Legal Pulse: Issue 8 – Jan 2026

This edition captures key regulatory developments and judicial pronouncements that continue to reshape India’s banking, insolvency, corporate governance, and real estate landscape. From the RBI’s 2025 Directions on Wilful and Large Defaulters and the revamped Income Recognition, Asset Classification and Provisioning norms, to significant rulings under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, this issue offers practical insights into an increasingly compliance-driven framework.

The edition also examines important judicial guidance on redevelopment of leased and cessed buildings under MHADA, and provides a detailed analysis of the role, responsibilities, and liabilities of Independent Directors in strengthening corporate governance.