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FeaturedThe Kerala High Court upheld the power of the RBI to replace a cooperative bank's board with an administrator, validating the requirement for state consultation for extensions.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court ruled that judicial decisions relying on AI-generated or fictitious precedents are unsustainable, mandating fresh adjudication under Section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC).
FeaturedThe Supreme Court's decision not to stay the injunction regarding Flipkart and Marc emphasizes a crucial trademark issue: the role of house marks. This case highlights a gap in the statutory framework surrounding trademark protection in India.
FeaturedBank of Baroda has reached a $600 million out-of-court settlement regarding its exposure in the NMC Health fraud case without admitting liability, closing insolvency proceedings in both Abu Dhabi and London.
FeaturedIn a pivotal decision, the Karnataka High Court granted bail to a former MLA under the PMLA, emphasizing that Article 21 rights override the statutory conditions for bail under the Act.
FeaturedSEBI's new fast-track Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) framework transfers responsibility for approvals from regulators to fund managers and merchant bankers, impacting compliance and risk management practices.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court has refused to stay an injunction in the case of Flipkart v. Marc, reviving critical discussions on the concept of house trademarks. The ruling signals the need for a coherent legal framework regarding house marks within the Indian Trademarks Act.
FeaturedThe ITAT has ruled that reassessment proceedings initiated after three years are invalid due to improper sanction under Section 151(1). This highlights compliance issues related to procedural guidelines in tax reassessments.
FeaturedThe ITAT quashed a reassessment order against PVR Engineering, citing the denial of cross-examination as a violation of natural justice. This ruling highlights the importance of allowing taxpayers the opportunity to contest incriminating statements.
FeaturedThe Calcutta High Court ruling raises critical questions about the governing of algorithmic systems under existing statutory provisions.
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FeaturedSEBI has launched a fast-track framework for Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), transferring regulatory responsibilities from pre-approval to merchant bankers and fund managers. This shift has implications for compliance and investor protection.
FeaturedThe Calcutta High Court has quashed a long-standing corruption conviction, citing flaws in witness testimony from the Income Tax Department that affected the integrity of the investigation.