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
ArticleTelecom Spectrum As A Public Resource: Supreme Court Clarifies Limits Of Insolvency JurisdictionIn State Bank of India v. Union of India & Ors.1, the Supreme Court examined the treatment of telecom spectrum within the framework of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. The Court addressed whether a telecom licensee’s right to use spectrum constitutes an asset forming part of the insolvency estate, and how the IBC interacts with the statutory regime governing allocation of natural resources. IndiaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringKing, Stubb & Kasiva
ArticlePatents vs. Trademarks: Doctrinal, Economic, And Jurisprudential Lenses Towards Understanding The DifferenceIntellectual property law essentially plays the role of incentivizing creation, ensuring transparency in the market, and maintaining fair competition in the marketplace. IndiaIntellectual PropertyKing, Stubb & Kasiva
ArticlePrivacy Meets Recovery: Rethinking Debt And Invoice Collection Under India's DPDP ActThe enactment of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 ("DPDP Act" or "Act") marks a watershed moment in India's data protection landscape. IndiaPrivacyKing, Stubb & Kasiva
ArticleCyber Operations, Artificial Intelligence And The Law Of State ResponsibilityThe nature of State conduct has undergone significant transformation in the twenty-first century. Traditional international law frameworks were developed in an era when State actions were generally physical, direct and identifiable. IndiaTechnologyKing, Stubb & Kasiva
ArticleState-wise Relaxation Of Labour Legislations Amidst COVID-19With the total COVID-19 cases touching the one lakh mark, the commercial sector in India has come to a grinding halt. IndiaCoronavirus (COVID-19)King, Stubb & Kasiva
ArticleOnline Pharmacies: Conundrum On Legality"It is easy to get a thousand prescriptions, but hard to get one single remedy" so goes a popular Chinese proverb which succinctly summaries the pharmacy market in India and the debate surrounding e-pharmacies.IndiaFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesKing, Stubb & Kasiva
ArticleMHA Order Dated March 29, 2020: Proportionality And Necessity ArgumentsAmidst Covid 19 pandemic, one of the widely discussed topics is the legal validity of the order dated March 29, 2020 ("Order") issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs.IndiaGovernment, Public SectorKing, Stubb & Kasiva
ArticleA Satirical Case Or Is There One, Already?The Delhi High Court in the matter of Ashutosh Dubey vs Netflix, Inc & Ors . dated May 5, 2020, refused to grant an interim stay on the Netflix's webseries "Hasmukh" against...IndiaIntellectual PropertyKing, Stubb & Kasiva
ArticleThe Tiger Global Judgment: What Went Wrong, What Was Decided, And What Still Remains OpenThe Supreme Court's judgment in Authority for Advance Rulings v. Tiger Global International Holdings represents a watershed moment in India's international tax jurisprudence. IndiaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationKing, Stubb & Kasiva
ArticleRegulations By SEBI To Protect Interests Of Mutual Fund InvestorsThere is a wide variety of investment options in today's market, that on one hand give the investors an extensive range to choose from, but on the other hand, can prove to be confounding and challenging, especially for retail investors. IndiaFinance and BankingKing, Stubb & Kasiva
ArticleExclusion Of ‘Healthcare' From The Definition Of ‘Service': A Delusional Relief For Medical ProfessionalsThe Consumer Protection Act, 2019 (‘CPA 2019') arrived in full glory and the Central government vide notification dated 15-07-2020...IndiaFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesKing, Stubb & Kasiva
ArticleThe Market's Anatomy: Consumers Kingdom On RiseThe Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution has notified the Consumer Protection Act, 20191("new Act") which was passed by the Parliament...IndiaConsumer ProtectionKing, Stubb & Kasiva
ArticleModes Of Entry For Foreign Companies: Setting Up A Subsidiary In India vs. Joint Venture In IndiaForeign companies often find it imperative to enter the Indian market by setting up a subsidiary due to its size and growth potential.IndiaCorporate/Commercial LawKing, Stubb & Kasiva
ArticlePosition Of Gig Workers Under India's New Labour Code Framework: What Businesses Need To KnowIndia's workforce has undergone a significant transformation over the last decade, driven by the rapid growth of digital platforms, app-based services, and independent contracting. Food delivery executives, ride-hailing drivers, freelance professionals, home-service providers, and numerous other workers now operate outside the traditional employer-employee relationship. IndiaEmployment and HRKing, Stubb & Kasiva
ArticleAmendment Of Section 30 And 31 Of The Payment And Settlements Systems Act 2007: A Boon Or Bane?The advent of technology made a great impact on various sectors of India. IndiaFinance and BankingKing, Stubb & Kasiva
ArticleBar On Extension Of Insurance Cover Without Premium: The Supreme Court On The "Statutory Embargo" Under Section 64VB In New India Assurance Co. Ltd. Vs. Louis Dreyfus Commodities India Pvt. Ltd.The Supreme Court, in the case of New India Assurance Co. Ltd. & Ors. vs. M/s Louis Dreyfus Commodities India Pvt. Ltd. (2026 INSC 876) ('New India Assurance vs. Louis Dreyfus'), has held that where an insurance policy covers turnover on a running annual basis, the insurer cannot be held liable for a loss that occurs after the insured's actual turnover has exceeded the turnover for which premium has already been paid, even where the policy itself is expressed as an annual turnover based cover.IndiaInsuranceKing, Stubb & Kasiva
ArticleThe India-UK FTA And The Automobile Industry: Beyond Tariff Cuts To A New Era Of Automotive TradeThe automobile sector has emerged as one of the most closely watched industries under the recently concluded India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). IndiaInternational LawKing, Stubb & Kasiva
ArticleAchilles' Heel: Ramifications Of COVID-19 On Pharmaceutical And Healthcare IndustriesThe world was not ready to combat the precarious situation involving the closure of business and institutions alike. IndiaCoronavirus (COVID-19)King, Stubb & Kasiva
ArticleCovid-19 Resolution Framework: A Cushion To Indebted BorrowersA bank or financial institution that is lending financial assistance to a borrower faces the risk of being bankrupt on default of repayment by the borrower. IndiaCoronavirus (COVID-19)King, Stubb & Kasiva