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Employers with ten or more employees must comply with POSH Act requirements, and violations can lead to significant penalties, including fines and potential business license cancellations.
The Kerala High Court has ruled that the Enforcement Directorate can initiate civil action without a predicate offence. This ruling supports ongoing investigations into Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited under the PMLA.
Recent MCA changes broaden CSR scope by endorsing investment in Zero Coupon Zero Principal Instruments.
New amendments by the MCA allow companies to utilize CSR funds through Zero Coupon Zero Principal instruments listed on the Social Stock Exchange, offering a regulated avenue for CSR investments.
The Calcutta High Court has clarified that the pendency of NCLAT appeals is sufficient to prevent the Regional Director from allowing Hindusthan Glass to shift its head office.
The NCLAT set aside insolvency proceedings noting that misrepresentation of a borrower as a guarantor invalidates applications under Section 95 unless valid documentation is presented.
The NCLAT ruled that the Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority's claim as a secured operational creditor cannot exceed ₹6.79 crore as per the escrow allocation, emphasizing judicial finality in resolution plans.
The NCLAT has stayed insolvency proceedings against Religare Enterprises, finding group transactions circular and fraudulent. This ruling warrants a reconsideration of the prior admission order.
The Supreme Court has ruled that SEBI failed to prove allegations of fraud and market manipulation in RPL futures transactions, quashing the disgorgement order but upholding penalties for position-limit disclosure violations.
IBBI has standardized formats for filing complaints and claims to ensure uniformity and transparency in the grievance-handling process.
The CCI has opened an investigation into beauty pageant contracts that appear to include anti-competitive restrictive clauses impacting participants' professional engagements.
The IBBI has introduced amendments to the CIRP regulations aimed at reducing insolvency disputes through improved disclosures and claim communication processes.
The IBBI has amended several insolvency regulations to implement the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Act, 2026. Key changes include new requirements for disclosure and grievance handling.