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The government has unveiled new Labour and Industrial Codes 2026 accompanied by updated central rules, prompting startups to evaluate their tax regime choices carefully.
The NCLT clarified that outstanding obligations related to an ongoing One-Time Settlement (OTS) cannot impede the admission of a Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP).
The NCLT ruled that a financial creditor cannot be compelled to wait for a One-Time Settlement (OTS) when both debt and default are acknowledged, permitting the admission of a CIRP.
The NCLT ruled that without statutory determination under the EPF Act, the EPFO cannot lodge PF claims in insolvency proceedings. This ruling upholds procedural integrity in CIRP.
The NCLT ruled that a Recovery Certificate issued by the Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT) revives the limitation period, allowing a ₹17.54 crore insolvency plea against Sunbeam Dealers.
The NCLAT ruled that a mortgage of property without actual fund disbursal does not qualify as financial debt under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), reinforcing the necessity of actual fund flows.
The NCLAT ruled that timely claims for corporate insolvency resolution process (CIRP) cannot be rejected due to minor procedural or technical objections, ensuring access to justice for creditors.
The Reserve Bank of India has released its 46th Half-Yearly Report on the management of foreign exchange reserves, enhancing transparency and public disclosure practices since 2004.
The Government's fee waiver for sports-related IP registrations highlights crucial questions on ownership and exclusivity in sporting culture. This move represents a shift towards enclosing sports culture under intellectual property rights.
The Rajasthan High Court ruled that a procedural lapse in filing Form 10-IC does not disqualify eligibility for the 22% corporate tax rate under Section 115BAA. This affirms the principle that compliance errors should not negate substantive rights.
SEBI has revised its methodology for calculating household savings, showing a notable increase in the Gross Savings-to-GDP ratio for FY 2024-25. This data provides critical insights into household participation in the securities market.
SEBI clarifies that clients under Non-Discretionary Portfolio Management Services can pledge their securities for personal loans without it being classified as borrowing by the portfolio manager.
NCLT Chandigarh mandated liquidation of a corporate debtor after the Committee of Creditors dismissed the sole resolution plan proposed during CIRP.