Over the years, the SEBI and Ministry of Corporate Affairs are continuously focusing on incorporating corporate governance principles into the regulatory framework governing listed companies.

A corporation is a separate legal entity in law and exposed to liability, civil and criminal, for any wrongdoing. The latter is premised on the maxim actus non facit reum nisi mens sit rea which means an act...

India is one of the fastest growing economies in the world with an equally staggering workforce. With this, the rights and obligations of employers and employees take center stage.

The enactment of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act) marked a watershed moment in India's pursuit of safer, more equitable workplaces.

As secondment has become increasingly common, it has given rise to a multitude of related questions emanating from employment matters, including, among others the right to terminate the employment of a seconded employee.

The need to address modern privacy issues and protect data privacy rights is a global trend and necessity.

The Companies Act, 2013 ("Act") prescribes comprehensive compliance requirements for organizations. It categorizes violations as civil or criminal, subject to penalties or fines and/or imprisonment. Prior to 2018, most violations under the Act were criminal in nature, often resulting in onerous and severe penalties for even minor procedural lapses.

On August 30, 2013, the Companies Act 2013 was finally notified thereby putting an end to a long wait for a comprehensive legislation that is expected to herald a new era in corporate governance and change the way India Inc. functions.

The concept of workman is central to the concept of an industrial dispute as an industrial dispute can be raised either by a "workman" or an "employer."

On June 7, 2016 the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion ("DIPP") under the Ministry of Commerce issued the consolidated foreign direct investment or FDI policy.

Brand name establishes a correlation between the products of the company and the minds of the consumer.

On June 1, 2016, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, notified section 245 of the Companies Act, 2013 ("CA 2013"), enlisting the provisions of class action suits in India.

On March 10, 2015, the controversial amendments to the land acquisition law were finally passed by the Lok Sabha after facing severe criticism both from the opposition parties as well as from the government's own allies.

Fighting corruption in India has entered a new phase. In recent times, newspapers are filled with reports and analyses of alleged acts of bribery common in India.

It is common for employers to include restrictive covenants in employment contracts such as exclusivity, non-compete and non-solicitation.

A well-balanced mutually conducive relation between an employer and employee is necessary for the effective functioning of an organization.

The Supreme Court's ruling in Kalyani Transco v. M/s Bhushan Power & Steel Ltd. & Ors. addresses whether procedural irregularities that occur during the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process are sufficient to undo an approved resolution plan under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.

In today's business contracts, arbitral provisions are preferred due to various factors.

Fair adjudication of disputes is dependent on unbiased judges. In arbitrations where the parties nominate arbitrators, it is necessary to ensure that they are capable of passing awards in a fair manner.

On July 10, 2023, European Commission ("EC") adopted the EU-US Data Privacy Framework ("DPF") for regulating transatlantic data transfers.