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The NCLT has begun insolvency proceedings against Primezone Developers due to their failure to refund amounts to allottees for unfulfilled plots. The tribunal ruled that this constitutes a financial debt default.
The NCLT has initiated Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process against Eros International Media for failing to pay NH-10 film revenue. The tribunal classified the default as an operational debt.
In a recent ruling, the Bombay High Court has emphasized that court-ordered disclosure takes precedence over confidentiality clauses in contracts, particularly in cases involving non-compete obligations.
The RBI has approved the voluntary amalgamation of The Bhavani Sahakari Bank Ltd. with TJSB Sahakari Bank Ltd., which is set to take effect on May 4, 2026. This amalgamation is significant in the banking sector in Maharashtra.
The RBI has published the 46th Half-Yearly Report on the management of India's foreign exchange reserves, ensuring transparency in financial governance. This report is released semi-annually to review reserves management strategies.
The RBI's Monetary Policy Committee has decided to retain the repo rate at 5.25%, citing global conflicts and rising inflation risks as concerns. Further clarity is needed before policy adjustments.
The Supreme Court ruled that a Successful Resolution Applicant (SRA) cannot back out of a CoC-approved resolution plan merely by claiming that the Letter of Intent (LoI) is conditional.
The NCLAT has ruled that contempt orders imposing civil imprisonment must explicitly name individual contemnors and adhere to due process. This decision underscores the necessity of procedural safeguards in contempt proceedings.
The NCLAT has ruled that transferred winding-up petitions cannot proceed under Section 9 of the IBC unless they meet the enhanced threshold limit of ₹1 crore in default. This reinforces compliance with prevailing IBC admission requirements.
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed fines on digital platforms employing manipulative design techniques, reinforcing that misleading digital practices violate consumer protection laws.
The IBBI has issued standardized formats for various insolvency procedures involving personal guarantors, enhancing transparency and consistency in bankruptcy processes.
The Karnataka High Court ruled that the Directorate of Enforcement's reliance on generic, copied justifications for provisional attachment under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act is inadequate. This decision reinforces the need for specific and substantial reasoning in enforcement actions.
The NCLT has admitted SBI's application under Section 7 of the IBC for insolvency against Martina Bio Genics, stating that ongoing winding-up proceedings cannot obstruct the IBC's objective of corporate revival.