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Karnataka High Court rules: Commercial Courts lack jurisdiction in disputes arising from Share Purchase Agreements
The Karnataka High Court recently ruled on the jurisdiction of Commercial Courts in cases involving Share Purchase Agreements (SPA). In Bhaskar Naidu v. Aravind Yadav
Understanding the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025: A New Era for Data Governance in India
The Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 (“DPDP Rules”), mark a significant step in India’s regulatory evolution, transforming how organizations collect, process, and safeguard personal
CCI FINES GOLDMAN SACHS AIF
In a move towards ensuring investor protections, the Competition Commission of India (“CCI”) penalized Goldman Sachs (India) Alternative Investment Management Private Limited (“GS AIF”), the
UNILATERAL APPOINTMENT OF ARBITRATORS AND CURATED PANELS: AGAINST THE PRINCIPLE OF EQUAL TREATMENT
In November 2024, the Supreme Court of India (“Supreme Court”), by a 3-2 majority, in the landmark judgment of Central Organisation for Railway Electrification v.
The H-1B Visa Debate: Legal Perspectives on Challenges and Opportunities
The H-1B visa program has been a contentious issue within U.S. immigration policy, particularly as the country approaches a new presidential term. Established under the
SEBI CLARIFIES IMPACT OF TRANSFER OF SHAREHOLDINGS ON CHANGE IN CONTROL OF INVESTMENT ADVISORS AND OTHER INTERMEDIARIES
Introduction In a move aimed at providing clarity regarding the transfer and transmission of shareholding in investment advisors (“IAs”), research analysts (“RAs”) and Know Your
SEBI Circular on Pro-Rata and Pari-Passu Rights for AIF Investors
On December 13, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (“SEBI”) issued a pivotal circular that redefines the norms around pro-rata and pari-passu rights
E-Commerce and Digital Trade in India: Growth, Challenges, and Regulatory Framework
Introduction: E-commerce in India has experienced exponential growth over the past few years, spanning various sectors, including groceries, electronics and general retail. The rapid digital
RoC terms non-filing of annual returns and financials as a serious offence
Background and Order: The Registrar of Companies, Coimbatore (“RoC”), by way of its order dated November 5, 2024, in the matter of XIE Futec Automation
