Companies (Amendment) Act, 2019: key takeaways
The Companies (Amendment) Bill received the President’s assent on 31 July 2019 and was published.. Read more
Posted On : 09/10/19
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Bombay High Court, Nagpur Bench rules on the Continuity of Erstwhile Incentives under the GST Regime
With the introduction of the GST, it was perceived by certain industries that the incentives offered by the government to incentivize industries and promote development in backward areas may have been Read more
Posted On : 08/29/19
Supreme Court upholds IBC amendment on homebuyers as financial creditors
On 9 August 2019, the Supreme Court of India ( ‘SC’) has pronounced its judgment in a matter which will have significant implication s on the rights of home buyers (‘Judgment’). Read more
Posted On : 08/20/19
The Consumer Protection Bill, 2019
The Consumer Protection Bill, 2019 (Bill) seeks to replace the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 (Act)... Read more
Posted On : 08/16/19
Significant beneficial ownership in a company
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has issued the Companies (Significant Beneficial Ownership) Amendment Rules, 2019 (Amendment Rules) to amend the provisions of the Companies (Significant Beneficial O Read more
Posted On : 06/17/19
Decoding CCI’s stance on exclusivity agreements – case involving multiplex malls and beverage
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) recently dismissed a case filed by a social activist alleging harm to consumer welfare in the form of higher prices of beverages sold in multiplex malls viz.- Read more
Posted On : 03/28/19
Indian Stamp Act, 1899 - amendments proposed by Finance Bill, 2019
The Finance Bill, 2019 (Finance Bill) has proposed certain amendments to the Indian Stamp Act, 1899 (Stamp Act) .. Read more
Posted On : 03/01/19
FDI in e-commerce – Press Note 2
The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) issued Press Note 2 dated 26 December 2018 (Press Note).. Read more
Posted On : 02/18/19
SEBI issues operating guidelines for Alternative Investment Funds in International Financial Service
The Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) through a circular dated 26 November 2018 has issued operating guidelines (AIF Guidelines) for Alternative Investment Funds (AIF) in International Financi Read more
Posted On : 12/24/18
Merger of Limited Liability Partnership into a company
The Chennai Bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (‘Chennai Bench) has recently dealt with the question of merger of a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) with.. Read more
Posted On : 10/08/18
The Specific Relief (Amendment) Act, 2018
The Specific Relief (Amendment) Act, 2018 (Amendment Act) seeks to amend the Specific Relief Act, 1963 (Act). Read more
Posted On : 09/05/18
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Ordinance, 2018
The Indian Ministry of Law and Justice published the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Ordinance, 2018 (Ordinance) in the Official Gazette of India on 6 June 2018. Read more
Posted On : 08/01/18
FEMA (Cross Border Merger) Regulations, 2018
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has notified Foreign Exchange Management (Cross Border Merger) Regulations, 2018 (Regulations)... Read more
Posted On : 07/31/18
Indo-Mauritius DTAC Taxing capital gains from share transfer
On 10 May 2016, India signed a Protocol with Mauritius to amend the Indo-Mauritius Double Tax Avoidance Convention (DTAC). Among the various amendments agreed under the Protocol, the most significant Read more
Posted On : 06/11/18
Rajeev Saumitra vs Neetu Singh - An understanding of directors’ and shareholders’ duties and deriva
The Delhi High Court in its recent judgement, (Rajeev Saumitra vs. Neetu Singh & Ors)... Read more
Posted On : 06/10/18
Legality and validity of entry tax - Part 2
Key arguments and observations of the bench before 9 judge bench in the matters of legality and validity of entry tax (2-4 August 2016) Read more
Posted On : 06/10/18
The Chief Controlling Revenue Authority and ANR Vs Reliance Industries Limited Mumbai and ANR
This update analyzes the recent decision of the High Court of Judicature at Bombay (Bombay High Court) in The Chief Controlling Revenue Authority and Anr. vs. M/s Reliance Industries Limited Mumbai an Read more
Posted On : 06/09/18
