Genso(L)essons: Role of Independent Directors in Curbing Corporate Frauds
Regulatory actions against Gensol and its promoters have once again highlighted how some start-ups that emerge as listed companies are...
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Supplementary RoW Compensation Guidelines for Transmission Lines
(Parveen Arora and Ishaan Chopra) The Ministry of Power (“ MoP ”) recently issued supplementary guidelines on March 21, 2025, for...
Flexibility vs. Security: How Telangana Plans to Tackle the Gig Economy’s Hidden Cost
(Arjun Paleri, Raisa Pinto and Harinie Seenivasan) Imagine reclining on your couch, tapping an app to order dinner, or transforming...
Understanding Gratuity: A Key Social Security Benefit for Indian Employees
(Arjun Paleri, Raisa Pinto and Harinie Seenivasan) In India, employees are entitled to a range of social security benefits as recognition...
(India) Income Tax Bill 2025: Key Proposals Impacting Cross Border Transactions and Capital Flows
India’s draft Income Tax Bill 2025 ( ITB 2025 ) is more than a legislative rewrite - it's Indian Government’s endeavor to align India’s...
FCRA Compliance Update: Timelines Introduced for Foreign Fund Management
(Xerxes Antia and Aanchal Merchant) The Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India (“ MHA ”) has issued a notification on April 7,...
Employment Agreements in India - 101
(Arjun Paleri, Raisa Pinto and Harinie Seenivasan) Employment agreements are more than just formalities; they serve as the foundation for...
POSH Law in India - 101
(Arjun Paleri, Raisa Pinto and Harinie Seenivasan) Workplace safety is not just about physical well-being. It is about making sure...
Clarification for issuing bonus shares for Indian companies engaged in FDI prohibited sectors
(Xerxes Antia and Disha Dubey) The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (“ DPIIT ”), on April 7, 2025, issued Press...
Performance Improvement Plan: Standard Operating Procedure
Arjun Paleri, Raisa Pinto and Harinie Seenivasan Introduction With the appraisal season now complete, addressing an employee’s...
Gratuity forfeiture without criminal conviction: Key ruling under the Gratuity Act
Arjun Paleri, Raisa Pinto and Harinie Seenivasan Introduction Statutory gratuity is a mandatory financial benefit granted to...
Is “Deemed Acceptance” Deemed Acceptance?
(Juhi Mehta and Natasha Rao) Introduction: A wide range of contracts, from simple standard form purchase orders to detailed, negotiated...
Navigating India's Plastic Waste Regulation
Parveen Arora and Ishaan Chopra The world produces an enormous volume of waste across various categories such as electronics,...
Family Offices at GIFT IFSC: A Navigable Regulatory Pathway for Global Investors
(Xerxes Antia, Amit Baid and Agrima Choudhary) 1. A Snapshot With the rising number of high-net-worth individuals (“ HNIs ”), family...
Extension for dematerialization of securities for Private Companies
In a significant relief for private companies, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (“ MCA” ) vide its notification dated February 12, 2025,...
Full and Final Settlement: What Organizations Must Get Right
(Arjun Paleri & Harinie Seenivasan ) Full and Final (“ F&F ”) settlement is a crucial step in formalising the closure of an...
Beyond Accusation: Importance of Pre-Inquiry Checks in a PoSH Investigation
(Arjun Paleri & Harinie Seenivasan ) Introduction Workplace investigations, though may seem straightforward, are a complex maze...
India’s New Data Protection Law is Near: Is your Company Privacy Ready?
(Vikram Jeet Singh & Rhea Sethi) After a year and a half of anticipation, the much-awaited draft of the Digital Personal Data...
Recent amendment to the NDI Reporting Regulations
(Xerxes Antia & Disha Dubey) The Reserve Bank of India (“ RBI ”) notified the Foreign Exchange Management (Mode of Payment and Reporting...
4 Learnings on Age-Gating from India’s Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025
(Vikram Jeet Singh & Arushi Mukherji) MeitY notified the Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 on January 3, 2025 (“...
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