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49 articlesIBC 2016 at Eight Years: A Creditor's Practical Guide to CIRP in Delhi
Eight years of IBC have produced a mature insolvency framework — and a body of case law that every creditor must understand before filing. A practical guide for financial and operational creditors.
Adv. Priya Mehta
28 Jan 2026 · 15 min read
CCI Merger Control in India: Navigating the Updated Thresholds and Deal Certainty
The Competition Amendment Act 2023 has overhauled India's merger control regime — new thresholds, shorter timelines, and deal value-based tests. Here is what dealmakers need to know.
Adv. Arjun Kapoor
10 Jan 2026 · 10 min read
SEBI LODR Compliance for Listed Companies: The 2025-26 Compliance Calendar
SEBI's Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements (LODR) Regulations impose continuous compliance obligations on listed companies. Missing any deadline attracts automatic penalties.
Adv. Raghav Sharma
1 Mar 2026 · 8 min read
The Founder's Guide to SHA Negotiation: What to Accept, What to Push Back On
Most first-time founders sign SHA terms they don't fully understand — only to discover the consequences when it's too late. A practical guide to what matters in a shareholder agreement.
Adv. Ananya Singh
5 Feb 2026 · 14 min read
FEMA Compliance for Foreign Investment: The Five Mistakes Indian Companies Make
Foreign investment in India without proper FEMA compliance creates legal exposure that surfaces at the worst possible time. The five most common mistakes — and how to avoid them.
Adv. Arjun Kapoor
20 Dec 2025 · 10 min read
Filing a Commercial Suit in Delhi High Court: A Practical Guide
The Delhi High Court's Commercial Division handles disputes above ₹3 crore with greater speed and sophistication than ordinary civil courts. Here is how to use it effectively.
Adv. Vikram Nair
5 Jan 2026 · 11 min read
POSH Act Compliance in 2026: The Corporate Obligations Most Companies Still Miss
Seven years after POSH became mandatory for all employers, most companies still have structural compliance gaps. A practical review of what is required — and what is commonly missing.
Adv. Ananya Singh
20 Feb 2026 · 9 min read
ESOP Structuring for Indian Startups: The Complete Guide
ESOPs are the single most powerful tool for startup talent retention — but poorly structured ESOPs create tax surprises, vesting disputes, and investor friction. How to get it right.
Adv. Ananya Singh
10 Dec 2025 · 16 min read
Appearing Before NCLT Delhi: A Practical Guide for Corporate Counsel
The National Company Law Tribunal (Delhi Bench) handles some of India's most complex corporate matters. A practical guide to procedure, timelines, and advocacy.
Adv. Priya Mehta
15 Nov 2025 · 12 min read
Real Estate Due Diligence in Delhi NCR: The Title Issues That Kill Deals
Delhi NCR real estate has some of India's most complex title issues — Gram Panchayat disputes, multiple ownership claims, agricultural land conversion gaps. What buyers must check.
Adv. Raghav Sharma
20 Jan 2026 · 13 min read
Registering a Trademark in India: The Complete Process and Common Pitfalls
Indian trademark registration takes 18-24 months on average. Here is the complete process — and the six mistakes that delay registration or result in rejection.
Adv. Vikram Nair
15 Oct 2025 · 11 min read
Data Breach Response in India: What to Do in the First 6 Hours
CERT-In's 6-hour reporting obligation means you cannot wait for counsel to arrive after a breach. Here is the legal response framework every organisation must have in place.
Adv. Raghav Sharma
10 Mar 2026 · 9 min read
Transfer Pricing in India: How to Survive a TPO Assessment
Transfer pricing assessments in India are among the most aggressive in the world. Here is what to expect and how to build a defensible position before the TPO comes.
Adv. Kabir Malhotra
20 Nov 2025 · 14 min read
India's Four Labour Codes: What Delhi NCR Employers Must Do Now
The four Labour Codes have been enacted but not yet notified in most states. Delhi NCR employers should use this window to prepare — the transition will require significant documentation overhaul.
