Author name: Jehani Legal

SEBI eases Regulatory Compliance for FPIs investing only in Government Securities  Introduction  The Securities and Exchange Board of India (“SEBI”) vide circular dated 7 September 2026  (“Circular”), has further eased the regulatory compliance requirements applicable to Foreign  Portfolio Investors (“FPIs”) investing exclusively in Government Securities (“G-Secs”).  The Circular modifies the Master Circular for Foreign Portfolio […]

MCA FURTHER EXTENDS COMPANIES COMPLIANCE FACILITATION SCHEME, 2026 UP TO 15 SEPTEMBER 2026 Introduction: In a major relief to corporate entities across India, The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (“MCA”), vide General Circular No. 04/2026 dated 31 August 2026, has further extended the validity of the Companies Compliance Facilitation Scheme, 2026 (“CCFS-2026” or “Scheme”) up to

 ₹22,000 Crore Debt Settled for ₹6.5 Crore: NCLT Approves Subhash Chandra’s Plan with 99.97% Haircut  Introduction  The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has recently approved a repayment plan submitted by Zee Group founder Subhash Chandra in his personal insolvency proceedings. Under the approved plan, Chandra will pay approximately ₹6.5 crore against admitted creditor claims of

Impact of the 2026 Amendments on Co-operative Housing in Maharashtra  The Maharashtra Co-operative Societies (Amendment) Rules, 2026 (‘Rules’), notified on June 18, 2026, represent a significant effort by the state government to modernise and specialise the legal framework governing housing societies. The most critical structural change is the introduction of Chapter XI-B, which contains provisions

 Companies Cannot Profit from Administrative Failure in ESOP Issuance  Introduction  A Bombay High Court ruling has made it clear that companies can’t use their own mistakes to dodge paying what they promised. The court said a firm can’t skip out on equity-based compensation pledges just because they never drew up a formal Employee Stock Option

MSMED Amendment Bill: Key Reforms and Implications for MSMEs  The Micro Small and Medium Enterprises Development Bill, 2026 (“Amendment”) has been passed by the Lok Sabha on 7th August, 2026, subsequent to its passing by the Rajya Sabha on 3rd August, 2026. The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 (“MSMED Act”) was enacted

Corporate Update | SEBI Cautions Investors on Transactions in Securities of Unlisted Public Limited Companies Through Unauthorized Platforms  The Securities and Exchange Board of India (”SEBI”), through Press Release No. 32/2026 dated 17 June 2026, has issued an investor advisory cautioning against transactions in the securities of unlisted public limited companies through unauthorized websites and electronic platforms.  The advisory follows SEBI’s

India Broadens Portfolio Investment Framework for Overseas Individuals  Ministry of Finance Expands Eligibility under FEMA Non-Debt Instruments Rules  The Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, has notified the Foreign Exchange Management (Non-Debt Instruments) (Third Amendment) Rules, 2026 (“Amendment Rules”) under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (“FEMA”), the principal legislative framework regulating foreign exchange

SEBI revises Nomination Framework for demat accounts and mutual fund folios  Introduction  The Securities and Exchange Board of India (“SEBI“), through its circular dated 29 May 2026 (“Circular“), has introduced significant revisions to the nomination framework applicable to demat accounts and mutual fund folios. The amendments are aimed at simplifying investor onboarding, facilitating ease of investment and reducing the incidence of unclaimed financial assets

MERE EXCLUSION OF NATURAL HEIRS WILL NOT RENDER A WILL SUSPICIOUS: SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS WILL IN FAVOUR OF SISTER, EXCLUDING WIFE AND CHILDREN Introduction The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, in a significant ruling on testamentary law, reaffirmed that the mere exclusion of legal heirs from a Will does not, by itself, render it suspicious