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Partial Payment pursuant to Section 8 Demand Notice: A Roadblock to Section 9 Insolvency Applications
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) has set a mandatory threshold limit for the initiation of the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) under Section

ENHANCING DISCLOSURE PRACTICES: THE INDIAN STANDARDS FORUM FORMULATES THE INDUSTRY STANDARDS OF DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Introduction Related Party Transactions (“RPTs”) entail financial transactions between a company and entities with whom it shares an existing relationship such as directors, key managerial

SUPREME COURT: PENALTIES IMPOSED BY CONSUMER COURTS ARE REGULATORY IN NATURE AND DO NOT CONSTITUTE “DEBT” UNDER IBC
In the case of Saranga Anilkumar Aggarwal vs. Bhavesh Dhirajlal Sheth & Ors. (Civil Appeal No. 4048 of 2024), the Supreme Court adjudicated upon whether

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