This article, the second in our PoSH Gap Series, examines one of the most common reasons internal committee ("IC") findings are overturned by courts; procedural violations that deny respondents...

The Reserve Bank of India has introduced a lighter regulatory regime for investment holding companies that do not take public funds or interface with customers.

An accredited investor is a person SEBI recognises as having the financial capacity and sophistication to bear the risks of complex investment products. Accredited status acts as a gateway to SEBI-regulated products, including Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) and Portfolio Management Services (PMS), and relaxes minimum ticket sizes. To qualify, an investor must meet an income or net worth threshold and obtain certification from a SEBI-recognised accreditation agency.

Public procurement contracts in India are awarded by public auction or tender. The principle underlying India's procurement regime, and the basis on which public tenders are conducted...

After a year and a half of anticipation, the much-awaited draft of the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025...

With the live transmission of the Tokyo Olympics in 1960 through satellite 'Syncom-3', the world realized the importance of space technologies.

Leveraging artificial intelligence, or AI, to streamline operations and enhance productivity is emerging as a good use case of machine learning.

To quote India's civil aviation minister: "By positioning India as a competitive aircraft leasing hub, GIFT City is unlocking a USD 5 billion annual opportunity-reducing leasing costs by 10-15%...

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has introduced a new mechanism allowing companies to allocate up to 10% of their mandatory CSR spending toward Zero Coupon Zero Principal instruments issued by registered not-for-profit organizations on the Social Stock Exchange. This amendment creates a structured, market-based funding channel that exempts participating companies from certain impact assessment requirements while enabling NPOs to access capital through regulated exchanges.

The Delhi High Court's landmark judgment in Chitra Ramkrishna v. Union of India redefines the boundaries of criminal liability under India's Prevention of Corruption Act, extending anti-corruption provisions to private sector executives performing statutory functions. This decision establishes that the nature of duties performed, rather than corporate structure, determines whether senior management faces prosecution as "public servants" under anti-bribery laws.

With the appraisal season now complete, addressing an employee's underperformance can be both challenging and sensitive, often causing discomfort. However, it is essential to address the issue...

Employment agreements are more than just formalities; they serve as the foundation for clear, transparent working relationships.

The Internet as we know it today owes its existence to a rule that was crystallized in the mid-90s, when bulletin boards ruled the roost.

The online gaming industry these days is more social, innovative, and commercially lucrative than ever before. Online gaming platforms of all shapes and sizes have access to state-of-the-art development talent...

Virtual currency ("VC"), like cryptocurrency, is a form of currency that stores data on a digital ledger (called the ‘blockchain').

The Indian Information Technology Act, 2000 ("IT Act") designates the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team ("CERT-In") to serve as the national agency for safeguarding cyber space in India.

The Danish philosopher Soren Kierkegaard is often credited with coining the dictum "life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards".

In contrast to the global trend, M&A and other investment activity in India has seen steady growth over the last year. There has also been a significant recovery from the downturn in deal activity between 2022 and 2023 in India.

The year 2022 was an eventful year for tech businesses. Indian tech companies geared up for increased regulations, at the same time being faced with a reality check...

Most employers know what to do when an employee violates policy. Few know how to do it right.