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A Deep Dive into SEBI’s Recommended Insider Trading Reforms
SEBI amendments are laudable but come with a drawback of over regulation and disturbance of efficient markets.
Kabir Kumar
Feb 155 min read
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Draft Digital Data Protection Rules: A Departure to ‘Data Localization’
There is lack of clarity on data transfer that comes with proposed draft rules and it requires thorough consultation before implementation.
Vaibhav Singh Tiwari
Feb 137 min read
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Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill 2024: A Leap Not Far Enough
The author discusses the Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill 2024 and analyses its impact on the banking operations in the country.
Inika Dular
Feb 810 min read
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Foreign Bribery and Section 447 of the Companies Act 2013
The article delves into a critical analysis of Section 447 of the Companies Act 2013, highlighting its shortcomings.
Suraj Shaw
Feb 87 min read
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For Whom the Bell Tolls: SEBI’s Concept of Promoter
This piece highlights the departure from settled concept of promoter that has characterized the previous proceedings initiated by SEBI.
Ansh Chaurasia
Feb 26 min read
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Exploring Alternative Antitrust Solutions for Google: A Focus on Conduct Remedies
The article examines the potential of conduct remedies in addressing Google’s antitrust concerns.
Sri Madhura Srinivasa
Feb 17 min read
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Revisiting the Venue-Seat Conundrum: A Critique of the Supreme Court’s Approach in Arif Azim
The article urges a larger bench of the Supreme Court to address the conflation of venue and seat in arbitration clauses.
Akash Kumar Surya
Feb 17 min read
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Trafiksol IPO Saga: Evaluating SEBI’s Regulatory Scrutiny in Capital Raising
The author opposes the SEBI order as it reflects SEBI’s regulatory overreach.
Owais Khan
Jan 256 min read
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Enforcement of Foreign Seated Emergency Arbitral Award: The Oversight in the Proposed Section 9A
The amendment bill is a noteworthy step toward institutionalizing emergency arbitration in India.
Ayush Mathur
Jan 186 min read
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Crowdfunding Unveiled: From Equity Dreams to Regulatory Tightropes
SEBI has disallowed any form of equity crowdfunding. Given the evolving market landscape, this regulatory approach must be revisited.
Nachiketh Patil
Jan 117 min read
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Piramal Pharma Case: Stretching LODR Obligations?
By holding companies liable for disclosure failure of holding entities, the WTM order undermines the principle of separate legal identity.
Krishna Natesan
Jan 115 min read
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Navigating Antitrust Jurisdiction Post-Settlement: Lessons from the JCB Verdict
A mere private settlement cannot deprive the CCI from investigating concerns raised regarding the market structure at large.
Ameya Sharma, Tassawar Ali
Jan 48 min read
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The Future of Assigned Arbitration Agreements: A Legal Dilemma
There is need for further clarification on the assignability of arbitration agreements.
Nutan Keswani
Jan 1, 20257 min read
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Establishing Legal Clarity: The Need for Comprehensive Guidelines in E-Notarization
Authors discuss the validity of e-notarization in India, focusing on the current stance taken by courts.
Gunjan Ramchandani, Rishi Saraf
Dec 30, 20245 min read
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The Bill Behind the Bank: How the 2024 Amendment is Shaping India’s Financial Future
The Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill 2024 is potentially a move towards modernizing India’s banking industry.
Yash Sharan
Dec 30, 20247 min read
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The Philips Exception To Capital Reduction
The tribunal’s stance to reject Philips’ application for capital reduction reflects a restrictive and flawed interpretation of the law.
Mokshi Rawal
Dec 29, 20245 min read
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The Indian Car Tax Dilemma: Are we Overlooking Hybrids on the Path to Electrification?
With attractive tax exemptions on EVs, the government has made remarkable strides in promoting EVs.
Swaraj Pushkar
Dec 28, 20246 min read
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Navigating Directors' Duties: The Case for Codifying Business Judgment Rule in India
The codification of the BJR would balance judicial interference with independence in corporate decision-making.
Archie Aherwar
Dec 26, 20246 min read
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Navigating Regulatory Ambiguity: SEBI's Action on Axis Capital and the Merchant Banker Conundrum
[ Hemendra is a student at Hidayatullah National Law University. ] Recently, an interim order  was issued by the Securities and Exchange...
Hemendra Vaishnav
Dec 24, 20245 min read
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Clearing the Air on Asymmetrical Jurisdiction Clauses for Dispute Resolution in Contracts in India
From a policy standpoint, India should consider adopting guidelines or legislative frameworks addressing the enforceability of AJCs.
Sajjad Momin
Dec 22, 20247 min read
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Redefining Locus Standi for Oppression and Mismanagement: Shift in the Statutory Scheme
This post examines the requirement of being a ‘member’ to maintain oppression and mismanagement petitions.
Namya Gambhir
Dec 15, 20247 min read
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RBI’s Policy on FPI-to-FDI Reclassification: A Game Changer for Foreign Investors
RBI’s reclassification framework is a policy statement that India is evolving toward a more balanced approach to foreign investment.
Mahi Agrawal
Dec 14, 20244 min read
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SEBI’s Consultation Paper on UPSI- Expanding the Ambit or Restricting the Window?
The expansion of UPSI, without clearly outlining the exceptions and information outside the UPSI ambit, creates regulatory imbalance.
Owais S Khan
Dec 14, 20246 min read
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Disparaging Competitors: A Red Flag for Antitrust Investigations
The commitment mechanism will also provide entities with the opportunity to avoid incurring heavy penalties.
Arnav Srivastava
Dec 13, 20246 min read
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