Adv. Ananya Singh
15 Sept 2025 · 12 min read
Startup India DPIIT Recognition: Eligibility, Benefits, and How to Apply
DPIIT Startup recognition unlocks significant tax benefits, simplified compliance, and preferential government procurement access. Here is exactly who is eligible and how to get it.
Adv. Ananya Singh
20 Aug 2025 · 9 min read
Commercial Arbitration in India 2025: What Has Changed and What Still Needs To
The Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996 has been amended three times in a decade. Here is where Indian arbitration stands today — its strengths, its remaining challenges, and how to use it effectively.
Adv. Vikram Nair
10 Jul 2025 · 13 min read
GST Input Tax Credit: Understanding Blocked Credits and Reversals
Input Tax Credit reversals are one of the most common sources of GST disputes in India. Here is a clear guide to blocked credits, reversals, and how to defend ITC claims.
Adv. Kabir Malhotra
25 Jun 2025 · 11 min read
Independent Director Liability in India: What Every ID Must Know
Independent Directors face personal criminal liability under multiple statutes in India. The protective frameworks are available — but only to IDs who understand and exercise them.
Adv. Arjun Kapoor
18 May 2025 · 12 min read
NRI Buying Property in Delhi NCR: The Legal Checklist
NRIs buying property in Delhi NCR face a unique combination of FEMA restrictions, title complexity, and Power of Attorney risks. Here is the complete legal checklist.
Adv. Raghav Sharma
10 Apr 2025 · 10 min read
IP Due Diligence in M&A Transactions: What Buyers Must Check
Intellectual property often represents the majority of a target company's value in technology and brand-driven acquisitions. Here is how to conduct IP due diligence properly.
Adv. Vikram Nair
20 Mar 2025 · 10 min read
The 12 Legal Documents Every Delhi NCR Startup Must Have
Most startups operate on informal arrangements until a due diligence exercise reveals the gaps. Here is the complete list of documents every startup must have from day one.
Adv. Ananya Singh
5 Feb 2025 · 8 min read
Drafting an Effective Arbitration Clause for Indian Commercial Contracts
A poorly drafted arbitration clause is worse than no arbitration clause — it creates threshold disputes about the very forum meant to resolve disputes. How to get it right.
Adv. Vikram Nair
10 Jan 2025 · 10 min read
Abuse of Dominance Under Indian Competition Law: A Corporate Guide
CCI's abuse of dominance jurisprudence has expanded significantly. Any company with significant market share must understand its obligations — before the investigation.
Adv. Arjun Kapoor
15 Dec 2024 · 11 min read
Enforcing a Court Decree in India: Why You Win the Battle But Lose the War
Obtaining a favourable court order is the beginning, not the end. Enforcement is where litigation outcomes are actually realised — and where many parties fail.
Adv. Vikram Nair
20 Nov 2024 · 11 min read
The State of Corporate Legal Services in Delhi NCR: What Businesses Must Know in 2026
Delhi NCR's corporate legal landscape is transforming — from solo advocates to full-service firms with specialised practices. What this means for businesses choosing legal counsel.
Corpus Juris Legal
15 Mar 2026 · 7 min read
Cross-Border M&A in India: FDI Routes, FEMA Clearances, and CCI Filings
Acquiring an Indian company is a multi-regulator exercise. From FEMA pricing rules to CCI merger notifications and post-acquisition integration under Companies Act 2013, foreign acquirers face a regulatory maze that rewards preparation.
Adv. Raghav Sharma
10 Jan 2026 · 16 min read
PE/VC Investment Documentation in India: Term Sheet Red Flags and Protective Provisions
The term sheet is not a formality. Liquidation preferences, anti-dilution mechanisms, and drag-along rights can determine whether founders walk away with anything at exit. What Indian startup founders must understand before signing.
Adv. Priya Mehta
5 Dec 2025 · 14 min read
Company Law Compliance Calendar 2026: Every ROC Filing Your Company Cannot Miss
Missing a single ROC deadline triggers late fees that compound daily, and repeat defaults can disqualify your directors. Here is the complete annual compliance calendar for Indian private and public limited companies under the Companies Act 2013.
