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Justice Vibha V Kankanwadi of the Bombay High Court has retired after a distinguished 33-year judicial career, emphasizing the independence of the judiciary in her farewell remarks.
The RBI has released draft Master Direction on money markets, inviting comments from stakeholders by July 17, 2026.
The Reserve Bank of India has released the auction calendar for Treasury Bills for the third quarter of 2026, enhancing investor awareness.
The RBI has announced an auction of Government of India Treasury Bills, with significant amounts expected across different maturities starting July 1, 2026.
The RBI has issued new directions regarding credit derivatives to expand the market for total return swaps on corporate bonds as part of the FY 2026-27 budget.
The RBI has introduced a Benchmark Issuance Strategy for State Governments to enhance market transparency for Quarter July - September 2026.
On June 11, 2026, Phonographic Performance Limited was officially registered as a copyright society for sound recordings under the Copyright Act, 1957. This advancement signifies a crucial step in the management of copyright in the music industry.
The Bombay High Court confirmed CESTAT’s verdict, ruling no evidence found of customs law violations by the broker, allowing retention of the customs broker licence.
The CESTAT ruled that Customs must pay interest on delayed refunds of Extra Duty Deposit, emphasizing that delays attract statutory interest regardless of litigation.
The CBIC has designated a common adjudicating authority for multiple customs show cause notices, aimed at enhancing the consistency of adjudication processes under the Customs Act.
The CESTAT determined penalties on an importer were inappropriate because all relevant documents were submitted, including a certificate from an authorized agency. The Tribunal attributed any assessment failures to customs authorities.
The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at nine locations in Bengaluru and Mumbai related to contraventions of the Foreign Exchange Management Act. Various incriminating documents were seized during these operations.
The Calcutta High Court has directed the Detective Department to expedite its inquiry into a ₹13 crore duping fraud case and submit a report to the jurisdictional Magistrate. This decision emphasizes the importance of prompt action in financial fraud investigations.