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The Saket District Court has ruled in favor of Anamika Sood, affirming her ownership of the song 'Ferrareee' and rejecting Saregama's expired copyright claims. This ruling highlights concerns over the misuse of copyright enforcement beyond legal protections.
The article discusses the implications of Section 169 regarding the removal of directors, emphasizing the need for procedural fairness to prevent abuse of power within corporate governance.
ROC Mumbai has imposed a fine for the possession of duplicate Director Identification Numbers, emphasizing strict compliance with Section 155 of the Companies Act.
The ROC held a director accountable for incorrect disclosures in AOC-4 filings, reinforcing the need for accuracy in statutory documents to avoid penalties.
ROC Mumbai has penalized a company and its directors for failing to maintain a functional registered office, emphasizing statutory compliance under Section 12(1) of the Companies Act.
The article analyzes the classification of Compulsorily Convertible Debentures under Ind AS 32 as financial liabilities, critiquing judicial interpretations that may not hold legal authority.
This article reviews how recent Companies Act amendments impact tax treatment of penalties, CSR expenditures, and related party transactions, emphasizing the interplay between corporate law and tax law.
The MCA has amended Schedule VII of the Companies Act to include investments in zero coupon zero principal instruments under CSR, further diversifying permissible CSR activities.
The NCLT Allahabad Bench has authorized the conversion of capital and shares into a company limited by guarantee, waiving the need for shareholder meetings due to unanimous consent. This ruling clarifies procedural implications for such transformations.
The ITAT quashed Section 153A assessments due to falling outside the 10-year block period, highlighting stringent adherence to statutory timelines.
The ITAT quashed Section 153C assessments due to lack of valid satisfaction notes regarding seized documents purportedly belonging to a third party.
Despite statutory mandates, the ITAT ruled that corporate social responsibility expenses remain voluntary and hence qualify for deductions under Section 80G.
The ITAT ruled that an Income Tax notice issued after April 1, 2021, is time-barred under the TOLA concession, emphasizing adherence to statutory deadlines in tax assessments.