The ROC imposed penalties for incorrect disclosures in Form MGT-7A, including errors in board meeting records and shareholding details. The order confirms that defective annual return filings attract liability under Section 450, even when filed voluntarily for adjudication.
The Tribunal ruled that accepting share capital and unsecured loans without proper verification violates Section 68 requirements. It upheld the Principal CITs revision order, stating that failure to investigate renders the order prejudicial to revenue.
In a case involving delayed filing of annual returns for FY 2013–14, the ROC declined to impose penalty under Section 454. The order clarified that pre-2018 defaults fall under the fine regime, not the penalty regime, leaving compounding as the appropriate remedy.
The Registrar held that delayed filing of financial statements for FY 2013–14 occurred before decriminalisation and falls under the fine regime. Adjudication under Section 454 was declined, with liberty to seek compounding.
The central bank has notified amendments to the ECB framework and consolidated borrowing provisions under updated Regulations. Authorised Dealer banks must follow the revised rules and note deletion of key master direction paragraphs and FAQs.
The amended borrowing regulations restrict use of ECB funds for specified sectors including real estate and securities trading. A revised ECB framework with updated definitions, limits, and reporting norms has been introduced.
The discussion paper suggests stronger recording of CoC deliberations, structured approval of CIRP costs, and clearer roles in delayed claims. It also proposes excluding related operational creditors to safeguard independence.
The 2025 amendment broadens eligibility under Section 233, allowing more small, start-up, and unlisted companies to use the Regional Director route. Auditor certification and compliance safeguards are mandated.
The Tribunal held that the fresh notice issued under Section 148 was beyond the surviving limitation period available after applying TOLA and Supreme Court directions. As a result, the reassessment proceedings were declared void ab initio.
ICAI has announced empanelment of members as observers for May 2026 CA examinations, introducing a mandatory cooling-off period after three consecutive assignments. Eligible members must meet age, registration, and conflict-of-interest conditions.
