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The Delhi High Court’s appointment of an amicus curiae for Vivek Oberoi in a civil suit underscores the complexities around the role of amicus curiae, especially when defendants withdraw from participation in their cases, raising critical procedural questions.
The Bombay High Court clarified in KVIC v. Jaishukh N. Bhuta that establishing disobedience of an interim injunction does not automatically lead to punishment. The ruling emphasizes that courts must focus on compliance mechanisms over retribution.
The RBI has amended the exemption period for Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) and Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) for various banks, making adjustments to the timeline for specified FCNR(B) and NRE deposits.
The Delhi High Court ruled that an employee cannot be penalized for the employer's failure to deduct TDS. Section 205 of the Income Tax Act bars income tax collection from an assessee if tax has already been deducted.
The NCLT has admitted Bank of India's insolvency plea of ₹23.66 Crores, ruling that NPA classification irregularities do not negate independently established defaults under the IBC. This decision underscores creditor rights in insolvency processes.
The NCLT has upheld an insolvency plea of ₹1.65 Crores, ruling that unsupported adjustment claims do not constitute a pre-existing dispute under Section 9 of the IBC. This ruling clarifies the threshold for disputing insolvency petitions.
SEBI has proposed simplified digital KYC processes for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs), and foreign nationals, enhancing access to investment opportunities.
The Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) has set aside SEBI's communications rejecting open offer withdrawals and remitted the matter for a speaking order, citing failure to consider material submissions.
The SEBI has amended Regulation 10(6) to establish a fixed auditor tenure of five years for InvITs, disallowing shorter terms. This regulation aims to enhance accountability and continuity in the auditing process.
The Orissa High Court has quashed a non-bailable warrant (NBW) issued against an accused in a PMLA case, establishing that summons or bailable warrants must precede an NBW. This ruling clarifies procedural fairness in PMLA trials.
The NCLT Delhi has admitted an application under Section 9 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, ruling that unauthorized WhatsApp chats do not establish a pre-existing dispute over supplies. This sets a precedent for the parameters of dispute resolution.
The RBI imposed a monetary penalty of ₹50,000 on Jalna District Central Co-operative Bank for non-compliance with regulatory directives on membership in Credit Information Companies.
The Bombay High Court clarified in KVIC v. Jaishukh N. Bhuta that while a wilful breach of interim injunction exists, punishment is not an automatic consequence. This ruling reinvigorates the discussion on the purpose of injunctions and the nature of compliance.