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30 May 2025 at 12 : 30 PM
Regulatory Hotline: Law applied in a vacuum
Read MoreMay 30, 2025 Law applied in a vacuum This article was first published in www.financialexpress.com (May, 27, 2025). The Supreme Court of India recently issued two contrasting rulings involving Article 142, its extraordinary power to deliver “complete justice,” both highlighting protracted litigation. Within the same week, the Supreme Court of India recently issued two […]
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28 May 2025 at 12 : 56 PM
Regulatory Hotline: India’s New Digital Lending Law: Building Trust, Transparency and Accountability
Read MoreMay 28, 2025 India’s New Digital Lending Law: Building Trust, Transparency and Accountability Introduction On May 8, 2025, the Reserve Bank of India (“RBI”) introduced the Digital Lending Directions, 2025 (“DL Directions”), thus consolidating the regulatory landscape for digital lending in India. These Directions supersede the following prior frameworks: Loans Sourced by Banks […]
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27 May 2025 at 12 : 27 PM
Global Capability Centers
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27 May 2025 at 02 : 15 AM
HR Law Hotline: Resignation at a price: Supreme Court endorses lock-in clauses for PSUs
Read MoreMay 27, 2025 Resignation at a price: Supreme Court endorses lock-in clauses for PSUs This article was first published in www.lexology.com (May, 23, 2025). The SC’s decision in the Vijaya Bank case serves as a landmark precedent for assessing the validity of lock-in clauses and liquidated damages provisions in employment contracts, particularly in the […]
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16 May 2025 at 19 : 56 PM
Tax Hotline: Delhi ITAT Upholds Claim of Treaty Benefits by Cyprus Taxpayer
Read MoreMay 16, 2025 Delhi ITAT Upholds Claim of Treaty Benefits by Cyprus Taxpayer The Delhi ITAT (“ITAT”) holds that a valid Tax Residency Certificate would entitle the Cyprus based Investment Company to benefits under the India–Cyprus Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (“DTAA”) on capital gains and income received on account of dividend. The ITAT affirmed that approvals granted […]
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9 May 2025 at 15 : 51 PM
HR Law Hotline: When Titles Don’t Matter: How Supervisory Roles Determine Liability Under the Employees State Insurance Act
Read MoreMay 09, 2025 When Titles Don’t Matter: How Supervisory Roles Determine Liability Under the Employees State Insurance Act Liability under the Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948 (“ESI Act”) is determined by the actual supervisory and control responsibilities of an individual, rather than their official job title. Designation of a person is immaterial if such […]
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6 May 2025 at 16 : 36 PM
New Publication: Corporate Social Responsibility Gets a Makeover with Blended Finance and Outcome Based Funding
Read MoreToolkit May 06, 2025 In a bold step towards transforming corporate philanthropy in India, a new toolkit titled “Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): Evolving from Traditional Grant Giving to Blended Finance & Outcome Based Funding” is set to redefine how businesses, non profits, and other development sector stakeholders approach social impact. Developed through the […]
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6 May 2025 at 12 : 14 PM
Yes, Governance Matters.: Non-executive directors needn’t get caught up in cases of corporate fraud
Read MoreMay 06, 2025 Non-executive directors needn’t get caught up in cases of corporate fraud This article was first published in www.livemint.com (May, 01, 2025). The Gensol-BluSmart crisis has drawn corporate fraud in India’s startup ecosystem into thespotlight. It has sparked a debate over a ‘fake it till you make it’ culture and whether it’s […]
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5 May 2025 at 13 : 24 PM
Fintech
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28 April 2025 at 10 : 10 AM
Technology Law Analysis: Indian regulatory environment & judicial proactiveness in tackling child sexual abuse content
Read MoreApril 28, 2025 Indian regulatory environment & judicial proactiveness in tackling child sexual abuse content This article was first published in www.lexology.com (April, 25, 2025). The rise in the proliferation of child sexual exploitation and abuse material (“CSEAM”) on intermediary platforms represents a grave menace with far-reaching consequences for individuals, communities, and digital ecosystems […]
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25 April 2025 at 21 : 46 PM
Medical Device Industry
Read MoreRegulatory, Legal and Tax Overview The paper gives an overview of the Regulatory, Legal and Tax regime that applies to the Indian Medical Device Industry. The intention behind bringing out the paper is to equip the existing and potential players in India or abroad with legal know-how which will enable them to take informed decisions […]
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25 April 2025 at 11 : 31 AM
Clinical Trials and Biomedical Research in India
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21 April 2025 at 12 : 38 PM
New Publication: India’s Oil & Gas Sector– at a Glance
Read MoreFrom NELP to HELP and Beyond April 21, 2025 India’s energy narrative is deeply connected with its oil and gas sector. An industry that not only fuels economic development but also shapes India’s strategic policy decisions. With an ambitious agenda to achieve energy security, reduce import dependency, and transition toward a more sustainable […]
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17 April 2025 at 17 : 50 PM
New Publication: Energizing the Future
Read MoreExploring the Legal, Regulatory, and Financial Dimensions of the Renewable Energy Sector April 17, 2025 India is undergoing a significant transformation in its energy sector, driven by an ambitious goal to achieve 500 GW of non-fossil fuel energy capacity by 2030. With a strong push for domestic manufacturing, policy incentives, and adoption of […]
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17 April 2025 at 12 : 07 PM
Deal Corner: NDA represents GIC Singapore, Asia Healthcare Holdings and Rhea Healthcare in Securing Approval from CCI
Read MoreApril 17, 2025 NDA represents GIC Singapore, Asia Healthcare Holdings and Rhea Healthcare in Securing Approval from CCI Deal Brief & Our Role Nishith Desai Associates represented Government of Singapore (GIC), Asia Healthcare Holdings Pte. Ltd. (AHH) and Rhea Healthcare Private Limited (Rhea) in the receipt of approval from the Competition Commission of India […]
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11 April 2025 at 16 : 01 PM
Social Sector Hotline: FCRA Notification Tightens Prior Permission Regime: New Validity Periods Prescribed for NGOs
Read MoreApril 11, 2025 FCRA Notification Tightens Prior Permission Regime: New Validity Periods Prescribed for NGOs The Ministry of Home Affairs has notified new validity limits for prior permission under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010, restricting the period for receiving foreign funds to 3 years and for utilization to 4 years, replacing the earlier open-ended […]
