ArticleWhen Is Discounting ‘Predatory'?Predatory pricing is regarded as an abuse of dominant position by an enterprise or a group, but does not include any condition or price which may be adopted to meet competition.IndiaAntitrust/Competition LawCMS INDUSLAW
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ArticleSpecial Allowances Fall Within The Definition Of Basic Wages In The Context Of Provident Fund CalculationsThe Supreme Court passed a judgment on February 28, 2019 which will have far-reaching consequences to the definition of basic wages under Section 2 (b) (ii) read with Section 6 of the Employees' Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952.IndiaEmployment and HRCMS INDUSLAW
ArticleThe Code On Social SecurityThe Code on Social Security ("SS Code") amalgamates 9 central labour laws aimed towards social security of employees.IndiaEmployment and HRCMS INDUSLAW
ArticleWorkplace Diversity And Inclusion In India: A Possible BlueprintIn recent times, conversations in India around Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) have been strengthened by the explosion of social media, increased awareness of global events...IndiaEmployment and HRCMS INDUSLAW
ArticleSupreme Court Recognizes Rights Of The LGBT CommunityOn September 6, 2018, the Supreme Court of India in Navtej Singh Johar and Ors. v. Union of India, struck down parts of Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 which criminalized sexual intercourse against the order of nature.IndiaGovernment, Public SectorCMS INDUSLAW
ArticleInsurance Regulation Newsletter (January To June 2023)In this newsletter, we look at certain key regulatory and judicial developments during the first half of 2023 (January - June)...IndiaInsuranceCMS INDUSLAW
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ArticleBytes And Rights: AI In The Crosshairs Of IPGenerative Artificial Intelligence has revolutionized the way we create and interact with content. From creating realistic images and videos to generating complex text outputs, GAI models have transformed almost all sectors. IndiaIntellectual PropertyCMS INDUSLAW
ArticleThe Recap A Round-Up Of Media, Entertainment & Gaming Industries' Legal Updates"Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies."IndiaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentCMS INDUSLAW
ArticleHighlights Of The Advisory On Extension Of Timelines Under RERAOn May 13, 2020, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs issued an advisory to the state governments to invoke the Force Majeure clause under the provisions of the Real Estate...IndiaReal Estate and ConstructionCMS INDUSLAW
ArticleThe Sentinel The Quarterly News Bulletin In Competition LawINDUSLAW presents the second edition of its quarterly competition law newsletter, 'The Sentinel'. As the name suggests, by way of this short yet extensive compilation of updates, we keep a watch for significantIndiaAntitrust/Competition LawCMS INDUSLAW
ArticleSupreme Court Upholds Equitable Value Maximisation Under The Insolvency And Bankruptcy CodeEarlier this month, the Supreme Court of India dismissed an appeal by a competing resolution applicant, asserting that the acceptance of UltraTech Cement Limited's recent resolution plan to acquire the...IndiaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringCMS INDUSLAW
ArticleTermination Of Power Purchase Agreements Under The Insolvency And Bankruptcy Code, 2016: Releif Granted To Power Generation CompaniesThe Hon'ble Supreme Court of India ("Supreme Court"), on March 8, 2021, in the matter of Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited Vs. Mr. Amit Gupta & Ors ("GUVNL Case"), stayed termination of a...IndiaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringCMS INDUSLAW
ArticleThe Failure To Prevent Fraud Offence: Understanding Corporate Liability Under ECCTA 2023The United Kingdom's Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act, 2023 ("ECCTA"), which came into force on December 26, 2023, has introduced a new corporate offence of Failure to Prevent Fraud ("FTPF Offence")...United KingdomCriminal LawCMS INDUSLAW
ArticleRecent Legal Developments And Market Updates In India - January 01, 2023 - January 31, 2023The calendar year of 2022 was a year of challenges for fintechs in India, with funding falling to levels worse than pre Covid-19 levels. IndiaTechnologyCMS INDUSLAW
ArticleSEBI Makes Policy Changes In Relation To Capital Markets TransactionsThe Securities Exchange Board of India ("SEBI") has, in its meeting held on December 28, 2021, approved certain changes to the Securities and Exchange Board of India...IndiaCorporate/Commercial LawCMS INDUSLAW
ArticleSEBI Aims To Stimulate InvITs And REITs By Allowing Upto 25% Participation By Strategic Investors Through Public Offer For The First TimeSEBI released a circular on January 18, 2018, outlining the operational modalities for participation by strategic investors in InvITs and REITs under the SEBI (Infrastructure Investment Trusts) Regulations, 2014 ...IndiaFinance and BankingCMS INDUSLAW
ArticleNavigating The IP Landscape Concerning Taglines In IndiaIn the symphony of marketing, a tagline presents an unforgettable melody that lingers in the audience's minds.IndiaIntellectual PropertyCMS INDUSLAW
ArticleAppellate Authority Cannot Convert Section 74 Proceedings Into Section 73: GstatThe distinction between initiation of proceedings under Section 73 (where there is no allegation of fraud, wilful misstatement or suppression of facts) and Section 74 (where such elements are alleged)...IndiaTaxCMS INDUSLAW