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IPO Exits Demystified: The Legal Architecture and Strategic Considerations
The authors are Sahil Lathwal and Agrim Mor, final year students at NMIMS, Kirit P. Mehta School of Law, Mumbai. 1. Introduction Initial...
Sahil Lathwal and Agrim Mor
Mar 15 min read
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Dematerialisation Mandates for Private Companies: Challenges and Compliance Ambiguities
The author is Chekkapally Prem Kumar Varma, a fourth year student at NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad. On 27 October 2023, the...
Chekkapally Prem Kumar Varma
Feb 166 min read
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Forward Yet Faulting: Decoding SEBI’s Straitjacketed Approach to the Artificial-Intelligence Genome
The authors are Dhruv Madan and Shauryavardhan Tomar, third year students at Jindhal Global Law School, Sonipat Introduction The...
Dhruv Madan & Shauryavardhan Tomar
Feb 86 min read
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Governing the Corporate Commons: Applying Ostrom's Principles to Harmonize Stewardship Codes and concert Rules
The authors are Samriddh Sharma and Kushagra Tiwari, fourth year students at West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences....
Samriddh Sharma and Kushagra Tiwari
Nov 28, 202411 min read
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Guardians of Secrets: Comparative Governance in Cyber Espionage
The authors are Khushboo Jagasia and Nauman Mir, fourth-year students at Symbiosis Law School, Pune. In today's corporate world, data...
Khushboo Jagasia and Nauman Mir
Aug 23, 20245 min read
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Duality of penalty under Section 132(4)(c) of the Companies Act, 2013- Flying in the face of Article 20(2) of the Constitution?
The authors are Shriya Chakravarthy, Advocate, High Court of Karnataka, and Mrigank Pathak, Advocate, Supreme Court of India. The...
Shriya Chakravarthy and Mrigank Pathak
Aug 20, 20246 min read
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Expansion in scope of SBO – Analysis of Recent RoC Orders
The author is Shivesh Didwania, a fourth-year student at Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai. Introduction Recently, the...
Shivesh Didwania
Jul 22, 20248 min read
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Overseas Portfolio Investment Goes Beyond Units: Analysis of the RBI’s Amendment
The authors are Tanisha Chivate and Shivesh Didwania, fourth-year students at Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai. On June 7...
Tanisha Chivate & Shivesh Didwania
Jul 22, 20245 min read
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Revitalising the Indian Debt Market: SEBI’s Initiatives to Enhance Mutual Funds’ Role in Credit Default Swaps
The authors are Sibasish Panda and Ishita Khandelwal, fifth-year students at National Law University, Odisha. Introduction The Indian...
Sibasish Panda & Ishita Khandelwal
Jul 22, 20247 min read
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VENTURING ABROAD: FEASIBILITY STUDY OF MCA’S AMENDMENT ENABLING DIRECT LISTING ON FOREIGN STOCK EXCHANGES
The author is Shubhankar Saran, a student at Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar. INTRODUCTION The Central government passed the...
Shubhankar Saran
Jul 22, 20248 min read
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REITs/InvITs: Balancing Sponsors’ Interests with Unitholders’ Protections
The authors are Rahul Ranjan and Ananya Dutta, second-year students at National Law University, Odisha. The real estate sector has been...
Rahul Ranjan and Ananya Dutta
Jun 21, 20246 min read
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Critiquing SEBI’s 2021 Consultation Paper on Independent Directors
The author is Isha Khurana, a fourth-year student at Jindal Global Law School, Sonipat. Introduction To better understand the standing of...
Isha Khurana
May 17, 20246 min read
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AI as Corporate Observer: Examining the Legal Implications for Directors
The author is Monarch Trivedi, a second-year student at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University. Introduction The growth of Large...
Monarch Trivedi
Apr 17, 20246 min read
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Breaking the Chains of Inheritance: The Primacy of Nomination in Company Law
The author is Srujan Sangai, a third-year student at National Law School of India University, Bengaluru. Introduction On December 14th...
Srujan Sangai
Mar 31, 20248 min read
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Behind the Vote: A Critical Analysis of Proxy Advisors in the Indian Market
The authors are Arjun Kapur and Akshat Joon, third-year students at Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai. Introduction Proxy...
Arjun Kapur and Akshat Joon
Mar 29, 20246 min read
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Decoding SEBI’s Consultation Paper: Path to Easier Listings and Reduced Compliance
The author is Avantika, student at Campus Law Centre, Faculty of Law, Delhi University. In a significant step towards creating a more...
