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Data Protection
February 4, 2026

Data Protection as a Closing Condition: Rethinking Risk...

Data protection has historically been considered a compliance issue during transactions, which is generally identified during diligence and only tackled after closing ......
may vs shall arbitration
August 20, 2025

May or Shall: A Curious Case of usage in Arbitration Cl...

In a recent judgment, the Supreme Court ("SC") in BGM and M-RPL-JMCT (JV) v. Eastern Coalfields Limited reiterated that not every inclusion of an arbitration clause in a contract would amount to a valid arbitration agreement......
Unambiguous Contract:
July 2, 2025
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Unambiguous Contract: Not a Playground for Internal Aid...

In a recent judgement that reinforces the sanctity of a contract, the Division Bench ("DB") of the Delhi High Court ("DHC") in Oil and Natural Gas Corporation v. JSIW Infrastructure Private Limited has re-affirmed the foundational principle of contractual interpretation, ...
August 14, 2024
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Damages Awarded for Loss of Profit are Patently Illegal...

In the recent case of M/S Plus91 Security Solutions v NEC Corporation India Private Limited (Erstwhile NEC Technologies Private Limited) , the Delhi High Court ruled that an Arbitral Tribunal awarding damages for loss of profits was patently illegal if the same was against the terms of the contract. ......
court intervention tenders India
May 31, 2023
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Should a Court Intervene in Matters Relating to Tenders...

The Supreme Court ("SC") recently held that a writ court ordinarily should not interfere in matters relating to tender or contract. It further opined that a writ court should exercise caution when attempting to impose its decision on an employer regarding the acceptance or rejection of a tender bid, unless there is a glaringly obvious and significant issue that is brought to light. ......
arbitration vs litigation India
May 12, 2021
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To Litigate or Arbitrate, a “Heroic” Dilemma

As intellectual property disputes grow in number in India, corresponding questions arise regarding the most appropriate adjudicating authority to be approached for redress. Besides regular courts, IP disputes also occasionally make their way into arbitrations. But the circumstances under which IP disputes can be referred to arbitration are not always clear. ......
Corporate Funds vs Personal Liabilities

Corporate Funds versus Personal Liabilities: The Supreme Court’s Clarification of th...

The Supreme Court's ("Court") decision in Satinder Singh Bhasin v. State (NCT of Delhi) ("Case"), constitutes a significant reaffirmation of the principle imposed by Section 185 of the Companies Act...
Corporate Laws Amendment Bill 2026

From Compliance Burden to Regulatory Agility: Key Highlights of the Corporate Laws Amendme...

The Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 ("Bill"), introduced in the Lok Sabha on March 23, 2026, marks another incremental and deliberate step in India's corporate law reform journey.
Legitimate uses DPDP Act India

Legitimate Uses: India’s Most Flexible and Most Misunderstood Ground for Processing

The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 ("DPDP Act") introduces 'legitimate uses' as a lawful basis for processing personal data without consent.
OTT Accessibility Guidelines 2026 India

Toward Inclusive Streaming: Understanding India’s New OTT Accessibility Guidelines, ...

On February 6, 2026, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting ("MIB") issued the Guidelines for Accessibility of Content on platforms of Publishers of Online Curated Content (OTT Platforms) for Persons ...
Semaglutide Patent Dispute in India

The Semaglutide Dispute in India: Clarifying the Anticipation vs. Obviousness Divide

A typical patent infringement matter plays out thus: the patent holder / plaintiff sues for patent infringement, along with an application for an interim injunction to stop the infringer ...

Refining Press Note 3: Easing the path for Foreign Investment into India

On March 10, 2026, the Union Cabinet approved significant amendments to Press Note 3 ("Amendment Notification") which governs India's foreign direct investment policy towards investments ...

Why Delhi Companies Pay More: The Stamp Duty Discrepancy

The stamp duty applicable on the execution of agreements and various documents in India is governed by both, the Union Government and the appropriate State Governments ...
Indian Supply Chain Patent

Is Your Indian Supply Chain Patent-Proof? Lessons from the Philips Case

Identifying actors in patent infringement requires pinning down the party directly manufacturing a patented product or performing the patented process in question ...

Compliances and Consents: The Legality of Recording Digital Interactions

In an era defined by digital connectivity and interactions driven by the continuous exchange of data, modern communication has become increasingly susceptible to external surveillance. ...
Revised ECB Framework

Revised ECB Framework: Borrowing From Tomorrow

The Reserve Bank of India (the “RBI”) has amended the Foreign Exchange Management (Borrowing and Lending) Regulations, 2018 through the Foreign Exchange Management ...