NCLAT Voids CFO Appointment, Affirms Companies Act Compliance
The NCLAT has overturned a CFO appointment, ruling that eligibility must align with Section 203 of the Companies Act, affirming the Act's precedence over company articles.
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The NCLAT has overturned a CFO appointment, ruling that eligibility must align with Section 203 of the Companies Act, affirming the Act's precedence over company articles.
The Reserve Bank of India has set the cut-off underwriting commission rates for the latest auction. This auction is significant for Primary Dealers involved in government securities.
The 2026 amendment to FEMA allows individuals resident outside India to invest in Indian listed companies, thereby broadening the investment landscape and raising limits.

The Kerala High Court has set aside a National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) order, confirming the right of corporate debtors to file additional objections in insolvency proceedings. This decision underscores the judiciary's stance on procedural fairness in insolvency cases.
The Reserve Bank of India has introduced the Credit Derivatives Directions, 2026, which establish a framework for the introduction of derivatives on credit indices and total return swaps. This direction is aimed at enhancing market operations and fostering financial stability.
The NCLAT has annulled a Chief Financial Officer's (CFO) appointment after determining that the first two nominees did not meet the eligibility criteria set forth in the Companies Act. This reinforces the importance of compliance with statutory requirements.
The DRT Chandigarh annulled a SARFAESI auction due to the bank's failure to provide a mandatory notice to legal heirs, highlighting compliance with statutory notice requirements.
The NCLT affirmed the Committee of Creditors' (CoC) decision to approve the GSW Enterprise resolution plan, emphasizing that courts should respect CoC's commercial wisdom when statutory requirements are met.
SEBI has updated the ETF trading framework to improve price discovery and address inefficiencies arising from T-2 NAV-based pricing.
SEBI is proposing comprehensive changes to the Margin Trading Facility framework to enhance risk management and compliance efficiencies.
SEBI has proposed significant reforms to IT regulations regarding trading software, focusing on modernizing compliance processes and enhancing operational efficiency.
SEBI's recent reforms reclassify REITs as equity instruments and ease operational requirements for InvITs, aiming to enhance market efficiency. However, some key regulatory issues remain unresolved.
SEBI has formed an Expert Working Group to examine and enhance the regulatory framework governing Debenture Trustees. The initiative aims to strengthen trustee responsibilities and align regulations with the evolving dynamics of the debt market.