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The NCLT ruled that a minority shareholder cannot be compelled to obtain support from others to meet the 10% threshold required for filing an application under Section 244. This decision is pivotal for minority shareholders' rights in company affairs.
A U.S. District Court has dismissed securities and wire fraud charges against Gautam Adani and two other executives, concluding a high-profile case while noting the unusual nature of the decision.
SEBI has revised rules concerning municipal debt, focusing on face value, escrow mechanisms, and reporting timelines. These changes are effective from August 11, 2026.
SEBI has proposed to widen the participation of Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) in commodity derivatives markets while ensuring strict safeguards for delivery obligations. This move is aimed at enhancing liquidity and market depth.
SEBI has amended the ILMDS Regulations concerning face value of municipal debt, escrow mechanisms, and reporting timelines, effective immediately. These changes streamline the regulatory framework governing municipal securities.
The Bombay High Court has quashed bifurcation and deemed conveyance orders due to violations of natural justice and non-compliance with the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act.
The Delhi High Court has requested the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) to clarify its authority to define 26 areas of practice, including those pertaining to law, amid concerns over professional jurisdiction.
The NCLT has approved a resolution plan incorporating amalgamation and capital restructuring for SAB Events, subject to statutory compliance. This highlights the NCLT's flexibility in resolving financial challenges for MSMEs.
The NCLT held that objections raised by the Registrar of Companies (RoC) cannot halt the dissolution of a company after it has complied with voluntary liquidation provisions. This decision clarifies the authority of procedural compliance in corporate dissolution.
The Supreme Court has affirmed that appeals lodged with the High Court before the amendment of Section 15Z of the SEBI Act continue to be maintainable, thereby dismissing a contrary appeal.
SEBI has introduced a risk-based framework for market intermediary inspections for the fiscal year 2026-27, allowing joint inspections and reducing the frequency of inspections. This aims to optimize resource allocation and strengthen regulatory oversight.
In the case of Novartis AG v. Venkata Narayana Active Ingredients, the Madras High Court has provided clarity on the evidentiary requirements for invoking the Bolar exemption, marking a notable development in pharmaceutical patent law.
The Bombay High Court has upheld the Directorate General of Foreign Trade's (DGFT) ban on sugar exports, despite significant financial losses to exporters. The court emphasized that its decisions are based on legal principles rather than anticipated outcomes.