AI-curated court updates, legal developments, and practice-area insights for Indian legal professionals.
SEBI has proposed a new framework enabling Depository Receipts issuance against REITs and publicly listed InvIT units, inviting comments until August 25, 2026. This initiative aims to enhance market accessibility for investors.
The RBI has released comprehensive directions on cybersecurity for commercial banks, outlining risk management and oversight protocols. This update is critical in fortifying cybersecurity frameworks.
The RBI has issued a Master Direction on the detection and reporting of counterfeit notes. This measure mandates banks to enhance their monitoring processes regarding fake currency notes.
The Reserve Bank of India issued a notification regarding implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967. This update addresses amendments to the UNSC’s 1988 Taliban Sanctions List, impacting various financial institutions.
The CCPA's recent orders against PhysicsWallah and McAfee draw attention to dark patterns in digital interfaces. Legal analysts assess the implications of these findings for user rights and the broader regulatory framework in India.
The Madras High Court, in Novartis AG v. Venkata Narayana Active Ingredients, delivers a critical examination of the Bolar exemption under Section 107A. The ruling is pivotal for pharmaceutical manufacturers in navigating the evidentiary requirements for regulatory export approvals.
The RBI has issued Statutory Audit Directions for Rural Co-operative Banks, detailing auditor appointment and eligibility requirements effective immediately.
The RBI has published Miscellaneous Supervisory Directions for Regional Rural Banks, focusing on fair lending practices and fraud prevention measures effective immediately.
The RBI released Supervisory Directions for All India Financial Institutions (AIFIs) in 2026, delineating comprehensive governance, reporting structures, and penalties for non-compliance.
The RBI has issued immediate Compliance Function Directions for Middle and Upper Layer NBFCs, focusing on governance and compliance risk management. This aims to streamline compliance functions within these institutions.
The Karnataka High Court ruled that the corporate veil of a non-signatory entity cannot be lifted at the interim stage in relation to a shareholder's arbitration agreement, reinforcing the integrity of corporate structures.
The Allahabad High Court emphasized that families must not dismiss married women's complaints of dowry harassment or cruelty. The court criticized the tendency to advise victims to adjust, asserting that such advice only emboldens abusers.
Indian Kanoon informed the Delhi High Court that the right to be forgotten judgment is causing significant operational issues. The platform has been directed to deactivate name-based search functionality for certain judgments.