ArticleKnowledge Qualifiers In M&A Transactions"My mama always said life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get." goes a dialogue in Forrest Gump. IndiaCorporate/Commercial LawJSA Advocates & Solicitors
VideoSourav Nath | Vendor Diligence (Video)Vendor due diligence is a key step for companies and promoters that are looking to raise funds or undertake a secondary sale, as it streamlines the transaction process in terms of timelines and costs. IndiaCorporate/Commercial LawJSA Advocates & Solicitors
ArticleWell-Drafted Agreement Curbs Possibility Of Disputes In FutureIn connection with resolution of disputes arising out of commercial agreements, time is very often of the essence. IndiaCorporate/Commercial LawJSA Advocates & Solicitors
ArticleStringent Measures Against Cybercrimes In India's New Criminal Justice SystemOn July 1, 2024, India's criminal justice system underwent a significant transformation with the introduction of 3 (three) new laws.IndiaCriminal LawJSA Advocates & Solicitors
ArticleWhite Collar Crimes 2021 TrendsWhile the past year has been unprecedented amidst the pandemic, Indian enforcement, and investigative agencies, continued to be active in terms of high-profile investigations/arrests and dealing with cybercrimes. IndiaCriminal LawJSA Advocates & Solicitors
ArticleKarnataka Introduces Paid Menstrual Leave For WomenKarnataka has made a landmark move by becoming the first State in India to implement a paid menstrual leave policy, granting 1 (one) day of paid leave every month for its female workforce. IndiaEmployment and HRJSA Advocates & Solicitors
ArticlePrakriti Jaiswal | Pharmaceutical Sector In India (Video)Tune into this episode of our podcast series featuring our Partner, Prakriti Jaiswal, as we explore the regulatory and compliance landscape in the Indian healthcare sector. From FDI regulations in pharma...IndiaFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesJSA Advocates & Solicitors
ArticleIn Distrust We TrustEconomists say that the length of the Constitution of a country is inversely proportional to the level of mutual trust in society and unfortunately India has the world's longest Constitution.IndiaGovernment, Public SectorJSA Advocates & Solicitors
ArticleNotification Under The Prevention Of Money Laundering Act, 2002, Regulating Virtual Digital AssetsThe Ministry of Finance, Department of Finance, on March 7, 2023, issued a notification ("Notification") under Section 2 (1) (sa) (vi) of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 ("PMLA") which defines the term "person carrying on designated business or profession".IndiaGovernment, Public SectorJSA Advocates & Solicitors
ArticleJSA Successfully Represents ABS Marine Services Before The Supreme Court In A Landmark Judgment On The Ambit And Scope Of Clauses Dealing With 'Excepted Matters’ In Arbitration And Arbitrability Of DisputesIn a significant and landmark ruling concerning arbitration landscape in India, a bench comprising Hon’ble Mr. Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Hon’ble Mr. Justice K.V. Viswanathan...IndiaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationJSA Advocates & Solicitors
ArticlePartial Notification Of The Telecommunications Act, 2023The Government of India, on June 21, 2024, notifies selected provisions of the Telecommunications Act, 2023 ("Telecom Act"), to be enforceable from June 26, 2024. Sections 1, 2, 10 to 30, 42 to 44, 46, 47, 50 to 58, 61...IndiaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentJSA Advocates & Solicitors
Article"Smells Like Team Equity"The transparency of ownership in the Indian Premier League, or IPL, has garnered much attention of late, with much of the focus being on the equity ownership of the new Kochi franchise. IndiaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentJSA Advocates & Solicitors
ArticleTelecommunications (Procedures And Safeguards For Lawful Interception Of Messages) Rules, 2024On December 6, 2024, the Department of Telecommunications ("DoT") notified the Telecommunications (Procedures and Safeguards for Lawful Interception of Messages)...IndiaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentJSA Advocates & Solicitors
ArticleIndexation Benefit – The Devil Is In The DetailsThe finance bill presented in July 2024 has proposed doing away with the indexation benefit for properties purchased after 2001, while reducing the long-term capital gains tax from 20% to 12.5%.IndiaTaxJSA Advocates & Solicitors
ArticleCompetition Commission Of IndiaOn January 3, 2022, CCI ordered an investigation against IREL (India) Limited ("IREL") for imposing unfair and discriminatory conditions and pricing in supply of Beach Sand Sillimanite...IndiaAntitrust/Competition LawJSA Advocates & Solicitors
ArticleNCLAT: A Corporate Guarantor Cannot Be Absolved From Its Liability Only Because The Guarantee Is Not InvokedIn the case of Iskon Infra Engineering Private Limited v. Central Bank of India[1], the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal ("NCLAT") rejected the dissolution...IndiaCorporate/Commercial LawJSA Advocates & Solicitors
ArticleTimelines For Fast-Track MergersThe Ministry of Corporate Affairs ("MCA") vide its notification dated May 15, 2023, has notified amendments in the Companies (Compromises, Arrangements and Amalgamations) Rules, 2016 ("Principal Rules")...IndiaCorporate/Commercial LawJSA Advocates & Solicitors
ArticleMNRE Issues Scheme Guidelines For Pilot Projects On Use Of Green Hydrogen In The Transport SectorIn January 2023, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy ("MNRE") launched National Green Hydrogen Mission ("Mission").IndiaEnergy and Natural ResourcesJSA Advocates & Solicitors
ArticleScheme Guidelines For Setting Up Hydrogen Hubs In India Under The National Green Hydrogen MissionThe Ministry of New and Renewable Energy ("MNRE"), vide letter dated March 15, 2024, has issued the ‘Scheme Guidelines for Setting Up Hydrogen Hubs in India...IndiaEnergy and Natural ResourcesJSA Advocates & Solicitors
ArticleReforms To Rights Issues: A Major Highlight In SEBI's September 2024 Board MeetingIn its September 30th, 2024, board meeting, SEBI introduced a major reform by reducing the timeline for rights issues from the existing average of 317 days to 23 days.IndiaFinance and BankingJSA Advocates & Solicitors