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piercing the corporate veil
February 17, 2026
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Limits of Director Liability: The Supreme Court on Pier...

The corporate veil acts as a legal metaphor for the protective barrier that separates a company's obligations and liabilities from the personal assets of the individuals ......
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......
Protecting Foreign Investors
November 13, 2024

REWIRING INDIA’S FRAMEWORK FOR APPOINTMENT OF AN ARBITR...

The recent judgment by the Supreme Court's ("Court") constitutional bench in Central Organisation for Railway Electrification v. M/s ECI SPIC SMO MCML (JV) brings in a fresh vision for Indian arbitration law. The landmark judgment delivered by a five-judge bench headed by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud addresses. ......
Protecting Foreign Investors
August 7, 2024
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Section 164(2) of The Companies Act: Supreme Court Weig...

The Companies Act, 2013 ("Act") is the primary legislation on the law of companies in India and deals with the incorporation, registration, regulation, and administration of companies registered in India. While the primary nature of the legislation is regulatory, it also contains several ‘enforcing provisions’ that serve to impose penalties on instances of non-compliance. ......
Obhan Mason: Ad Self Declaration Rules
June 26, 2024

Advertisers to Submit Self-Declarations for their Adver...

On May 7, 2024, the Hon'ble Supreme Court passed an order in the case of Indian Medical Association & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors. requiring submission of self-declarations by advertisers/advertising agencies before the publication or broadcast of any advertisement ("Order"), for consumers to be able to make informed decisions about the quality of products that are offered to them for sale. ......
Obhan Mason: Influencer Ad Liability Rules
May 15, 2024

Both Celebrities and Influencers to be liable for Decep...

In today's media-saturated environment, consumers are increasingly susceptible to external influences disseminated through the media, with celebrities often leading the charge in shaping consumer behavior. Whether through social media platforms, traditional advertising channels, or product endorsements, the impact of celebrity-focused advertising extends beyond mere entertainment and impacts consumer decisions. ......
May 17, 2023

Enforceability of Unstamped Arbitration Agreements: Ano...

Recently, a five-judge bench of the Supreme Court rendered its judgment in N.N. Global Mercantile Private Limited v. Indo Unique Flame Limited ("N.N. Global 2") and has put to rest the question on whether arbitration agreements included in unstamped/ insufficiently stamped instruments are valid and enforceable. ......
Supreme Court on EPS
November 16, 2022
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The Supreme Court’s Opinion on the Employees̵...

The Government of India is empowered by Section 6A of the Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 ("Act"), to frame a scheme called the Employees' Pension Scheme for the purpose of providing. ......
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. ......

India’s New FDI SOP: A Push Towards Faster, Transparent and Digital Investment Appro...

India permits foreign direct investment ("FDI") through two principal modes; the automatic route, where no governmental approval is required, and the government route, wherein governmental approval is mandatory.

Selective Capital Reduction of Minority Shareholding: The Supreme Court Settles the Law

Indian company law, and its governance of the corporate transactions in the country, has been drafted in a manner that ensures protection of delicate balance between the rights of majority shareholders and the protection of minority shareholders.

A Brave New and Overlabelled World: The Proposed Changes To The Intermediary Guidelines

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has recently proposed several changes to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules...
intermediary accountability IT Rules

Revisiting Intermediary Accountability: An analysis of MeitY’s 2026 Draft Second Ame...

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (the "Ministry") has, through its recent draft amendments issued in March and April 2026 ("Draft Amendments") to the Information Technology...
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 ...