SEBI released a circular introducing detailed operational, governance, and risk management requirements for custodians following amendments to the Custodian Regulations. The guidelines mandate activity segregation, enhanced compliance systems, and business continuity frameworks.
SEBI has introduced a new reporting framework for Alternative Investment Funds requiring an annual comprehensive report and limited quarterly filings. The move aims to reduce compliance costs while improving regulatory oversight.
The High Court flagged serious flaws in a GST adjudication order that cited non-existent and unrelated judgments. It indicated the need for safeguards to prevent blind reliance on incorrect legal precedents.
The Tribunal ruled that the bank followed Rule 8 of the SIE Rules by publishing the sale notice in two newspapers and serving it on the borrower. The auction conducted under SARFAESI was upheld.
The High Court set aside income tax assessments after holding that a specific written request for personal hearing cannot be rejected on technical grounds such as failure to activate a portal link. The ruling underscores that natural justice must be upheld in faceless proceedings.
The DRT Chennai allowed recovery of ₹25.40 lakh after finding that the borrower defaulted on repayment of an overdraft facility and failed to contest the case. The Tribunal relied on loan documents and certified statements of account.
The Calcutta High Court held that an appellate authority must independently evaluate the grounds of appeal and supporting explanations. Repeating the adjudicating officer’s findings without analysis renders the order invalid.
The Kerala High Court set aside a Single Judge’s decision after finding that earlier Division Bench directions to decide the writ petition on merits were not followed. The case involving attachment of a DRAT pre-deposit was remanded again for fresh consideration with liberty for all parties to raise their contentions.
The Delhi High Court held that the Tribunal erred in directing the grant of registration under Sections 12AB and 80G without examining the genuineness of the trust’s activities. The Court set aside the order and remanded the matter to the Commissioner for proper inquiry.
The Madras High Court observed that officers should explore other methods under Section 169, such as RPAD, when taxpayers do not respond to portal notices. The impugned order was set aside and the matter remanded.
