Latest court orders, judgments, and legal developments from Indian courts — AI-curated and summarized.
The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has issued a Trade Margin Rationalisation (TMR) order capping margins on anti-cancer drugs, aiming to improve affordability. The move targets distribution inefficiencies but raises concerns about long-term sustainability and enforcement gaps.
SEBI extends the deadline for digital accessibility compliance, including IAAP audits, to 31 January 2027.
Following the reorganisation of districts in the NCT of Delhi, the RBI has reassigned lead bank responsibilities effective October 26, 2026.
Following the reorganisation of districts in Delhi, the RBI has reassigned lead bank responsibilities to align with new administrative boundaries. Banks must update outreach and coordination mechanisms accordingly.
Weighted average lending rate on fresh rupee loans fell to 8.51% in September 2026; outstanding loans remained at 8.96%, indicating rate pass-through.
Weighted average lending rate (WALR) on outstanding rupee loans held at 8.96% in September 2026. WALR on fresh loans dropped to 8.51%, indicating competitive pricing.
Holders of Sovereign Gold Bonds (Series VII) issued on November 2, 2021, may opt for premature redemption on November 2, 2026, the fifth interest payment date. Redemption price will be based on the simple average of weekly closing gold prices.
SEBI issues alert on fraudulent closed WhatsApp groups offering stock tips, fake returns, and phishing apps targeting retail investors.
Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) 2020-21 Series I holders may seek premature redemption on October 28, 2026, after completing five years. Redemption price based on simple average of gold prices over the preceding three business days.
SEBI has issued a public advisory cautioning investors against joining closed WhatsApp groups offering stock tips, fake profit claims, and fraudulent trading apps.
The IBBI upheld its right to deny RTI requests seeking compilation of fresh datasets on insolvency claims and haircuts, holding that public authorities are not obligated to generate non-existent records.
The IBBI upheld its right to reject RTI requests seeking freshly compiled datasets on insolvency claims and haircuts, ruling it is not obligated to create information not already available in the requested format.