ArticleConversion Of External Commercial Borrowing And Lumpsum Fee/Royalty Into EquityReserve Bank of India has reviewed its circular on Conversion of External Commercial Borrowing and Lumpsum Fee/Royalty into Equity. IndiaCorporate/Commercial LawS&A Law Offices
ArticleOnline Gaming For Real Money Winnings: Advertise With Caution!The Advertising Standards Council of India ("ASCI") has come up with a guideline for "Online Gaming For Real Money Winnings" ("Guideline"), which is effective from December 15, 2020.IndiaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentS&A Law Offices
ArticleForeign Companies Without Permanent Establishment: Freed From MAT ProvisionsThe Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), Government of India, via press release dated September 24, 2015, assured the inapplicability of Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) provisions to Foreign Companies with effect from 01.04.2001.IndiaTaxS&A Law Offices
ArticleOverview Of The Consumer Protection Bill, 2018The Government recently introduced the Consumer Protection Bill, 2018, in the Lok Sabha to replace the Consumer Protection Act, 1986.IndiaConsumer ProtectionS&A Law Offices
ArticleGovernment Lifts Restrictions On Export Of 24 API Pharma Ingredients With Immediate EffectThe government, with immediate effect, has lifted the restrictions on export of 24 API pharma ingredients.IndiaCoronavirus (COVID-19)S&A Law Offices
ArticleHow Various Measures Of Decriminalization Can Help Businesses Overcome Minor Mistakes And Hence Ease Of Doing BusinessThe proposal of Finance Ministry, department of Financial Services to relax the punishment w.r.t offences falling under various Acts which at present are punishable with both imprisonment and fineIndiaCorporate/Commercial LawS&A Law Offices
ArticleEnhancement Of Maternity Benefits Under The ESI Act, 1948The Ministry of Labour and Employment vide its Notification dated 20 January, 2017 being G.S.R. 62(E) notified further amendment to the Employees' State Insurance (Central) Rules, 1950...IndiaEmployment and HRS&A Law Offices
ArticleNewly Added Section 8-B Of The MMDR Act And Its Consequent Effects On The EIA Notification Of 2006On January 10, 2020, a new section – section 8B related to the provision for transfer of statutory clearances was inserted in the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957.IndiaEnergy and Natural ResourcesS&A Law Offices
ArticleDelhi HC Quashes Ban On Wockhardt's Anti-Inflammatory DrugThe Delhi High Court, on January 01, 2019, set aside the Central Government's ban on Wockhardt's anti-inflammatory medicine ‘Ace Proxyvon', a Fixed Dose combination of Aceclofenac 100 mg, Paracetamol 325 mg ...IndiaFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesS&A Law Offices
ArticleGovernment To Amend Schedule-V Of D&C Rules To Revise ‘Free Salicylic Acid' Content In Drugs Containing AspirinAspirin and Aspirin containing FDCs are widely used formulations, and several such single ingredient, formulations and FDCs are covered under various Pharmacopoeia.IndiaFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesS&A Law Offices
ArticleWHO Launches New Global Influenza StrategyThe WHO strategy for the influenza provides an outline a path to protect populations every year and helps prepare for a pandemic through strengthening routine programmes. IndiaFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesS&A Law Offices
ArticleCirculars Issued By Other Authorities - March 2020In the Union Budget 2020-21, amendment has been proposed to be made in Section 140 and Section 288 of Income Tax Act, 1961 in order to give power to the Interim Resolution Professional/Resolution Professional ...IndiaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringS&A Law Offices
ArticleIs The Supply Of Essential Goods Or Services During Moratorium Period Needs To Be Without Any Charges?Section 14(2) of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (I&B Code 2016) provides that during the moratorium period the supply of essential goods or services ...IndiaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringS&A Law Offices
ArticleDelhi High Court Objects The Trademark Registrations Granted During The Pandemic; Extends Limitation To File OppositionsIn the matter of DR. REDDYS LABORATORIES LIMITED V. CONTROLLER GENERAL OF PATENTS DESIGNS AND TRADEMARKS (W.P.(C)-IPD-4/2022) the Delhi High Court vide its order dated 21.03.2022...IndiaIntellectual PropertyS&A Law Offices
ArticleGeographical Indication Protects Indian Traditional KnowledgeGeographical Indication (GI) is an indication which identifies products as agricultural, natural or manufactured goods (including handicrafts, textiles and processed food items) ...IndiaIntellectual PropertyS&A Law Offices
ArticleScrapping Of IPABThe Appellate Board under the Copyright Act is dissolved, and the powers of the Board are transferred to the Commercial Courts and High Courts.IndiaIntellectual PropertyS&A Law Offices
ArticleReaffirming Alternate Dispute Resolution – Giving Teeth To The Arbitral TribunalIn two recent judgments, the Delhi High Court dismissed the challenges to the decisions of Arbitral tribunal terming it as ‘unnecessary challenges' ...IndiaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationS&A Law Offices
ArticleThe Division Bench Of The Hon'ble High Court Of Delhi Issues Notice In The Execution Appeal And Stays The Order Passe By The Executing Courtthe Hon'ble Division bench of the High Court of Delhi was pleased to Issue Notice to the Respondent and stayed the Execution Proceedings.IndiaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationS&A Law Offices
ArticleIndirect Taxes Newsletter April 2022The Petitioner is registered and operates an e-commerce platform under the name of ‘Swiggy'. The Petitioner hires third party service providers during holidays/festive season owing to spike in food orders. IndiaTaxS&A Law Offices
ArticleAntimicrobial Resistance Could Cause Millions Of Death And Extreme Poverty By 2030: WHOUnited Nation Ad hoc Interagency Coordinating Group has recently published a report "Antimicrobial Resistance drug-resistant diseases" that warns that an urgent action needs to be taken at ground level ...WorldwideFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesS&A Law Offices