Latest court orders, judgments, and legal developments from Indian courts — AI-curated and summarized.
In a significant ruling, the NCLT has directed Kotak Mahindra Bank to return title deeds owed to a corporate debtor following full payment of the approved resolution plan. This decision reinforces creditors' obligations post-resolution settlement.
The NCLT has admitted an insolvency plea against a kraft paper manufacturer, appointing Rishabh Sethi as the Interim Resolution Professional. This marks a significant step in the corporate insolvency resolution process under Section 9 of the IBC.
The Karnataka High Court annulled an arbitral award due to the tribunal's failure to consider vital GST invoices, demonstrating the legal imperative for arbitral bodies to account for all evidence in tax-related disputes.
The RBI has released the 'Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme' directions relevant to commercial banks, aiming to improve credit access for the agricultural sector.
The RBI has issued the 'Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme' directions for small finance banks, enhancing the accessibility of credit for farmers in this sector.
The RBI has released 'Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme' directions specifically for regional rural banks, aiming to facilitate improved credit access for farmers.
The RBI has released the 'Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme' directions for rural co-operative banks to enhance credit access for farmers. The directions detail credit purpose, tenure, limits, and other provisions.
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has introduced a fourth amendment to the insolvency regulations, enhancing the roles of creditors and imposing stricter controls over resolution costs.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a compounding order against Apollo Hospitals Enterprises Ltd. and five of its directors for violations of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA). This move highlights the central bank's strict enforcement of compliance with foreign investment norms.
IRDAI has introduced draft regulations that emphasize due process and proportional penalties for enforcement actions in the insurance sector. The new rules aim to enhance procedural fairness.
IRDAI plans to replace the three-year licensing system for insurance surveyors and loss assessors with a perpetual registration model, contingent on annual fee payments. This draft amendment aims to simplify compliance regulations.
The NCLT has recognized homebuyers as financial creditors and initiated CIRP against a real estate developer for defaulting on ₹6.76 crore. The amounts paid are classified as financial debts under the IBC.