Avantika
Mar 13, 20247 min read
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Regulatory Framework for SPACs in India: Critique & Comparative Analysis
The author is Malika Gupta, a second year student at O.P. Jindal Global University Introduction The discussions over Special Purposes...
Malika Gupta
Mar 6, 20246 min read
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Risk Navigation: A Critical Look at SEBI's Proposal for AIFs to Pledge Equity in Infrastructure
The authors are Arihant Sethia, a second year student at Gujarat National Law University, and Keshav Kulshrestha, a third year student at...
Arihant Sethia and Keshav Kulshrestha
Mar 6, 20246 min read
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SEBI's Comprehensive Framework: Navigating Short Selling in the Indian Market
The authors are Tarun Thakur and Navya Bassi, second and third year students respectively at National Law University, Odisha....
Tarun Thakur and Navya Bassi
Mar 5, 20246 min read
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The Titanic Sank: Why a Unique Composite Offer Deal by Blackstone Failed
The author is Vaidehi Marathe, a third year student at National Law University, Odisha When RMS Titanic began her maiden voyage on April...
Vaidehi Marathe
Feb 26, 20246 min read
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Examining the Requirement of Intent in PFUTP Violations
The authors are Hamza Jawed Khan and Vanshika Sharma, second year students at NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad. Introduction An...
Hamza Jawed Khan and Vanshika Sharma
Feb 13, 20245 min read
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Critiquing SEBI’s Disclosure Requirements: An Unforeseen Clash of Two Complementary Laws
The authors are Priyansh Sharma and Nishita Choudhary, fourth year students at Institute of Law, Nirma University. Introduction...
Priyansh Sharma and Nishita Choudhary
Nov 9, 20236 min read
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Implications of WhatsApp’s ‘Edit’ feature for the enforcement of e-contracts
The author is Archit K.P., a second year student at The National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi. Introduction A recent...
Archit K.P.
Oct 21, 20234 min read
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How AIFs are Bridging the Liquidity Gap in the Real Estate Sector
The author is Bipasha Kundu, a fourth year B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) student at WBNUJS, Kolkata. Introduction The real estate sector holds...
Bipasha Kundu
Oct 21, 20236 min read
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Transparency Beyond Numbers: RPTs' as an Indicator of Corporate Governance
The authors are Hrishikesh Goswami and Nisarg Viradia, third year students at Gujarat National Law University. Introduction The...
Hrishikesh Goswami and Nisarg Viradia
Oct 9, 20236 min read
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Sufficiency of Past Consideration in Guarantee Agreements
The author is Aditi Bhojnagarwala, a second year student at NALSAR University of Law. Introduction There has been a long-standing...
Aditi Bhojnagarwala
Sep 30, 20236 min read
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Harmonious Construction Between Liquidation Proceedings Under IBC and Section 230 of Companies Act
The author is Ishita Chandra, a third year student at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University, Sonepat, Haryana. Introduction The...
Ishita Chandra
Sep 2, 20236 min read
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Understanding Beneficial Ownership in the Indian Corporate Landscape
The author is Vrinda Gaur, a third year student at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University. INTRODUCTION The recent announcement...
Vrinda Gaur
Aug 29, 20237 min read
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ESG MUTUAL FUNDS: GREEN DREAMS AND HIDDEN REALITIES
The authors are Mahima Chaudhary and Pritha Lahiri, B.Com LL.B. (Hons.) Final Year students at Institute of Law, Nirma University,...
Mahima Chaudhary and Pritha Lahiri
Aug 29, 20236 min read
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Rethinking Independent Directors’ Liability- Towards a Function-based Calibration
The author is Niharika Mukherjee, a fourth year student at National Law School of India University Bangalore. Introduction Following a...
Niharika Mukherjee
Aug 26, 202310 min read
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Onward & Outward Exploring India’s Web3 Startup Exodus
The author is Arnav Mathur, second year student at NALSAR University of Law. INTRODUCTION In recent years, India has witnessed a...
Arnav Mathur
Aug 12, 20236 min read
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HUGE BACKLOG OF CASES IN THE REAL ESTATE SECTOR: TIME FOR A RE-LOOK AT RERA?
The author is Srinjoy Debnath, second year student at National Law School of India University. Recently, the Department of Consumer...
Srinjoy Debnath
Aug 9, 20238 min read
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WHY IS BUYBACK CLAUSE THE “STARTUP EATER”?
The authors are Gautam Pareek and Ajith Kale, final year students at School of Law, CHRIST(Deemed to be University), Bangalore....
