Tribunal reduces FEMA penalty from ₹30 lakh to ₹10 lakh, confirming that unauthorised netting-off of ₹1.72 crore foreign commission violated statutory repatriation rules.
The Tribunal ruled that even without direct fund transfer, deep financial and management integration justified tagging the deposits as value of proceeds of crime. The attachment was sustained as the company formed part of the same economic group.
The Court upheld provisional attachment of Rs. 1.35 crore, finding the Appellant supplied cheaper PDW while claiming reimbursement at Rail Neer rates. The loss to the government and breach of mandatory supply obligations justified the action.
The tribunal confirmed penalties against a company and responsible directors for not realizing export proceeds of Rs.36 crores, emphasizing that commercial disputes cannot override FEMA obligations.
Tribunal upheld hawala and import undervaluation violations but significantly cut penalties for Dr. Manoharan and NTPL, fully exonerating two female directors. Key takeaway: Liability depends on active involvement, not mere association.
Delhi ITAT rules that reduction in percentage shareholding due to fresh share issuance is not a transfer under Income Tax law, providing relief to minority shareholders.
The Department of Posts introduces a Standard Operating Procedure to correct balance differences in POSA, PPF, and SSA accounts caused by non-migrated pre-CBS transactions.
The 2025 amendment caps professionals at ten concurrent assignments, with stricter limits for high-value cases, improving efficiency and accountability.
IBBI amends regulations mandating timely and accurate filing of forms by resolution professionals, with penalties for delays and incomplete submissions.
Despite strong constitutional protections, victims face police resistance, evidence manipulation, and bureaucratic delays. Effective reforms are essential to make justice accessible.