Adv. Anil Kapoor
2 Jan 2026 · 13 min read
Director Liability in India: When the Companies Act, IBC, and SEBI Can Pierce the Corporate Veil
The limited liability of a company does not always shield its directors. Under the Companies Act 2013, IBC 2016, and SEBI regulations, directors face personal liability in circumstances that are more common than most boards appreciate.
Adv. Sunita Rajan
18 Nov 2025 · 15 min read
Series A Due Diligence: What Investors' Lawyers Will Find and How Founders Must Prepare
Series A due diligence is more thorough than most founders expect, and legal issues uncovered at this stage can kill a round, reprice it, or saddle founders with indemnity obligations they did not anticipate. Prepare before the term sheet, not after.
Adv. Priya Mehta
20 Dec 2025 · 14 min read
OPC vs LLP vs Private Limited Company: The 2026 Entity Choice for Indian Founders
The choice of legal entity shapes your tax exposure, fundraising options, compliance burden, and personal liability from day one. The correct answer in 2026 is almost never OPC or LLP for a venture-backed startup — but the reasoning matters.
Adv. Anil Kapoor
5 Nov 2025 · 12 min read
Convertible Notes and CCDs in Indian Startups: FEMA Implications and Investor Protections
Convertible notes are the default seed instrument in Silicon Valley but face significant regulatory constraints under FEMA 1999 in India. Understanding the difference between a valid CCD and a FEMA violation is not optional for founders raising from foreign investors.
Adv. Raghav Sharma
1 Feb 2026 · 13 min read
M&A Due Diligence in India: Ten Red Flags That Kill Deals
Indian company due diligence consistently surfaces the same category of issues — unregistered intellectual property, FEMA violations, undisclosed litigation, and broken cap tables. Here are the ten findings that are most likely to reprice or kill a transaction.
Adv. Sunita Rajan
10 Mar 2026 · 16 min read
Wrongful Termination in India: What the Law Actually Says and What Courts Actually Do
Wrongful termination claims are rising sharply across Delhi NCR as employees become more legally aware and companies restructure rapidly. Understanding the distinction between statutory protections and contractual rights is essential before any termination decision.
Adv. Sunita Rajan
5 Nov 2025 · 14 min read
Your Company Is Under SEBI Investigation: A Step-by-Step Guide to What Happens Next
A SEBI summons or search notice is not routine correspondence. The investigation process — from initial summons through adjudication and appeal — is adversarial, with significant consequences for the company and its officers.
Adv. Raghav Sharma
20 Nov 2025 · 16 min read
Patents for Indian Startups: What Can Be Protected, What Cannot, and How to File Without Wasting Capital
Indian startups routinely under-invest in patent protection while simultaneously over-estimating what is patentable. Section 3(k) of the Patents Act 1970 creates a minefield for software and business method applications that founders must navigate carefully.
Adv. Priya Mehta
3 Dec 2025 · 15 min read
Commercial Contract Dispute: Should You Litigate or Arbitrate? A Cost-Benefit Analysis
The choice between litigation and arbitration in a commercial contract dispute is not a binary preference — it depends on the sum at stake, the urgency of interim relief, the enforceability needs, and the evidentiary posture of each party.
Adv. Anil Kapoor
18 Dec 2025 · 14 min read
Injunctions in Indian Commercial Disputes: How Courts Decide and What Practitioners Must Establish
Interim injunctions remain the most consequential — and most contested — remedy in Indian commercial litigation. The balance of convenience test, the irreparable harm requirement, and the prima facie case standard determine whether a business can be stopped in its tracks pending trial.
Adv. Anil Kapoor
7 Jan 2026 · 15 min read
The Four Labour Codes: What Delhi NCR Employers Must Do Before They Are Notified
India's four Labour Codes — consolidating 29 Central labour statutes — have received Presidential assent but are not yet in force pending State rules notification. Delhi NCR employers must use this window to restructure compliance frameworks before the new regime takes effect.
Adv. Sunita Rajan
22 Jan 2026 · 16 min read
Trademark Infringement in India: When the Evidence Justifies Litigation and What Relief to Seek
Not every unauthorised use of a similar mark justifies litigation. The decision to sue for trademark infringement must be grounded in a clear analysis of the likelihood of confusion, the strength of the mark, and the realistic remedies available in Indian courts.
