ArticleNavigating AI-Related Legal Risks In Indian M&A TransactionsIndian companies, much like their global counterparts, are rapidly adopting artificial intelligence (AI) across internal functions and customer-facing offerings. IndiaCorporate/Commercial LawKochhar & Co.
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ArticleDigital Lending Directions, 2025On May 08, 2025, the Reserve Bank of India issued the Digital Lending Directions, 2025. The Directions apply to digital lending activities undertaken by regulated entities such as banks and non-banking financial companies. IndiaTechnologyKochhar & Co.
ArticleSeat And Venue Of Arbitration: Which One Binds?In arbitration, when two parties fall into a dispute, they go back to their agreement. That agreement usually names a place where the arbitration will happen. Sometimes it names two places, one where the proceedings...IndiaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationKochhar & Co.
ArticleCurative Jurisdiction – The Last Resort To Address Miscarriage Of JusticeThe curative jurisdiction of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India serves as a mechanism for self-regulation, ensuring that individuals have recourse against final judgments or orders that may have resulted in injustice. IndiaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationKochhar & Co.
ArticleAn Update On The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016Allottees are liable to a fine of up to 10% of the apartment cost or imprisonment up to 1 year for non-compliance with orders of the Real Estate Appellate Tribunal.IndiaReal Estate and ConstructionKochhar & Co.
ArticleArbitrability Of Disputes Arising Out Of Builder-Buyer AgreementsIn a pivotal order, the NCDRC has held that the arbitration clause in a builder-buyer agreement cannot circumscribe the jurisdiction of consumer forums.IndiaReal Estate and ConstructionKochhar & Co.
ArticleBona Fide Requirement Under The Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958: Shield For Tenants Or Right Of Landlords? The law of landlord and tenant in Delhi is primarily governed by the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 (hereinafter referred to as "the Act").IndiaReal Estate and ConstructionKochhar & Co.
ArticleRipple Effect Of Decriminalization Under GSTThe Legislature while introducing a statute puts in place certain safeguards for any possible violations. In most statutes, civil as well as criminal liabilities are provided for any breach. IndiaTaxKochhar & Co.
ArticleEstablishing "Pre-Existence Disputes", Under The IBC RegimeThe Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code ("Code") was enacted to facilitate timely resolution to insolvency proceedings, maximisation of value of assets...IndiaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringKochhar & Co.
ArticleFunctioning Of Courts In India And Abroad During Covid-19 PandemicHealth and safety are everyone's priority today as COVID-19's unprecedented impact continues to grow each day. IndiaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Kochhar & Co.
Article2023 Overview – Patent Law In IndiaIn July of last year, the Delhi High Court decided that the Patent Act supersedes the Competition Act in matters of abuse of or anti-competitive practices in relation to patent rights.IndiaIntellectual PropertyKochhar & Co.
ArticleAppointment Of Arbitrators: Interplay Between Party Autonomy And Principle Of EqualityThe Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court of India recently delivered a landmark judgment in the case of Central Organisation for Railway Electrification v. ECL-SPIC-SMO-MCML...IndiaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationKochhar & Co.
ArticleDeposit Of The Entire Awarded Amount For Stay Of An Arbitral Award: A Condition Too Far?The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 ("the Arbitration Act") was enacted to promote arbitration as a speedy and efficient method of dispute resolution with minimum court interference and maximum party autonomy.IndiaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationKochhar & Co.
ArticleParliament Passes Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025In the early hours of April 4, 2025, the Rajya Sabha passed the feverously debated Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 ("Bill").IndiaReal Estate and ConstructionKochhar & Co.
ArticleDirect Tax SpotlightIt is a trite to say that India's judicial system is bursting at seams and matters linger before Tribunals and courts for decadesIndiaTaxKochhar & Co.
ArticleThe Fear Of The KnownThe brutal gang rape and murder of a 23-year-old physiotherapy student on a moving bus in Delhi in 2012 triggered large-scale angry street protests and forced the government to enact stricter laws for sex crimes.IndiaEmployment and HRKochhar & Co.
ArticleWhite Collar Crime & Investigations BulletinWelcome to the inaugural edition of our White Collar Crime & Investigations Bulletin. This publication provides insights into the latest trends, enforcement updates and regulatory developments...United KingdomCriminal LawKochhar & Co.
ArticleMarketing Services Rendered By Indian Subsidiary To Foreign Parent Entity / Client Qualify As Intermediary Subject To GSTPre sales and marketing services by Indian subsidiary to foreign parent entity qualify as intermediary subject to GST.IndiaTaxKochhar & Co.