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ArticleThe Recap - A Round-Up Of Media, Entertainment & Gaming Industries' Legal UpdatesThis quote by Heraclitus, the Greek philosopher, is a timeless reminder that evolution is permanent. The adage remains profoundly relevant in our ever-shifting worldIndiaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentCMS INDUSLAW
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ArticleUpdate On GST Council Meeting Held On February 18, 2023The 49th Goods and Services Tax ("GST") council meeting under the chairpersonship of the Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman...IndiaTaxCMS INDUSLAW
ArticleFintech Newsletter: Recent Legal Developments And Market Updates In India (May 01 - May 31, 2024)May marked several sweeping regulatory developments in the fintech space. While the proactive approach of the RBI in monitoring the NBFCs caused a stir, several other key developments also made the headlines...IndiaTechnologyCMS INDUSLAW
ArticleDecoding The Eligibility Of Multi-state Co-operative Societies As Resolution ApplicantsThe Supreme Court's recent judgment in Nirmal Ujjwal Credit Co-Operative Society Ltd. v. Ravi Sethia examines whether Multi-State Co-operative Societies...IndiaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringCMS INDUSLAW
ArticleThe Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2022: Version FourOn November 18, 2022, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology released the fourth iteration of India's draft data protection law, the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2022.IndiaPrivacyCMS INDUSLAW
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ArticleUltratech: Cementing Its Way To The TopOn August 21, 2018, the Competition Commission of India (the "Commission") approved the acquisition of Century Textiles and Industries Limited ("Century") by UltraTech Cement Limited ("UltraTech"). IndiaAntitrust/Competition LawCMS INDUSLAW
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ArticleRBI Accelerates Start-Ups Into Priority Sector LendingIn a significant shift in its lending norms, the Reserve Bank of India (the "RBI") on August 06, 2020 has announced that going forward, start-ups will be included in Priority Sector Lending...IndiaFinance and BankingCMS INDUSLAW
ArticleMCA Issues Relief Measures To Conduct EGM: Nifty Solution To The Conundrum?In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and the consequent restrictions imposed on the movement of people, goods and services, companies are facing new hurdles in carrying on their business while ensuring compliance with ...IndiaCorporate/Commercial LawCMS INDUSLAW
ArticleAnalysis Of Lending Restrictions On NBFCS In Real Estate SectorThe Reserve Bank of India ("RBI") on October 22, 2021 ("said Circular 1")1 had introduced a revised regulatory framework for Non-Banking Financial Companies ("NBFCs") placed in different layers. IndiaReal Estate and ConstructionCMS INDUSLAW
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