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The Karnataka High Court condemned the assault of a mentally unstable youth accused of desecrating a Dr. Ambedkar portrait. Justice M Nagaprasanna expressed concern over the ongoing violence and emphasized the need for legal recourse instead of vigilante justice.
The current copyright framework in India presents challenges for digital archiving efforts, calling for urgent legal reforms. This article discusses why updating archival exceptions is crucial for facilitating better access to knowledge.
This article discusses the CCPA's orders against PhysicsWallah and McAfee, highlighting their implications on advertising standards. The analysis digs deeper into the findings regarding misleading advertisements and forced actions, with a focus on dark patterns in user interfaces.
The Rajasthan High Court has ruled that redemption fines cannot be excluded from the Sabka Vishwas Scheme, clarifying the scope of Section 125.
The NCLT validated JSW Steel's merger plan, directing an online equity shareholder vote without holding creditor meetings, emphasizing efficiency in corporate restructuring.
The NCLT upheld a resolution professional's decision to reject an income tax claim filed significantly late, emphasizing the finality of an approved resolution plan under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code.
The Calcutta High Court set aside a penalty on a Customs House Agent employee, clarifying that mere negligence does not constitute abetment of smuggling under the Customs Act.
SEBI has mandated that covered intermediaries use validated ‘@valid’ UPI IDs and QR codes starting October 1, 2025. This initiative aims to strengthen investor payment verification and mitigate fraud within financial transactions.
The NCLT dismissed a Section 7 petition against a corporate guarantor, clarifying that a second guarantee invocation does not reset the limitation period for claims. This decision is pivotal in interpreting the time-bar regulations under the IBC.
The NCLT restored directors and appointed an Administrator in a case highlighting shareholder oppression. The ruling underscores the protection of minority interests in corporate governance.
The NCLAT upheld NCLT's ruling that share and property transfers were invalid due to statutory non-compliance. This ruling reinforces the integrity of corporate governance in instances of manipulation.
The Reserve Bank of India has issued Amendment Directions on Basel Pillar 3 disclosures, seeking stakeholder feedback to enhance capital adequacy standards for banks.
The Reserve Bank of India has conducted an underwriting auction for the re-issue of Government Security, amounting to ₹34,000 crore. The cut-off rates for underwriting commission payable to Primary Dealers have been finalized.