued second amendment directions concerning the classification, valuation, and operation of investment portfolios for Urban Co-operative Banks to ensure compliance with evolving regulations.
The RBI has introduced a new half-yearly return for banks to report relief measures in natural calamity-affected areas through the Centralised Information Management System (CIMS) Portal.
The Reserve Bank of India has communicated updated guidelines regarding the accounts of non-resident banks to Authorised Dealer Category-I banks, aimed at clarifying compliance aspects for banking operations.
The RBI has confirmed that premature redemption of Sovereign Gold Bonds issued in 2020-21 is possible from September 09, 2026. The redemption price will be calculated based on the average of the gold price during the last three business days.
The Reserve Bank of India announced the results of the Overnight Variable Rate Reverse Repo auction held on September 09, 2026, with an accepted amount of ₹4,61,586 crore and a cut-off rate of 5.24%. The auction reflects the current liquidity conditions in the market.
The IPRS v Hotel Appolo case illustrates the licensing complexities faced by hotels concerning copyright compliance for in-room television usage.
The Copyright Office's refusal to register Thaler's AI-generated artwork highlights ongoing debates in originality and authorship in the digital age.
A critical analysis reveals potential doctrinal issues in the Bombay HC's decision on the NEEM trademark case, questioning the court's legal reasoning.