ArticleTReDS To Register Factoring Transactions On Behalf Of FactorsThe Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on 14 January 2022 notified the Registration of Assignment of Receivables (Reserve Bank) Regulations, 2022 (Regulation).IndiaCorporate/Commercial LawKhaitan & Co.
ArticleSunil Kumar Ruling And Implementation Of Pension Provisions Under Social Security CodeUntil this month, there appeared to be limited visibility as regards the implementation of the labour code regime. IndiaEmployment and HRKhaitan & Co.
ArticleConcluded PPAs Cannot Be Interfered With And Financial Quagmire Cannot Be A Ground To Seek Reduction In The Tariff - High Court Of Andhra PradeshIn a landmark Judgement dated 15 March 2022 in Writ Appeal No. 383 of 2019: Walwhan Renewable Energy Limited vs. State of Andhra Pradesh & Ors. and batch matters, the division bench of the High Court of Andhra Pradesh, Amaravati ...IndiaEnergy and Natural ResourcesKhaitan & Co.
ArticlePre-Requisite Caveats - CCPA Ring-Fences Greenwashing And Misleading Environmental ClaimsIndia's emergence as an investment haven and a shining market for consumer products, has augmented a spurt in green consumerism with environmentally conscious...IndiaEnvironmentKhaitan & Co.
ArticleSEBI's Proposed Regulatory Framework For Online Bond PlatformsIssuance of listed debt securities in India is currently by way of: (a) public issuance through the Stock Exchanges and Depositories; and (b) private placements to an identified set of ...IndiaFinance and BankingKhaitan & Co.
ArticleHarmonising Rules Of Private Placement Of Securities With FDI NormsOn 17 April 2020, the Government of India through the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade had issued Press Note 3 of 2020 (PN3) that amended the consolidated Indian foreign direct investment...IndiaGovernment, Public SectorKhaitan & Co.
ArticleInsolvency And Bankruptcy Board Of India (Insolvency Resolution Process For Corporate Persons) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2022The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (the Board) vide its circular no. IBBI/2022-23/GN/REG084 dated 14 June 2022, in exercise of the powers conferred under clause...IndiaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringKhaitan & Co.
ArticleInterest Free Term Loan Is A "Financial Debt" As Per The Insolvency And Bankruptcy Code, 2016The Supreme Court of India (SC) in Orator Marketing Private Limited v Samtex Desinz Private Limited, Civil Appeal No. 2231 of 2021, judgment dated 26th July 2021 has held that an interest free...IndiaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringKhaitan & Co.
ArticleOrders Passed By Trade Mark Associate Managers To Be RevalidatedRecently in the case of Visa International Ltd. v Visa International Service Association & Anr and Garden Silk Mills Private Limited v Rajesh Mallick & Ors., a Single Judge of the Calcutta High Court held that associate managers of the Trade Marks Registry ...IndiaIntellectual PropertyKhaitan & Co.
ArticleRoDTEP | Updates And Constitution Of CommitteeThe DGFT has called for representations from the industry players to the RoDTEP Committee constituted for fixation of RoDTEP rates for AA, SEZ and EOU exports and relating to any anomalies or errors...IndiaInternational LawKhaitan & Co.
ArticleSC Clarifies - New Ground Can Be Taken In Appeal Under Section 37 Of The Arbitration And Conciliation Act, 1996The judgment dated 8 November 2021 in State of Chhattisgarh & Anr. vs. M/s. Sal Udyog Private Limited Civil Appeal No.4353 of 2010 delivered by Hon'ble Justice Hima Kohli for a three Judge Bench...IndiaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationKhaitan & Co.
ArticleOperational Control Over Hotels In India Creates Hyatt UAE's 'Permanent Establishment' In IndiaIn a landmark ruling on a foreign entity's taxable presence in India, the Supreme Court in Hyatt International Southwest Asia Ltd. v Additional Director of Income-tax, 2025 INSC 891 held that the existence of sustained, pervasive, and enforceable control ...IndiaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentKhaitan & Co.
ArticleRedefining Calling Name Presentation: Enhancing Communication Or Compromising Privacy?On 23 February 2024, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) issued recommendations on 'Introduction of Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) Service in Indian Telecommunication Network'...IndiaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentKhaitan & Co.
ArticleAadhaar Authentication For Private Entities: Navigating The 2025 AmendmentOn 31 January 2025, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has notified the Aadhaar Authentication for Good Governance (Social Welfare, Innovation, Knowledge) Amendment Rules, 2025IndiaPrivacyKhaitan & Co.
ArticleData Privacy Law Considerations In NCLAT's Stay Order Of The CCI WhatsApp DecisionOn 23 January 2025, the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) stayed the Competition Commission of India's (CCI) decision restricting WhatsApp from sharing user data with Meta companies for advertising purposes over the next five years. IndiaPrivacyKhaitan & Co.
ArticleGST Update | Rate Rationalization On Food ProductsAmongst the myriad representations placed before the Goods and Service Tax Council (GST Council) for consideration in their 47th meeting,...IndiaTaxKhaitan & Co.
ArticleGST Update | Rate Ratıonalization On Food ProductsAmongst the myriad representations placed before the Goods and Service Tax Council (GST Council) for consideration in their 47th meeting,...IndiaTaxKhaitan & Co.
ArticleReduction In Penalty Payable On Deficit Stamp Duty Upon Impounding Of Registered Instruments In MaharashtraOn 31 July 2024, the Maharashtra Tax Laws (Amendment) Act, 2024 (Amendment Act) was passed, with a view to amend certain tax laws in the state of Maharashtra.IndiaTaxKhaitan & Co.
ArticleThird Judge Of Bombay High Court Pronounces Verdict On Powers Of State To Levy GST On Intermediary Services To Foreign CustomersTaxation of intermediary services to offshore customers / clients has been one of the most contentious topics of the GST regime. IndiaTaxKhaitan & Co.
ArticleStrengthening Cybersecurity In Space: CERT-In Space Cybersecurity FrameworkThe Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), in collaboration with SatCoM Industry Association (SIA-India) released the Cyber Security Framework and Guidelines for Space including Satellite Communication (Framework) on 26 February 2026. IndiaTechnologyKhaitan & Co.