NCLAT’s split outcome has paradoxically created a perpetual framework for WhatsApp that could prove to be more durable and effective than the CCI’s original prescription.

This piece argues the need for remedial measures in the (eventual) backdrop of increasing number of MFDs (may or may not be SEBI registered) acting as advisory agents enjoying continued inclination of retail investor sentiment, to uphold investor intent and ease while balancing SEBI’s protective tendency.

This blog delves into the trusteeship decision, which enunciates that incomplete and informal restructuring discussions cannot be relied upon to hinder the statutory trigger of insolvency once debt and default are established.

What is left is the more difficult doctrinal task of defining where the illegality-irregularity line lies in less extreme situations, of offering a legitimate way of genuine fund-use variation in private placements, and of calibrating the range of the affected class of stakeholders.

The Kerala High Court's judgment, affirmed at the SLP stage, establishes that sectoral regulation does not displace CCI jurisdiction and that the Bharti Airtel sequential model is confined to cases where a sector regulator's prior determination is a necessary input to the competition analysis.

There is a reasonable argument that India's courts have managed trade secret disputes adequately without a dedicated statute. However, "adequate" protection for well-resourced parties with carefully drafted NDAs is not the same as a reliable legal framework. MSMEs without the resources for patent registration, startups whose entire commercial value rests on a single process, and inventors without a contractual relationship with the party who misappropriates their idea are lef

The paper is a significant step towards making the “fit and proper person” criteria more balanced and fairer. However, its triumph depends on how SEBI exercises its discretion.

The article is a critical analysis of how India’s 2026 IT Amendment Rules attempt to combat deepfakes by forcing platforms into automated censorship, inadvertently trading constitutionally protected content for regulatory speed.

The existing legal status of MHSPL represents its accurate legal status. The CCI followed the Supreme Court decisions from Thomas Cook and Scm Solifert Ltd. v, Competition Commission Of India, (2018) 6 SCC 631, which established its binding legal framework. The problem exists as a matter of legislation rather than through judicial processes.

The growing use of reverse CIRP and the acknowledgment received by the IBBI and MCA highlight that the traditional insolvency mechanism is ill-suited to address the challenges of real estate insolvency.

Through the order, SEBI clarified that entities in purely advisory or consultative roles are not required to register as a Merchant Banker under Section 12(1) of the SEBI Act. This clarification, grounded in regulatory acquiescence and established market practice, provides meaningful relief to advisors who have operated without assuming issue management responsibilities.

The central question raised by Draft Part Z is not whether it improves India’s cross-border insolvency framework. It plainly does. The more difficult question is whether its limited reach is an unavoidable feature of cross-border insolvency or a boundary consciously drawn by the legislature.

Market integrity regulation is invariably faced with a dilemma of how far precautionary provisions can be stretched until there exists a possibility of punitive action against a behavior not yet found to have occurred.

The author suggests that Section 32A protection should only be granted conditional to due diligence safeguards including cross-verification with the ED.

The article focuses on key aspects surrounding the impending listing of the National Stock Exchange and its implications for companies and investors in the Indian capital market.

Court did not adequately discuss the provisions of the IBC to determine whether the spectrum license can be considered an asset and can be treated under the IBC.

Ultimately, Tiger Global will bring radical accountability to international investment law. The biggest question is whether unilateral source-country anti-abuse measures can be adopted within the existing treaty framework or whether renewed multilateral coordination is necessary.

The judgment of the Supreme Court has provided doctrinal clarity on the vexed issue of the treatment of spectrum under the IBC, but this clarity has come at a considerable cost.

The Circular eases barriers to entry and rationalised procedures by aligning capital markets in India with global best practices, and facilitated efficiency without compromising regulation. However, regulatory trust cannot exist in a vacuum. The lack of well-defined eligibility criteria, long compliance periods with the lack of well-established event monitoring, and the overdependence on intermediaries also create the issues of arbitrariness, supervisory dilution, and fragmen

This referral raises a more foundational question in contract law and arbitration: what occupies a higher pedestal, absolute party autonomy or entitlement to a legal remedy upon breach?

This case will probably initiate closer examination in similar disputes, such as the case of Blackstone Capital Partners v. ACIT (Blackstone) before the Delhi High Court, and Sanofi Pasteur Holding v. Department of Revenue (Sanofi) case before Andhra Pradesh High Court.

The SMC signifies a progressive initiative to update India’s securities market by consolidating different acts into a single statute. If successfully adopted, the code will rewrite the securities market in India, redefining legislation, enforcement, and the investor experience.

Regardless of the power dynamics, this article has, simply put, argued for adherence to Rule 10 of the 2017 rules, Order 60/2024 of RERA, and the annexures thereof, containing the model AFS and model AL, and, in general, the RERA.

To ensure that AI is implemented effectively, organizations must assess possible bias and inaccurate data prior to deploying the AI system.