Introduction: The Environment Protection Act, 1986 is a piece of legislation that provides for the protection and maintenance of environment and related matters. India being a participant of 1972 Stockholm declaration has a duty towards the protection as well as the preservation of environment and in order to cater to the needs of a pollution … Continue reading EIA Notification, 2006 and the Projects/Activities that require Prior Environmental Clearance under it
Game On, Privacy Off? Children’s Data Protection Under the GDPR
Online games never go out of trend; only the players grow up, and a new generation takes their place. From the games we grew up playing as children to the increasingly immersive digital worlds that captivate today’s younger generation, gaming has remained a constant source of excitement, curiosity and connection. As a child, I remember … Continue reading Game On, Privacy Off? Children’s Data Protection Under the GDPR
The case of Copyright Rectification and challenges around it.
Japan Tobacco Inc. & Anr. v. The Central Wearhouse & Anr.C.O.(COMM.IPD-CR) 814/2022Delhi High CourtTushar Rao Gedela J.Judgment delivered 05.10.2026 Facts of the Case:The present petition has been filed under Section 50 of the Copyright Act, 1957, seekingrectification of the entry in the Register of Copyrights with respect to the impugned copyrightregistration bearing Registration No. A-54242/97 … Continue reading The case of Copyright Rectification and challenges around it.
CCD: THE STARTUP FUND RAISING STRATEGY
ABOUT CCD AND WHY CCD CCD (Compulsory Convertible Debenture) is one of the prime strategies among startups through which they raise funds without immediately diluting the equity rather startups convert this equity into share when they are raising substantial fund from any institution investor or family offices and in some circumstances HNI. Startups prefer CCD … Continue reading CCD: THE STARTUP FUND RAISING STRATEGY
Sound and Smell Marks: A New Era in India’s Trademark Law
Introduction India's intellectual property landscape is currently experiencing a significant paradigm shift, moving away from the nation's traditional reliance on textual and visual identifiers toward an immersive, multisensory framework for brand protection. The objectives of the Trademark Act are to safeguard consumers' rights and prevent potential confusion, while simultaneously protecting manufacturers or owners from unauthorized … Continue reading Sound and Smell Marks: A New Era in India’s Trademark Law
Understanding Derivative Action under the Companies Act, 2013
Introduction The Companies Act, 2013 provides multiple remedies to shareholders when corporate affairs are conducted improperly. However, not every wrongdoing can be addressed through the same legal route. One concept that is frequently misunderstood and often confused with class action proceedings is the derivative action. Indian courts and tribunals have consistently clarified that a derivative … Continue reading Understanding Derivative Action under the Companies Act, 2013
Where Aesthetics Align with Law: Decoding Indian Design Protection Framework
In an era of aesthetic innovation, where products and its packing is constantly evolving, design rights have emerged as effective pillar of intellectual property. A customer is often influenced by his choice of an article not only by its practical efficiency but also by its appearance. A physical appearance really means a design and its … Continue reading Where Aesthetics Align with Law: Decoding Indian Design Protection Framework
SME IPO in India: Regulatory Architecture, Profitability Threshold & Market Valuation Approach
Introduction Over the past decade, the SME listing route has transformed capital access for emerging Indian businesses. Instead of relying solely on private equity, debt funding, or promoter capital, growth-stage companies can now tap public markets through dedicated SME segments of recognized stock exchanges. In India, SME listings take place on: BSE SME Platform NSE … Continue reading SME IPO in India: Regulatory Architecture, Profitability Threshold & Market Valuation Approach
Understanding the Merger Cooperation Agreement
INTRODUCTION TO MERGER COOPERATION AGREEMENT When companies agree upon the scheme of compromise or arrangement between shareholders and company i.e. merger, in such case to define the road map of complete merger transaction, companies enter into the merger cooperation agreement. It is a pre-closing contract entered into between the companies that have agreed in principle … Continue reading Understanding the Merger Cooperation Agreement
Understanding Slump Sale vs Demerger: Key Tax Differences
A company can sell its assets and liabilities through slump sale. As per section 2(42C) of the Income Tax Act, "slump sale" means the transfer of one or more undertaking, by any means (“by any means” was substituted with “as result of sale” as per the Finance Act, 2021. In my opinion and understanding, it … Continue reading Understanding Slump Sale vs Demerger: Key Tax Differences
