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In a move to liberalize the insurance sector, the Insurance Laws (Amendment) Act, 2015 ("2015 Act") was notified in March, 2015.

This article attempts to provide a background of the relevant legal provisions and analyse the issue.

It is widely considered that independent directors on the board of a company would improve corporate governance, especially given the responsibility of the board to balance various interests.

Via the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2019, recommendations of the Committee to Review Offences under the Companies Act, 2013 (Committee) to re-categorise 16 out of 81 compoundable ...

The blog discusses the growing phenomenon of shareholder activism, where investors seek to influence corporate decision-making to improve governance, performance, and social responsibility.

If an ID fails to renew the registration, his/her name shall stand removed from the Data Bank.

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) issued a new notification, amending the Companies (Significant Beneficial Owners) Rules, 2018 and amending the Companies (Management and Administration)...

"Indian Enron" revealed the inherent fallacy of the Companies Act, 1956 to prevent white-collar crimes and assure investor protection.

Entrepreneurs often focus on product development, investment and market expansion while ignoring critical legal requirements involved in starting a business.

The regulatory framework relating to core investment companies (CICs) is set out in Core Investment Companies (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016

Entrepreneurs in India face a critical decision when choosing between sole proprietorship and private limited company structures. This comprehensive legal comparison examines liability protection, taxation implications, compliance requirements, and growth potential to help business owners select the structure that aligns with their risk tolerance and long-term objectives.

India’s Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) regime has witnessed significant regulatory evolution in recent years, driven by the need to enhance governance standards, strengthen investor protection, and align with global best practices.

In a significant ruling on corporate governance and the exercise of shareholder voting rights, the Supreme Court has held that when rival factions within a society claim authority...

Every private equity or venture capital investment involves negotiating investor rights such as board representation, affirmative voting rights, information rights and veto powers. While these rights are intended to protect investments, they may, in certain circumstances, cross the line into "control" under Indian law, triggering significant legal and regulatory consequences.

Family businesses bolster economies, drive growth, create jobs, and shape communities. Family businesses are responsible for over 70% of global GDP and provide 60% of the world's employment...

Shockwaves have been felt in India, following the Tata-Cyrus Mistry fallout, which could result in potentially significant exposures for Indian Insurers and global Reinsurers.

Legal automation and artificial intelligence are reshaping the corporate legal landscape in India, and pilot surveys expect these technologies to be mainstream in the risk assessment...

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