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (Code) aims to consolidate laws relating to liquidation and insolvency of corporate persons, partnership firms and individuals in India. The provisions of the Read more
Posted On : 06/09/18
FDI in regulated financial services
On 09 September 2016, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) allowed 100% foreign direct investment (FDI) under the automatic route in financial Read more
Posted On : 06/09/18
Implementation Status of the RERA
Implementation status of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA) Read more
Posted On : 06/09/18
Cross Border Mergers under the Companies Act 2013
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India (MCA), has notified Section 234 of the Companies Act, 2013 (2013 Act) vide Read more
Posted On : 06/09/18
Ease of Compliance to Maintain Registers under various Labour Laws Rules
Ease of Compliance to Maintain Registers under various Labour Laws Rules, 2017 (Labour Rules, 2017). Read more
Posted On : 06/08/18
Excel Crop Care v CCI
Excel Crop Care Limited vs. Competition Commission of India and Another Read more
Posted On : 06/08/18
Understanding the stamp duty implications of mergers
The judgment rules on two major issues. First, whether in the case of a merger or an amalgamation, the instrument that will be chargeable with stamp duty is (i) the court order approving such merger o Read more
Posted On : 06/08/18
Lanco Anapara power limited vs State of Uttar Pradesh
Lanco Anapara Power Limited v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors. Read more
Posted On : 06/08/18
Commercial Courts PDS Legal Alert Template
Commercial Courts, Commercial Division and Commercial Appellate Division of the High Court Act, 2016 Read more
Posted On : 06/08/18
Client Update Steria_Sept 2016
An understanding of the Protocol forming part of the treaty and the most favored nation clause Read more
Posted On : 06/08/18
Vigil mechanism under the Companies Act, 2013
Vigil mechanism - an important and new concept under the new Companies Act, 2013 (Companies Act) - appears to have gone unnoticed by corporates. However, vigil mechanism, akin to the popular concept o Read more
Posted On : 06/08/18
Legal Alert on Layering Restrictions October Issue
The Companies (Restriction on number of layers) Rules, 2017 Read more
Posted On : 06/06/18
Innoventive Industries Limited v. ICICI Bank
The Supreme Court of India (Supreme Court), delivered its first detailed judgment on the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (Code) on 31 August 2017 (Judgment). Read more
Posted On : 06/06/18
New Regulations on Foreign Investment in India
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has notified a new regulation for governing foreign investment in India vide a notification dated 07 November 2017, i.e., Foreign Exchange Management Read more
Posted On : 06/05/18
The Companies (Amendment) Act, 2017
The Ministry of Law and Justice published the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2017 (Amendment Act).. Read more
Posted On : 06/05/18
New act for shops and establishments in Maharashtra
The government of Maharashtra notified the Maharashtra Shops and Establishments Read more
Posted On : 06/05/18
Prohibition on Benami Transactions
Changes in law dealing with benami transactions by the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Amendment Act, 2016 (Amended Act) Read more
Posted On : 10/31/17
Entry Tax week 3 update 22 Aug
In the matter of legality and validity of entry tax Read more
Posted On : 10/30/17
Decision of the constitution bench of SC in Jindal Stainless Ltd. vs. State of Haryana 2 Dec 2016
DECISION OF THE CONSTITUTION BENCH OF THE SUPREME COURT IN JINDAL STAINLESS LTD. AND ANR. V. STATE OF HARYANA AND ORS. Read more
Posted On : 10/30/17
Establishing liaison or branch or project office in India
On 31 March 2016, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued revised regulations for establishment of a branch office or a liaison office or a project office or any other place of business in India by a p Read more
Posted On : 03/15/17
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (Code) aims to consolidate laws relating to liquidation and insolvency of corporate persons, partnership firms and individuals in India. The provisions of the Read more
Posted On : 03/15/17
Legality and validity of entry tax - Part 1
Key arguments and observations of the bench before 9 judge bench in the matter of legality and validity of entry tax from 19-28 July 2016 Read more
Posted On : 03/15/17