Latest court orders, judgments, and legal developments from Indian courts — AI-curated and summarized.
The NCLAT has ruled that invoices are not mandatory to establish operational debt under the Technical Guidance Agreement, which entails a fixed royalty obligation. This ruling has significant implications for the enforcement of contractual liabilities.
The NCLAT directed Modi Lifecare to pay ₹63 lakh, clarifying invoices are not mandatory under the Technical Guidance Agreement. The ruling emphasizes the contract's obligatory nature for royalty payments.
The Reserve Bank of India has sanctioned the voluntary amalgamation of Bhavani Sahakari Bank Ltd. with TJSB Sahakari Bank Ltd., set to take effect on May 4, 2026. This strategic move aims to enhance operations and service to customers.
The RBI has released revised draft directions to enhance recovery practices, emphasizing borrower protection and transparency in loan recovery methods.
The NCLT has admitted an insolvency plea against an online gaming firm due to non-repayment of ₹2.81 crore loan, emphasizing the time value of money. Swapnil Jain has been appointed as the Interim Resolution Professional.
Zee Entertainment has filed a lawsuit against Nykaa for allegedly using copyrighted music in Instagram reels without permission, demanding INR 2 crores in damages. This case underscores ongoing tensions in social media copyright practices among brands and content creators.
The NCLT has admitted a Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) due to the failure of an OTS proposal, emphasizing the necessity of compliance and timely payments.
The Companies Act, 2013 mandates that most public and private companies issue and transfer securities only in dematerialised form, enhancing transparency. This implementation aims to minimize fraud and simplify ownership records.
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has amended the PPIRP rules to ensure enhanced oversight on registered valuers and provide clearer frameworks for fair and liquidation values.
The NCLAT confirmed that post-liquidation settlements must follow a Section 230 scheme of the Companies Act, ruling that Section 12A cannot apply after liquidation proceedings have initiated. This reinforces the integrity of the liquidation process.
SEBI has proposed to relax third-party payment restrictions for mutual funds under specific conditions, aiming to boost operational flexibility while ensuring compliance safeguards.
SEBI proposes reforms to prevent artificial price suppression in IPOs and re-listed stocks, including new rules on base prices and price discovery conditions. These changes aim to enhance fairness in market operations.