Latest court orders, judgments, and legal developments from Indian courts — AI-curated and summarized.
RBI amends Commercial Banks (Miscellaneous) Directions, 2026 to clarify treatment of deferred option premiums, aligning with forthcoming instructions. Affects hedging and derivative structuring practices in forex and interest rate products.
SEBI has proposed a new investor accreditation framework based on portfolio manager validation and ₹5 crore securities exposure.
SEBI has introduced a Common Advertisement Code under the 2026 Intermediaries Regulations, harmonizing promotional rules for brokers, mutual funds, and research analysts.
SEBI has proposed replacing the 2020 Portfolio Managers Regulations with a comprehensive 2026 framework introducing PRIM, easing derivatives use, and enhancing client safeguards.
SEBI has proposed significant amendments to the Settlement Proceedings Regulations, 2018, introducing a revised penalty framework, extended timelines, and streamlined processes for enforcement settlements.
SEBI’s Portfolio Managers Regulations, 2026, effective April 2027, introduce a comprehensive regime for registration, capital, PRIM, and client safeguards.
SEBI’s 2026 amendment extends vault manager regulations to gold and silver ETFs and bullion derivatives, enhancing custody, insurance, and investor protection norms.
RBI releases updated FAQs on Digital Rupee, covering e₹ wallets, UPI interoperability, programmability, and wholesale CBDC use cases.
Calcutta High Court holds that Rs 20 lakh SARFAESI threshold for NBFCs does not apply to banks acquiring secured assets, upholding recovery proceedings.
RBI issued new Master Directions requiring use of BIS-certified note sorting machines, enhancing currency authenticity and fitness standards. All prior circulars on currency management are consolidated or withdrawn.
RBI proposes a comprehensive regulatory framework focusing on managing risks from traditional and AI/ML models used in the financial sector to enhance accountability and governance.
SEBI proposes changes to align securitisation norms for listed special purpose vehicles with RBI's existing directions, focusing on governance and disclosure enhancements.