Adv. Priya Mehta
4 Feb 2026 · 14 min read
Section 138 NI Act: Cheque Dishonour Proceedings from Demand Notice to Supreme Court Directions
Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act 1881 remains one of India's most litigated criminal provisions. Understanding the demand notice requirements, the complaint filing mechanics, and the settlement jurisprudence is essential for both creditors and accused companies.
Adv. Raghav Sharma
5 Mar 2026 · 15 min read
RERA Compliance for Delhi NCR Developers: Registration, Escrow and Penalties
The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 fundamentally changed how developers in Delhi, Gurgaon and Noida operate. From mandatory project registration to quarterly disclosures and ring-fenced escrow accounts, non-compliance carries criminal liability. This guide sets out what every developer and promoter must have in place.
Adv. Sunita Rajan
8 Nov 2025 · 11 min read
GST on Real Estate Transactions: The 2026 Guide for Buyers and Developers
GST on real estate remains one of the most litigated areas of indirect tax in India, with rates that vary by property type, construction status, and the complex treatment of land under TDR arrangements. This guide unpacks the current position under the CGST Act, 2017 and the latest GST Council clarifications applicable in 2026.
Adv. Anil Kapoor
22 Nov 2025 · 12 min read
SARFAESI Act: How Banks Recover Secured Assets and How Borrowers Can Defend
The Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002 gives banks and financial institutions the power to seize and sell secured assets without a court order. Understanding the trigger conditions, mandatory notice requirements, and the borrower's legal defences is essential for any corporate facing a recovery action.
Adv. Raghav Sharma
5 Dec 2025 · 13 min read
Income Tax Implications of M&A in India: Slump Sale, Capital Gains and Section 72A
The structure of a merger or acquisition in India has direct and often decisive income tax consequences. Choosing between a slump sale, an itemised asset transfer, or a share purchase — and understanding the capital gains, loss carry-forward, and deferred tax treatment — is as much a legal decision as a financial one.
Adv. Anil Kapoor
19 Dec 2025 · 14 min read
Pre-Packaged Insolvency for MSMEs: How PIRP Differs from CIRP and Why It Matters
The Pre-packaged Insolvency Resolution Process introduced by the IBC Amendment Act, 2021 offers micro, small and medium enterprises a faster, less disruptive route through financial distress than the conventional CIRP. Understanding the PIRP framework — eligibility, the Base Resolution Plan, and timeline advantages — is essential for any MSME facing creditor pressure.
Adv. Raghav Sharma
9 Jan 2026 · 13 min read
NBFC Regulatory Compliance in India 2026: RBI Master Directions and Scale-Based Regulation
The Reserve Bank of India's Scale-Based Regulation framework, fully in force from October 2022, has transformed compliance obligations for Non-Banking Financial Companies across all four tiers. Combined with updated Master Directions on KYC, fair practices, and prudential norms, NBFCs in 2026 face a compliance landscape that is closer to scheduled commercial bank regulation than anything previously applicable to the sector.
Adv. Priya Mehta
24 Jan 2026 · 14 min read
Commercial Lease Drafting in Delhi NCR: 20 Clauses That Define Your Rights
A commercial lease is not a commodity document — it is a multi-year financial and operational commitment whose terms govern everything from rent escalation and fit-out allowances to exit rights and force majeure. In Delhi NCR's office and retail markets, where landlord-side counsel routinely produces heavily tilted first drafts, understanding the clauses that matter most is not optional.
Adv. Sunita Rajan
7 Feb 2026 · 16 min read
GST Demand Notices Under Sections 73 and 74: Response Strategy and the Appeal Route
A GST demand notice under Section 73 or Section 74 of the CGST Act, 2017 is a formal proceeding that requires a structured, documented response. Understanding the distinction between the two sections — one for genuine disputes, the other for fraud and suppression — determines the penalty exposure and the strategy for every subsequent step from adjudication through GSTAT.
Adv. Anil Kapoor
7 Mar 2026 · 15 min read
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