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

Introduction  The foundation of any contract, particularly those involving public resources, rests on the mutually agreed-upon allocation of risk. A fundamental scenario arises when government contracts contain prohibitory clauses, which explicitly bar claims for specific liabilities like idle labour/machinery or business loss. These clauses are not merely boilerplate; they represent a deliberate, negotiated boundary defining the parties’ financial exposure. Yet, […]

Introduction The Central Government has officially published these draft amendments to the Trade Marks Rules, 2017, under the authority of Section 157(2) of the Trade Marks Act, 2017. This publication serves to inform all persons who may be affected by the changes. A mandatory public comment period of thirty days is being observed, starting from the date the official notification […]

Introduction  The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) published an updated guidance on evaluating compliance programmes on November 26, 2025, solidifying a “refreshed approach” to corporate cooperation. The Guidance is particularly relevant as it outlines how “reasonable procedures” will be assessed under the new Failure to Prevent Fraud (FTPF) offence. The SFO’s updated position emphasizes demonstrable action over documentation. Key Takeaways Proof […]