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January 22, 2026

Breach of Settlement and Restoration of Section 9 Petition

Introduction The relentless march of new-age commerce demands a robust legal framework. This system must prioritize transparency and the swift resolution of financial defaults to maintain market stability. A critical legal dilemma arises when a Corporate Debtor attempts to veil a default through accounting maneuvers. Specifically, the court must determine if a debtor can legally misallocate payments between past arrears […]

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January 21, 2026

Vicarious Liability of Directors in India: When does corporate oversight become “directing mind and will”

Introduction As modern Indian jurisprudence evolves in response to rising economic offences from fraud and money laundering to environmental degradation, a critical question arises: when does corporate oversight cross the line and transform into the “directing mind and will”, thereby attracting vicarious liability of directors? This question lies at the heart of a delicate balancing exercise, where courts must ensure […]

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January 20, 2026

Can CoC Bypass the Mandatory Liquidator’s Fee under IBBI Regulation 21A? NCLT Ahmedabad Clarifies

Introduction In the high-stakes arena of corporate insolvency, the statutory mandate of the IBC1 acts as a sentinel, ensuring that even when secured creditors march outside the common pool to realize their dues, they do not trample upon the administrative framework that sustains the process. The focus of modern insolvency law has shifted from mere debt recovery to a structured, […]

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January 5, 2026

Summons versus Shackles: Defining the Limits of Coercive Power in Money Laundering Probes

Introduction Can the state’s power to investigate transform a simple summons into a threat of immediate incarceration? In the high-stakes world of financial investigations, the line between a cooperative witness and an accused criminal often seems blurred, raising a fundamental question: can a person be hunted with NBWs1 before they are even charged with a crime? The Delhi High Court […]

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January 5, 2026

The Co-Existence Conundrum: Can Police Powers Under CrPC Intersect with the Prevention of Corruption Act?

Introduction Does the specific and comprehensive framework of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (PC Act), completely oust the general powers of the investigating police officer under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC), particularly when it comes to securing the ill-gotten gains of a public servant? This question, at the nexus of India’s fight against corruption, hinges on whether […]

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January 3, 2026

The Great Compromise: India Unveils Mandatory Blanket Licensing for AI Training

Introduction India has taken a definitive step toward establishing a robust legal foundation for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and copyright governance. On December 8, 2025, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) released Part I of a landmark Working Paper. Prepared by a specialised expert committee, this document outlines the government’s inaugural strategy for regulating the use of […]

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December 31, 2025

The OSHWC Code 2020: A Unified Vision for Workplace Safety, Inclusivity, and Modern Compliance

Introduction The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 (OSHWC Code) unifies 13 labour laws into a comprehensive framework for workplace safety, health, and welfare. It establishes uniform standards including an 8-hour day/48-hour week baseline, mandatory appointment letters, and risk-based compliance. The Code applies across factories, mines, plantations, transport, and service sectors. By simplifying registration and inspections, it reduces […]

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December 30, 2025

Top 25 rulings that Reshaped Indian Jurisprudence in 2025

Analyzing Constitutional Bench’s Impending Judgment on Modifying vs. Setting Aside Arbitral Awards This article examines the ongoing legal debate regarding the courts’ power to modify arbitral awards under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, contrasting it with the established practice of setting aside awards, and analyzing the Supreme Court’s deliberations on this contentious issue. Read Full Analysis Analyzing the Supreme […]

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December 29, 2025

Beyond the “Obvious” Label: Why the Delhi High Court is Demanding Technical Roadmaps for Patent Rejections

Introduction Can a patent be rejected simply because its end goal is similar to existing technology? Is it enough for a Patent Controller to state that an invention is “obvious” without providing a technical roadmap to prove it? These were the central questions addressed by the Division Bench of the Delhi High Court in the landmark case of Tapas Chatterjee […]

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January 5, 2026

WCC Watch January 2026 – Your Monthly Digest to Stay Ahead in the Evolving Realm of White Collar Crime

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January 5, 2026

IPR Insights January 2026 – Your Monthly Digest to Stay Ahead in the rapidly Evolving Realm of IPR

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January 5, 2026

IBC Insights January 2026 – Monthly Newsletter for Insolvency Matters

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January 5, 2026

ARBITRA January 2026 – Your Monthly Guide to Navigate the Evolving Landscape of Arbitration

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December 6, 2025

IPR Insights December 2025 – Your Monthly Digest to Stay Ahead in the rapidly Evolving Realm of IPR

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December 5, 2025

WCC Watch December 2025 – Your Monthly Digest to Stay Ahead in the Evolving Realm of White Collar Crime

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December 4, 2025

IBC Insights December 2025 – Monthly Newsletter for Insolvency Matters

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December 1, 2025

ARBITRA December 2025 – Your Monthly Guide to Navigate the Evolving Landscape of Arbitration

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November 10, 2025

WCC Watch November 2025 – Your Monthly Digest to Stay Ahead in the Evolving Realm of White Collar Crime

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February 23, 2025

India Inc gets a boost as MCA extends virtual AGM and EGM Facility until Sept 2025

We’ve been featured in The Economic Times and businessline The Hindu Business Line on our office’s insights on the MCA’s move to allow virtual AGM till Sept. 2025.

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February 23, 2025

CCI can now hire agencies to monitor compliances, tweaks condentiality regime

We are pleased to share that our office has been quoted in The Economic Times on the CCI (General) Regulations, 2024

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February 23, 2025

IFSC Authority issues unified framework for listing securities on Gift City bourses

We’re thrilled to share that our Managing Partner, Mohit Chaudhary, has been featured in the Hindu Business Line for his insightful comments on the IFSCA’s new unified regulatory framework for listing securities on Gift City bourses. This development opens up significant opportunities for Indian startups and companies to access global capital markets.

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February 23, 2025

Featured in businessline. Business Standard mint

Our Managing Partner, Mohit Chaudhary shared valuable insights into the implications of lowering the minimum public float requirement for GIFT City listings. His view has been featured in The Hindu Business Line, Business Standard and Mint.

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Breach of Settlement and Restoration of Section 9 Petition

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Vicarious Liability of Directors in India: When does corporate oversight become “directing mind and will”

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Can CoC Bypass the Mandatory Liquidator’s Fee under IBBI Regulation 21A? NCLT Ahmedabad Clarifies

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