Amendments to Companies Act 2013 on Penalties in 2025: Enhancing Dispute Resolution for Shareholder IP Conflicts

Introduction: Regulatory Refinements Amid Escalating Corporate Tensions The corporate governance framework of India which is developed under the Companies Act 2013 is slowly becoming accustomed to more intricate shareholders disputes that are related to intellectual property (IP). IP already forms 35% of the corporate valuation in knowledge-intensive companies like technology and media, and equals INR 1.2 crore lakh in FY 2025. The IP lawsuits have increased more than 5,000 cases or 22%...