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Courts, Clinics, And Code Merging Innovation Policy with Judicial Standards
The Intersection of Innovation Policy and Judicial Standards. In India, the confluence of policy on innovation and judicial standards is witnessing paradigm shifts as technology finds its way into the legal framework to improve access to justice, efficiency, and transparency. There are the Supreme Court AI portal called SUPACE, and the e-Courts Project Phase III, which employ artificial intelligence to boost legal research, automate routine judicial work, and streamline case
Nov 265 min read


MCA and FEMA Changes August 2025: Streamlining Corporate Governance for Cross-Border IP Technology Transfers
Introduction: Regulatory Catalysts in Global IP ecosystem in India The corporate structure of India, which has been driven by the 15% increase in the inflow of foreign direct investment known as FDI to USD 25 billion during the first half of 2025, is increasingly relying on transfers of intellectual property (IP) technology across borders in order to be innovative. Through the entertainment technology industry which includes AI-based content personalization, virtual reality
Nov 206 min read


Crowdfunding and Security Tokenized Investments: Legal Frameworks and Recommendations
INTRODUCTION India's financial infrastructure is transforming at a rapid pace with fintech innovation and the advent of blockchain technology but the country's securities law framework is nevertheless not adequately equipped to handle new forms of digital funding such as equity crowdfunding and Security Token Offerings (STOs). While the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956 (SCRA), the Companies Act, 2013, and regulations issued by the Securities and Exchange Board of I
Nov 126 min read


The Rise of Distressed Asset M&A: Legal Lessons from the Jet Airways Resolution and Beyond
There has been an enormous shift in the landscape of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in India in the last decade, not only due to strategic corporate expansion but also due to the opportunities of distressed assets. Having Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) being a systematic approach to corporate insolvency resolution, the acquisition of troubled businesses through the distressed asset M&A has become a complex procedure that allows the investor to procure a running bu
Nov 86 min read


SEBI’s July 2025 Related Party Transaction Disclosure Reforms: Implications for Corporate IP Licensing Agreements
Introduction: Governance Evolution in India’s Corporate Framework The corporate structure in India, which is dominated by family-owned business and which form more than 60% of the listed companies and provide approximately 70% of the GDP in 2025, still remains careful to reconcile the principles of control by the promoters and protection to the minority shareholders. As the monetization of intellectual property (IP) gains pace, and licensing receivables hit INR 45,000 crore i
Nov 66 min read


August 2025 RBI Framework Streamlining for Non-Fund-Based Credit: Impact on Banking Finance for IP-Backed Loans
Introduction: Catalyzing IP Monetization in a Volatile Fiscal Environment The startup ecosystem in India which accommodates more than 120,000 businesses that have an estimated valuation of USD 450 billion by 2025 is increasingly using intellectual property (IP) as a security capital to finance their growth. The growth in IP-backed lending was 28% compared to the year before to INR 15,000 crore, which was matched with the maturity of the venture debt market. This expansion, wh
Nov 56 min read


Influencers and the Law: Analysis of Legal Issues in Endorsements and Sponsored Content
Abstract In the digital age, we have seen the rise of influencer culture, which has put into the hands of individuals the power to shape what consumers think of products and how brands are perceived via endorsers and sponsored content. While this has brought about new marketing and communication tools, it has also brought forth very important legal and ethical issues. This blog looks at the legal structure that governs influencer marketing, which we see play out in laws like
Nov 47 min read


Arbitration Over Litigation: An Alternative for Compulsory Licensing Disputes?
Introduction The tension between intellectual property rights (IPR) and right to human health is one of the most politically influenced challenges in modern public international law. The central and fundamental inconsistency within this conflict is that the patent system designed for the very purpose of encouraging innovation of vital drugs, renders them inaccessible and unaffordable especially for those who need it the most, showing a direct link amongst patents, prices and
Oct 296 min read


Rethinking the Need for Incorporation of the Arbitration Clauses into the Articles of Association under the Indian Company Law
In 2024, Mumbai Centre of International Arbitration has reported a 48% increase in arbitral fillings , emphasising the growing arbitration in streamlining corporate disputes in a fast-tracked manner. [1] In Company Law, incorporation of arbitration clauses in Articles of Association has become a focal point of discussion amid rising disputes between shareholders. [2] The Companies Act, 2013 marked a paradigm shift in the corporate governance by codifying the framework wit
Oct 2810 min read
MCA Requests Views on Multi-Disciplinary Partnership Firms: A New Era for Professional Services in India
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has recently invited stakeholder feedback on permitting Multi-Disciplinary Partnership (MDP) firms in India. The consultation process, up to 30 September 2025, can bring about a revolutionary shift in professional services by making it possible for professionals from different disciplines to practice under one roof. Now, India's regulatory environment requires chartered accountancy, company secretarial practice, law, and actuarial sci
Oct 162 min read


Geographical Identification- A Savior From Extinction
Introduction The “Geographical Indication Tag” have a deep meaning inculcated within itself. The word “Geography” includes any...
Oct 94 min read


The Fourth Amendment: Will IBBI’s 2025 Reforms Fix or Fracture CIRP?
Introduction In May this year, the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (“ IBBI ”) announced the Fourth Amendment Regulations,...
Oct 75 min read
Biggest IP Firms in India – Why Khurana & Khurana ?
In India’s rapidly growing innovation economy, businesses are increasingly realizing the importance of safeguarding their intellectual...
Sep 233 min read


Strengthening Workplace Safety: Supreme Court’s Mandate on SHe-Box Registration under the POSH Act
INTRODUCTION The recognition of the sexual harassment at the workplace began in India began with the landmark case of Vishaka v. State of...
Sep 178 min read


From Core to Clarity: Sc Clarifies Law on Unilateral Arbitrator Appointments
A five-judge bench of the Supreme Court delivered its judgement resolving the key issues in the case ‘Central Organization for Railway...
Sep 1110 min read


From Oppression to Protection: A Century of Minority Shareholder Rights (1913 – 2013)
INTRODUCTION Company Administration refers to the rules, regulations, and methodologies that a company or an organization follows to...
Sep 810 min read
Tourism Reimagined: How South East Asia is Redefining Travel Post-Pandemic
South East Asia used to be a true heaven for travelers - pristine beaches, rich culture, and indulgent yet affordable luxury - before...
Apr 165 min read
Islamic Law Reform: Rehabilitation, Human Rights, and Modern Legal Integration
The reform of prisons and rehabilitation has been treated from modern perspectives in Islamic law. Rehabilitation and penitence-types...
Apr 155 min read
What is Sovereignty in Contemporary World?
Conceptual Theories of Sovereignty Historically, sovereignty has been discussed and examined extensively within the theoretical and...
Apr 75 min read
State Sovereignty in The Contemporary World
INTRODUCTORY ANALYSIS The very notion of sovereignty is, by its nature, closely related to the birth and growth of the modern...
Jan 315 min read
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