ArticleA Tacit ‘ME TOO' Amidst COVID-19: Virtual Sexual HarassmentWorking from home, or telecommuting has become a compulsory (furloughed) norm in the wake of social isolation amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. IndiaEmployment and HRKing, Stubb & Kasiva
ArticleEnergy, Infrastructure And MobilityThe Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (“MNRE”) issued an Office Memorandum dated August 4, 2026, clarifying the applicability of the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (“ALMM”) List-II requirement for solar photovoltaic (“PV”) cells, following its earlier notification of July 18, 2026 and multiple representations received from stakeholders seeking clarity on transitional cases.IndiaEnergy and Natural ResourcesKing, Stubb & Kasiva
ArticleFrom Food Safety To Due Process: Judicial Scrutiny Of Recent FSSAI Raids In MaharashtraThe recent spate of inspections and raids conducted by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) across Maharashtra has triggered a wider debate on the balance between regulatory enforcement and procedural fairness. Several prominent restaurants, hotels and food establishments found themselves facing suspension orders, stop-business notices and threats of closure allegedly on account of hygiene discrepancies and alleged violations of food safety norms.IndiaFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesKing, Stubb & Kasiva
ArticleThe India-UK FTA And The Life Sciences Sector: A New Era For Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology And Healthcare Innovation?The recently concluded India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) has generated significant interest across sectors ranging from automobiles and textiles to professional services. IndiaFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesKing, Stubb & Kasiva
ArticleCan A Resolution Applicant Withdraw Or Renegotiate After CoC Approval? Supreme Court ClarifiesThe Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (“IBC” or “Code”) seeks to provide for a time-bound resolution of corporate insolvency, maximisation of the value of assets and balancing the interests of stakeholders. A crucial component of this framework is the Committee of Creditors (“CoC”), which evaluates and approves resolution plans in accordance with its commercial wisdom. IndiaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringKing, Stubb & Kasiva
ArticleEmpowering Businesses: The Role Of Intellectual Property Law Experts In Trademark Infringement HelpIn today's competitive marketplace, the protection of trademarks is vital for businesses seeking to establish their identity and maintain consumer trust.IndiaIntellectual PropertyKing, Stubb & Kasiva
ArticleIntellectual Property Law: A Strategic Tool For Startup SuccessIn today's innovation-driven economy, intellectual property (IP) is often the most valuable asset a startup owns. IndiaIntellectual PropertyKing, Stubb & Kasiva
ArticleProtecting Trade Secrets In India Without A StatuteIndia remains one of the major economies without a dedicated trade secrets statute. Unlike the United States, which has the Defend Trade Secrets Act, or the European Union, which has a dedicated Trade Secrets Directive, India does not have a standalone legislation prescribing a statutory definition of trade secrets, a specific civil cause of action for misappropriation, or a dedicated statutory framework for remedies in trade secret disputes.IndiaIntellectual PropertyKing, Stubb & Kasiva
ArticleAdmissibility Of Electronic Records Vis-À-Vis Commercial And Arbitral ProceedingsSectors have, since the advent of the pandemic, adjusted to digital arenas for work. This notably includes the legal sector. IndiaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationKing, Stubb & Kasiva
ArticleClassification Under The Customs Law: Analysing The Supreme Court's Ruling In Commissioner Of Customs (Import) V. M/s Welkin Foods (Civil Appeal No. 5531 Of 2025)Classification lies at the very core of customs jurisprudence, as it determines not only the applicable rate of duty but also the eligibility for exemptions, the applicability of prohibitions or restrictions, and the overall compliance framework governing the Customs law. IndiaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationKing, Stubb & Kasiva
ArticlePlea Of Acquiescence In Absence Of Consent Is A Failed Defence – Delhi High CourtDuring the pendency of the case, Hon'ble High Court granted temporary injunction in favour of the Plaintiff.IndiaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationKing, Stubb & Kasiva
ArticleDrone Economy Takes Flight: GST Reforms And India's Push For A Global Drone HubIndia's drone industry is entering a transformative phase where taxation reform, regulatory simplification, and targeted policy support are converging to establish the country as a global drone manufacturing and services hub by 2030. IndiaTaxKing, Stubb & Kasiva
ArticleDPDP Act And Rules 2025: The 2026 Compliance Milestones Businesses Can’t Afford To MissIndia’s data protection regime has moved well past the discussion stage. With the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 (“DPDP Rules”) notified by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (“MeitY”) on 13 November 2025, the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (“DPDP Act”) now has a defined implementation roadmap, and 2026 is the year businesses should be using to prepare for substantive compliance.IndiaPrivacyKing, Stubb & Kasiva
ArticleLegal Framework Of Corporate Governance In IndiaCompany law in India establishes the legal architecture governing the incorporation, functioning, and regulation of corporate entities. A foundational principle underpinning this framework...IndiaCorporate/Commercial LawKing, Stubb & Kasiva
ArticleWorkers Stitching Garments From Home ‘Employees' Under Provident Fund Act: Hon'ble Supreme CourtThe Bench comprising of Justice Abhay Manohar Sapre and Justice Indu Malhotra of Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in the judgement dated July 24, 2019...IndiaEmployment and HRKing, Stubb & Kasiva
ArticleInvalidity Of Marriages With Unconscious Or Deceased Persons In India: Legal Status And Complete Absence Of Property And Succession RightsOccasionally, questions arise about whether a marriage can be solemnized with a person who is unconscious, in a coma, or deceased, often in situations of medical emergencies or unexpected death. IndiaFamily and MatrimonialKing, Stubb & Kasiva
ArticleIndia - Australia Trade Agreement: Sanitary And Phytosanitary Measures In The ECTAThis article is regarding the India-Australia Economic Co-Operation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) which was signed on April 2nd 2022 and is part of our ongoing series on the historic deal. IndiaInternational LawKing, Stubb & Kasiva
ArticleLight Of The Day For The Arbitration Council Of India Through Arbitration And Conciliation (Amendment) Bill, 2019India aims to be a jurisdiction that is arbitration-friendly and the introduction of the Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill, 2019 in the Rajya Sabha has proven to be step towards achieving that goal. IndiaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationKing, Stubb & Kasiva
ArticleInstitutional Rules Cannot Dilute Statutory Confidentiality: Delhi High Court Reaffirms The Mandatory Character Of Section 42A ConfidentialityThe judgment clarifies that party autonomy exercised through institutional rules cannot dilute a statutory confidentiality obligation enacted by Parliament.IndiaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationKing, Stubb & Kasiva
ArticleOne-way Arbitration Clause And Arbitrator AppointmentsThe presence of such clauses in an agreement can be highly beneficial to the party with the right to designate a sole arbitrator. IndiaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationKing, Stubb & Kasiva