Corporate Law

Defamation law in India is rooted in a few fundamental elements: (i) the statement must be false and defamatory; (ii) it must be published to someone other than the person defamed....

In a recent judgement that reinforces the sanctity of a contract, the Division Bench ("DB") of the Delhi High Court ("DHC") in Oil and Natural Gas Corporation v. JSIW Infrastructure Private Limited has re-affirmed the foundational principle of contractual interpretation, ...

On May 27, 2025, the Department of Land Resources, Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, released the draft Registration Bill, 2025 ("Bill"), which seeks to digitize the registration system in India....

Digital lending in India has revolutionized the borrowing landscape by leveraging digital platforms like mobile apps and websites to offer quick, convenient and paperless loans....

In a recent decision, the Supreme Court of India revisited the issue of when and to what extent can advance money be forfeited in a failed property sale transaction. The issue arose when a suit for specific performance was filed by K.R. Suresh ("Plaintiff"), who, unable to complete a property purchase within the agreed timeframe. ......

In a recent judgement, the Supreme Court ("SC") emphasised on the importance of protecting foreign investments while upholding the rule of law which states that a person is innocent until proven guilty. ......

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (“SEBI“) issued a consultation paper dated March 20, 20251 (“Consultation Paper“), proposing certain amendments to the SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021 (“SBEB Regulations“), and inviting comments from the public on the same. ......

In today's world, transparency in business ownership is no longer optional—it is essential and moreover mandatory. The increase in economic crimes such as money laundering, tax evasion, and misuse of corporate structures has prompted regulators around the globe to tighten disclosure norms. ......

On January 20, 2025, the Reserve Bank of India ("RBI") introduced significant updates to its master directions on foreign investment in India ("Master Directions"). This move aims to provide clarity on various regulatory aspects, particularly concerning downstream investments by Foreign-Owned or Controlled Companies. ......