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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. ......
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. ......

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: 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.

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 ...
obhan mason

Startup India 2.0: A Deep Tech Reset

The Indian government has updated the definition, eligibility criteria, recognition process, and compliance framework for startups, and introduced a new category ...