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Shri Janmejaya Kumar Sinha, Shri Syed Akbaruddin, and Ms. Annie George Mathew have been appointed as part-time Non-official Directors on the Central Board of the Reserve Bank of India.
The Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks (CGPDTM) seeks stakeholder feedback on new draft manuals for patent and trademark processes.
The Telangana High Court has set aside the rejection of a GST appeal, reviving the case after acknowledging a 10% pre-deposit made before the dismissal.
The Telangana High Court has permitted an appeal against the GST SPL-07 order, granting a delay condonation application and establishing a procedure for statutory compliance.
The central question surrounding the taxation of funds received from abroad by Indian residents has been clarified, including FEMA rules, necessary documentation, and reporting obligations. This guidance will help parents and family members manage their remittances appropriately.
The Reserve Bank of India has issued guidelines enabling exporters to write off unrealized export proceeds, subject to certain limits and documentation requirements. This move aims to facilitate easier compliance for exporters and CFOs managing such accounts.
The SEBI Appellate Authority reaffirmed that it is not obligated to create or compile information as per the RTI Act. This decision pertains to vague and confidential queries submitted through the RTI process.
Uncertainty in West Asia has led to an increase in India's net crude import, with the Finance Ministry reporting that 70% of imports are secured outside the Strait of Hormuz. This trend raises concerns regarding fiscal deficits and current account balance.
The CBIC has issued a circular allowing temporary cargo operations diverted to Indian seaports and airports due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. This measure is aimed at facilitating trade amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions.
The SEBI First Appellate Authority has rejected an RTI appeal that sought clarifications outside of the CPIO's obligations under Section 2(f) of the RTI Act. The ruling underscores the Authority's position that such requests for opinions do not fall under the purview of the RTI.
The ITAT ruled that ad-hoc additions for undervaluation of closing stock are unsustainable if specific undervaluation is not identified. The ruling emphasizes the need for detailed assessment in tax evaluations.
The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has condoned a 247-day delay in a farmer's tax appeal after his Chartered Accountant failed to respond to tax notices. The matter has been remanded for a fresh hearing.
The University of Cambridge emerged victorious at the 11th HSF Kramer-NLU Delhi International Negotiation Competition, held from August 21 to 23, 2026. The competition involved 38 teams from global law schools, showcasing rigorous negotiation skills.