Avinash Kurungot
Avinash Kurungot is a B.B.A. LL.B (Hons.) Graduate from Christ University, Bangalore. Following a stint in Civil Litigation, marking appearances across the High Court of Kerala and various sub-courts, he has channelled his skills towards developing engaging tax, finance and news content.
![SEBI Extends Implementation Timeline for Margin Pledge/Re-Pledge Framework Following CDSL & NSDL Representations [Read Circular]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/08/19/500x300_2078245-sebi-cdsl-nsdl-representations-taxscan.webp "SEBI Extends Implementation Timeline for Margin Pledge/Re-Pledge Framework Following CDSL & NSDL Representations [Read Circular]")
SEBI Extends Implementation Timeline for Margin Pledge/Re-Pledge Framework Following CDSL & NSDL Representations [Read Circular]
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has extended the timeline for the implementation of ‘margin obligations to be fulfilled through the...
![NCLT Admits IBC Plea against Palchan Bhang Power for Default in Repaying ₹5.7 Cr over 10-Year Interest-Free Period [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/08/18/250x150_2077865-nclt-ibc-palchan-bhang-power-taxscan.webp "NCLT Admits IBC Plea against Palchan Bhang Power for Default in Repaying ₹5.7 Cr over 10-Year Interest-Free Period [Read Order]")
RBI Directs KYC Reforms in Finance Sector for Persons With Disabilities: Follows Supreme Court Mandate in Pragya Prasun & Amar Jain [Read Notification]
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has undertaken a remarkable step to bring financial inclusion to persons with disabilities, in line with the recent decision of the Supreme Court in Pragya Prasun &...
![RBI Directs KYC Reforms in Finance Sector for Persons With Disabilities: Follows Supreme Court Mandate in Pragya Prasun & Amar Jain [Read Notification]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/08/16/500x300_2077374-rbi-taxscan.webp "RBI Directs KYC Reforms in Finance Sector for Persons With Disabilities: Follows Supreme Court Mandate in Pragya Prasun & Amar Jain [Read Notification]")
Major GST Cuts by Diwali! PM Modi Announces Sweeping Tax Reforms during 79th Indian Independence Day Address
On India’s 79th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a landmark 103-Minute address from the premises of the Red Fort addressing various administrative reforms that are in line...
No New Law Colleges for 3 Years: Bar Council of India Announces Moratorium to Deter Declining Standard of Legal Education [Read Press Release]
The Bar Council of India (BCI) has announced a sweeping three-year moratorium on the establishment of new Centres of Legal Education across the country. Framed under the Rules of Legal Education, ...
![No New Law Colleges for 3 Years: Bar Council of India Announces Moratorium to Deter Declining Standard of Legal Education [Read Press Release]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/08/15/500x300_2076953-no-new-law-colleges-for-3-years-new-law-colleges-bar-council-of-india-taxscan.webp "No New Law Colleges for 3 Years: Bar Council of India Announces Moratorium to Deter Declining Standard of Legal Education [Read Press Release]")
SEBI Releases Master Circular for Debenture Trustees: Consolidates Norms on Risk Management, Due Diligence & Security Monitoring [Read Circular]
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued a comprehensive Master Circular for Debenture Trustees, consolidating all relevant circulars into a single reference framework. The ...
![SEBI Releases Master Circular for Debenture Trustees: Consolidates Norms on Risk Management, Due Diligence & Security Monitoring [Read Circular]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/08/14/500x300_2076671-2071443-sebi-mutual-fund-taxscan.webp "SEBI Releases Master Circular for Debenture Trustees: Consolidates Norms on Risk Management, Due Diligence & Security Monitoring [Read Circular]")
Sahara Group Under the Scanner in Alleged Ponzi Scheme: ED Attaches 1,730 Acres Property Worth ₹3,012 Cr Assets
The EnforcementDirectorate (ED) has intensified its investigation into the Sahara Group over allegations of running a large-scale Ponzi scheme, conducting recent searches across Ghaziabad, Lucknow,...
Pending Income Tax Re-assessment Proceedings not a Bar to Institution of Criminal Prosecution: Delhi HC Sustains Complaints [Read Order]
The Delhi High Court in a recent matter held that the pendency of income tax reassessment proceedings does not vitiate the institution of criminal prosecution under the Income Tax Act, 1961. ...
![Pending Income Tax Re-assessment Proceedings not a Bar to Institution of Criminal Prosecution: Delhi HC Sustains Complaints [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/08/14/500x300_2076637-itat-quashes-reassessment-proceedings-assessing-officer-tangible-materials-assessing-officer-without-having-tangible-materials-reassessment-proceedings-taxscan.webp "Pending Income Tax Re-assessment Proceedings not a Bar to Institution of Criminal Prosecution: Delhi HC Sustains Complaints [Read Order]")
Corporate Guarantee Invoked Not Protected u/s.10A IBC After Stipulated Period: NCLAT Dismisses Appeal in ₹104 Cr HDFC Bank Loan Dispute [Read Order]
The Principal Bench of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) at New Delhi recently dismissed an appeal, noting that a corporate guarantee invoked outside the stipulated suspension...
![Corporate Guarantee Invoked Not Protected u/s.10A IBC After Stipulated Period: NCLAT Dismisses Appeal in ₹104 Cr HDFC Bank Loan Dispute [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/08/13/500x300_2076497-corporate-guarantee-corporate-guarantee-invoked-taxscan.webp "Corporate Guarantee Invoked Not Protected u/s.10A IBC After Stipulated Period: NCLAT Dismisses Appeal in ₹104 Cr HDFC Bank Loan Dispute [Read Order]")