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The Calcutta High Court has directed the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board to recast the merit list drawn up for the 2025 Joint Entrance Exams, to bring them in conformity with the pre-2010 percentage of OBC reservations, as had been ordered by the High Court in its May 2024 order. This came after the…
1. Introduction Dividends represent one of the most significant mechanisms through which companies reward their shareholders for their investment and demonstrate the success of their business operations. In the Indian corporate landscape, dividend distribution is governed by a comprehensive legal framework that ensures both corporate transparency and investor protection while maintaining the financial stability of…
Meera Singh, Head – Legal, Amway India In the current landscape of rapid interlinked economic activity, corporate governance and compliance are not simply matters of regulatory framework boxes to be ticked; they are pivotal to how corporations strengthen their reputation, shield against risks, and generate sustainable value. To build an enduring business brand goes beyond…
India’s capital markets regulator Monday proposed turnover-based changes to the rules governing related party transactions (RPTs), or deals between a listed firm and a linked entity such as the promoters, to ease compliance requirements for such companies. In a consultation paper published Monday, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) recommended creating turnover-based buckets…
As legal professionals, we are often at the forefront of advising businesses on risk mitigation, compliance, and crisis management. The latest IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report 2025 has revealed alarming trends that demand immediate attention from organizations across industries. These findings are not just numbers, but they are a stark reminder of the…
The Kerala High Court observed that unless the foreign country where a power of attorney was executed before a notary public is a reciprocating country by way of recognition under Section 14 of the Notaries Act, the notarial act done in the foreign country lacks sanctity. Thus, an Indian Court cannot unilaterally recognize a notarial…
Traditionally, business activities were initiated through conventional forms of business, Proprietorship, Partnership, or a Limited Company. As the country matured in complexity, the Government introduced various schemes to provide incentives and encourage entrepreneurship. Banks would provide loans at lower interest rates, and regulatory compliance was relaxed. Today, there is a growing focus on and participation…
INTRODUCTION As data privacy regulations tighten across the globe, businesses are under growing pressure to keep clear, organized records of how they handle personal data. One such tool widely used internationally is the ‘Record of Processing Activities’, commonly referred to as ROPA. Mandated under the European Union’s (hereinafter referred to as “EU”) General Data Protection…
With the growing influence of social media, the advertising trends have drastically shifted to social media influencing which essentially focuses on promoting a product through an influencer, typically an individual with significant online followers. A recent report by Quoruzreveals that India’s influencers count has surged with a 322 percent growth rate. This sudden and enormous…
U.S. ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ May Raise Cost of Remittances, Tighten NRI Compliance Burden New Delhi: The United States’ proposed “One Big Beautiful Bill” could significantly impact Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) working and investing from America, with measures that may add costs to overseas remittances and usher in stricter enforcement of foreign income reporting. At its current…
