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The Government of India will conduct an auction for the re-issue of Government Securities worth ₹32,000 crore on July 10, 2026. This auction will apply the Minimum Underwriting Commitment and other guidelines established under current regulatory frameworks.
The NCLAT upheld the initiation of insolvency proceedings against a guarantor based on the loan agreement alone, validating that the signature suffices despite the absence of a formal deed.
The NCLAT confirmed that a liquidator is permitted to initiate civil proceedings following the termination of a Joint Development Agreement (JDA), affirming the need for civil adjudication in such disputes.
The NCLT clarified that any restructuring of equity capital must adhere strictly to the Companies Act and SEBI regulations, and cannot be conducted through IBC proceedings.
The NCLT ruled that homebuyers cannot reactivate delayed claims after the approval of the resolution plan, reaffirming that ignorance of the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) is not a valid excuse.
The NCLT dismissed the liquidator’s application on preferential and fraudulent transactions due to the failure of service notice to the suspended management as mandated under the IBC.
The NCLT clarified that perjury jurisdiction is reserved for deliberate falsehoods and cannot be invoked for minor pleading defects, especially when the financial position is correctly represented.
The Reserve Bank of India has conducted a review of circulars issued under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999, to rationalize the regulatory framework. This initiative aims to enhance the clarity and effectiveness of existing regulations.
The CBIC has issued a provisional assessment directive for Insoluble Sulphur imports from China while an anti-absorption review is ongoing.
The CBIC has mandated a provisional assessment and an additional guarantee for Glufosinate imports from China, pending an anti-absorption review.
CESTAT Mumbai ruled that glucose monitoring devices are to be classified under CTH 9027, thereby acknowledging the BCD exemption as per the previous Bombay HC ruling.
The Orissa High Court has ruled that Section 45(3) of the Customs Act does not apply to goods lost due to natural disasters, setting a clear legal precedent in such scenarios.
The CBIC has introduced a uniform Deficiency Memo format for processing drawback claims under Section 74, promoting consistency and efficiency across Customs formations.