Filing a summary suit for recovery of debt : step-by-step procedure under CPC for Director salary overdues
Abstract Commercial dealings and employment relationships are governed by contractual duties, which must be performed in good faith. One of a company’s most essential responsibilities is to pay directors and managerial people on time. Companies, on the other hand, occasionally fail to pay agreed-upon salaries owing to financial hardship, internal management disputes, or contractual disagreements. […]
Whistleblower Protections in India: How the Law Safely Protects Employees Who Report Internal Fraud and Corruption
Whistleblower Protections in India: How the Law Protects Employees Who Report Fraud & Corruption Meta Description Learn how Indian law protects whistleblowers who report fraud and corruption. Understand employee rights, legal safeguards, reporting procedures, and the challenges faced by individuals who expose workplace misconduct. Introduction Every organisation depends on honesty, accountability, and ethical decision-making. However, […]
Smart contracts and enforceability in Indian courts
Code as Law or Law as Code? Smart Contracts and Enforceability in Indian Courts The digital asset revolution has transitioned from a niche subculture to a major commercial reality. At the heart of this disruption sits the “smart contract”—a piece of self-executing code deployed on decentralised, immutable ledgers that automatically triggers obligations when pre-defined parameters […]
Mergers and Acquisitions in India: Legal Framework, Regulatory Challenges, and Emerging Trends
Introduction Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) have become one of the most significant instruments of corporate growth and industrial consolidation in India. From the liberalisation of the Indian economy in 1991 to the digital-first business landscape of today, M&A activity has evolved from a niche corporate strategy into a mainstream mechanism for expansion, diversification, and market […]
Private Equity and Venture Capital Investments in India: Legal Framework and Emerging Trends
Introduction India has emerged as one of the most attractive destinations for private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) investment globally, driven by a large consumer base, a maturing startup ecosystem, and progressive regulatory reforms. Over the past decade, PE/VC inflows into India have touched record levels, spanning sectors as diverse as fintech, e-commerce, healthcare, […]
Due Diligence in Corporate Transactions: Legal Significance, Challenges, and Best Practices
Introduction Every corporate transaction — whether a merger, acquisition, joint venture, private equity investment, or asset purchase — rests on a simple but demanding premise: a party should know exactly what it is buying, investing in, or partnering with before it commits its capital and legal exposure to the deal. This is the function of […]
Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP): Balancing Revival and Liquidation
Introduction The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) marked a watershed moment in India’s commercial law landscape. Before its enactment, India’s insolvency framework was scattered across multiple statutes — the Sick Industrial Companies Act, the Companies Act, the Recovery of Debts Due to Banks and Financial Institutions Act, and the SARFAESI Act — none of […]
What are the rights of an individual under the DPDP Act, 2023 to request a company to delete their personal data?
Author: Aditya Sharma Abstract The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) marks a watershed moment in India’s journey toward a comprehensive data protection framework. Among its most significant provisions is the right granted to Data Principals to request the erasure of their personal data. This article provides a detailed examination of the statutory […]
What are the legal requirements for drafting a valid non-disclosure agreement?
Legal requirements for drafting a valid Non-Disclosure Agreements Under the Indian Contract Act, 1872 Abstract Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) serve as a foundational mechanism for safeguarding proprietary knowledge, business strategies, and technological innovations in corporate ecosystems. In India, the lack of a dedicated statutory framework for trade secrets elevates the reliance on contract law to protect […]
Shield or Sword? The Misuse of Sovereign Immunity by State-Owned Enterprises in International Commerce.
Shield or Sword? The Misuse of Sovereign Immunity by State-Owned Enterprises in International Commerce Author- Aishi Ghosh, Kolkata ABSTRACT This article examines the misuse of sovereign immunity by state-owned enterprises in international commerce. It argues that […]