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The Calcutta High Court has mandated the liquidation of 32 banking companies within six months, requiring periodic updates to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). This order aims to expedite the closure of these entities while ensuring regulatory oversight.
The Calcutta High Court has upheld the detention order under the PITNDPS, ruling that delays caused by obtaining No Objection Certificates from other states were satisfactorily explained. The decision emphasizes procedural compliance.
NCLT confirmed that a ₹200 crore capital infusion proposed in a resolution plan is distinct from the creditor settlement, thereby approving Hind Agro's plan under the IBC.
NCLT ruled that a bank appropriating a corporate debtor's funds cannot be defined as a preferential transaction absent the debtor's action indicating preference. This sheds light on creditor recovery measures.
NCLT ruled that a unilateral bank transfer does not qualify as a preferential transaction absent evidence of preference by the corporate debtor. The tribunal dismissed a claim against Sintex Industries on these grounds.
The RBI has issued new guidelines for Small Finance Banks to promote consumer protection in unauthorized electronic transactions.
The RBI has issued updated guidelines for Payments Banks concerning customer protection in unauthorized electronic transactions.
The RBI's new directions enhance customer protection for Local Area Banks regarding unauthorized banking transactions.
The RBI has issued guidelines for Urban Co-operative Banks addressing consumer protection in unauthorized transactions, consolidating previous directives.
The RBI has issued guiding principles for Responsible Business Conduct concerning unauthorized electronic transactions by Rural Co-operative Banks, enhancing consumer protection measures.
NSE provides FAQs to clarify issues related to the Quarterly Integrated Filing Governance reports, ensuring compliance with SEBI’s framework.
SEBI has established new regulations allowing AIFs to retain liquidation proceeds under certain conditions during the winding process to protect investor interests.
SEBI has revised its guidelines regarding early pay-in facilities in commodity derivatives, allowing Clearing Corporations to waive certain margins while enforcing others.