Initial Coin Offerings: Another brainteaser in the virtual currency bandwagon

A silver lining of the Covid-19 crisis is the potential of becoming an attractive alternative to China.

VIDEO BRIEFING: The government has taken numerous steps to give an impetus to foreign investment, but a lot remains to be done.

This compliance exercise seems to be a checkpoint for only genuine individuals acting as directors in a legitimate capacity.

Almost two years after the Bankruptcy Law Reforms Committee submitted its report, the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code is still a work in progress.

A wide net of ineligibities for being a Resolution Applicant ...

Sensitisation and protection of people’s right to privacy and security of their data are the bedrock of DISHA.

This much-awaited piece of legislation brings clarity to various deadlocks in Indian jurisprudence.

Metro Rail projects in India have picked up pace and are likely to catalyse substantial opportunities over the next few years.

Breach of an employment contract by an employee often results in disciplinary action leading up to termination in cases of serious misconduct.

The latest legal news from India, including recent court judgments, changes to corporate/commercial law and updates on projects and IP.

Extraterritorial applicability of GDPR makes it clear that these regulations will be applicable regardless of whether the processing takes place in EU or not.

An unsuccessful party cannot possibly apply for interim relief in aid of what it lost before the arbitral tribunal.

The bill aims to provide an effective, expeditious and constitutionally permissible deterrent to ensure that such actions are curbed.

The Act regulates the employer–employee relationship and service conditions such as hours of work, payment of wages, overtime, leave, holidays, etc.

In Board of Control for Cricket in India vs Kochi Cricket, the Supreme Court has clarified some issues surrounding the Act.

The settled principle of contra proferentem has been re-affirmed by the Court in a case involving Delhi Metro Rail and Voestalpine.

Supreme Court refers the question to determine the liability of the consignee or steamer agent in respect of ground rent charges to be paid to the port trust to a larger bench ...

There is a growing realization among the corporates that business growth along with positive community/social impact is now an expected goal ...

Recent Supreme Court judgement resolves certain issues and requirements ...

With the assent of the President on January 3, 2018, the much-awaited Companies (Amendment) Act, 2017 (Amendment Act), which provides for simpler provisions but stringent penalties, has finally seen the light of the day ...

Winding up under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 ...

Over the years, many companies have been lagging behind in filing of annual documents such as annual returns, financial statements etc ...

“Price is what you pay, Value is what you get” ...

Digital wallets such as PayTM, along with debit and credit cards, are expected to reduce (if not completely replace) the use of paper currency …

The need to promote and encourage institutional arbitration for commercial disputes in India ...

Clasis Law recently represented Macquarie Bank in two civil appeals before the Supreme Court of India ...

NCDRC’s ruling on ‘Voluntary Consumer Association’ under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 ...

Significant changes for transfer or issue of security to a person resident outside India ...

Directors must be aware of their role, responsibilities and duties towards the company and its shareholders ...

This edition brings to our readers a featured article titled “The Tourism and Hospitality Sector 2017 — The Year Gone By!!”

Online lending transactions are in their nascent stage in India and given the increase in peer-to-peer (P2P) lending through e-commerce marketplace it is of extreme importance to regulate such transactions ...

The concept of data protection and privacy has not been addressed in any exclusive comprehensive legislation in India ...

Rapidly growing awareness of intellectual property (IP) rights and a well-structured statutory regime protecting IP has allowed rights owners to assert and enjoy the limited monopolies conferred on them ...

The Companies Act of India is the primary legislation governing the functioning of companies established in India during their lifecycle....

Including briefings on the national food processing policy, projects and energy, and intellectual property.

Background to the joint venture: Tata DoCoMo, an Indian mobile network operator, was set up as a joint venture between Tata Teleservices (TTSL) and NTT DoCoMo in November 2008...

Vodafone India is in discussions with Idea Cellular for an all-share merger. It appears that the intense competition the Indian telecom industry is facing due to freebies offered by the new entrant, Reliance Jio, has ...

This months India newsletter from Clasis Law includes an article on the “Regulatory challenges for Vodafone Idea merger”, plus updates in Projects, Energy, IP and Banking & Finance ...

Venture capital funds (VCFs) are contributing considerably to India’s economic growth. The amount of investment directed to venture capital has grown in recent years due to the pro-business environment and ...

As one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, India is a party to many international commercial arbitrations and the government is making efforts ...

The marketing and advertising industry has grown as an organised industry using innovative ideas that are designed to ...