Gautam Pareek and Ajith Kale
Aug 8, 20236 min read
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Arbitrating Put Options: Resolving the Legislative Gaps
The author is Siddhaant Verma, a fourth year student at Jindal Global Law School. Introduction With a vision to further liberalize its...
Siddhaant Verma
Jul 24, 20236 min read
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From Likes to Regulating Market: Analysis of SEBI’s Efforts to Curb the Rise of Finfluencers
The authors are Vaibhavi Pedhavi and Anushree, fourth year students at Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar. Introduction Market...
Vaibhavi Pedhavi & Anushree
Jul 23, 20237 min read
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Unlocking New Horizons: Rethinking Startup Potential with Equity Crowdfunding
The authors are Pritha Lahiri and Vikas Saran, fifth and fourth year students, respectively, at Institute of Law, Nirma University....
Pritha Lahiri & Vikas Saran
Jul 20, 20236 min read
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Opportunity For Public Equity Shareholders To Acquire Shares After CIRP
The author is Arka Biswas, a fourth year student at Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University. Introduction As per the report of the...
Arka Biswas
Jul 19, 20236 min read
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NAVIGATING THE REVERSE MERGER LANDSCAPE: A CASE FOR A NEW REGULATORY FRAMEWORK IN INDIA
The author is Sathya Pratheeka, a third year student at ICFAI Law School, Hyderabad. INTRODUCTION Reverse Mergers (RM) have emerged as a...
Sathya Pratheeka
Jul 13, 20236 min read
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SEBI’s proposal to review the definition of UPSI- A necessity or fallacy?
The author is Isha Lodha, a fourth year student at Student at Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar. Introduction The Securities...
Isha Lodha
Jul 10, 20236 min read
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Bailouts and Bankruptcies: Navigating Investor Protection in the Age of Financial Complexity
The author is Syed Alwaz Asif, a fourth year student at Dr Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow. In 2023, the global...
Syed Alwaz Asif
Jun 27, 20237 min read
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Regulatory Hurdles in Downstream Investments: The FOCC Conundrum
The author is Ankit Sharma, a fourth year student at Jindal Global Law School, Sonipat, Haryana. Introduction Rule 23 of the Foreign...
Ankit Sharma
Jun 8, 20236 min read
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Confidential Pre-filing of Offer Documents: Dawn of a New Era for IPOs?
The authors are Shivam Bhattacharya and Mahadev Nair, fourth year students at Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Gandhinagar....
Shivam Bhattacharya & Mahadev Nair
May 8, 20236 min read
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Was SEBI Tight-lipped: Exigent need to regulate the Regulator
The author is Jass Kaur Bindra, a third year student at Hidayatullah National Law University. Introduction The recent issue of the Adani...
Jass Kaur Bindra
Apr 12, 20235 min read
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Regulating Online Bond Platforms: One Step Forward or Two Steps Back?
The authors are Sangita Sharma and Prachya J. Bhattacharya, fourth and second year students, respectively, at Gujarat National Law...
Sangita Sharma and Prachya J. Bhattacharya
Mar 22, 20236 min read
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The Changing Landscape of Buy-Back of Securities
The author is Tejas Geetey, fourth year student at National Law University Odisha, Cuttack. Background Buy-back of securities has become...
Tejas Geetey
Mar 5, 20236 min read
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The Mirror Image Rule
The author is Rohan Mehta, first year student at National Law School of India University. In Vinayak Builders and Developers v. State of...
Rohan Mehta
Dec 29, 20226 min read
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Constructive Rehauling of SEBI’s Disclosure Requirements - A Desideratum
The author is Niyati Prabhu, a second year student at National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi. Introduction The Securities...
Niyati Prabhu
Dec 28, 20226 min read
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Maintainability Conundrum of Class Action Suits Under Indian Corporate Law
The authors are Vishesh Gupta and Sanskriti Srimali, fifth year students at Institute of Law Nirma University. Introduction Class action...
Vishesh Gupta & Sanskriti Srimali
Nov 15, 20226 min read
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Taking the ‘Crowd’ Out of Crowdfunding: SEBI Regulations on Equity Crowdfunding
The author is Nidhi Agrawal, second year student at National Law School India University, Bangalore.
Nidhi Agrawal
Oct 19, 20226 min read
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Rewards-Based Crowdfunding: Locating a Risk-Proportional Regulatory Solution in CPA, 2019
The author is Sukarm Sharma, a second year student at National Law School University of India. Introduction Rewards-Based Crowdfunding...
Sukarm Sharma
Oct 5, 20227 min read
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