Category: Corporate and Finance
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Pre-packs: The support system for corporates during the pandemic
Introduction Amid the glaring COVID-19 crisis, the litigation sector has encountered major setbacks. In addition to this, the courts have restricted hearing to urgent matters only. The existing burden of pendency of cases is likely to shoot up considering the drop in Courtroom hearings. Under such a circumstance, the Government has decided to consider the…
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Need for Cross-Border Insolvency laws in India
INTRODUCTION India is becoming a hotspot of foreign investments largely due to the government’s efforts in easing the laws which can be seen by India’s improving standards in Ease of Doing Business. Ease of Doing business does not only mean how easier it is to start a business, getting permissions etc but it also factors…
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The Indian Model BIT: A Critical Analysis
Introduction In a scenario where COVID-19 has massively damaged the World Economy, the revival of the economy will be a major challenge for the states. Where India was once the fastest growing economy, it has constantly seen its downfall in Kearney’sFDI confidence index in which it slipped down to four positions to 15th rank from…
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Ease of Doing Business: Implications on IBC
While business & individuals are struggling with the growing uncertainties amid COVID-19, there is hardly any area of law which is not affected by this global pandemic. Recently the Finance Minister announced Government reforms to promote ease of doing business for Corporate entities.[1] In light of the same certain changes are proposed in IBC which…
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Indian Securities Market’s Regulatory Sandbox: Still Loose and Granular?
Introduction The phrase ‘Regulatory Sandbox’ (‘RS’) is quite oxymoronic. Regulations are meant for adults, whereas Sandboxes are meant for children. However, the term sandbox has acquired newer meanings. In the field of computer science, it means a safe & closed testing environment that is designed for experimenting with web or software applications. According to the…
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Conflict of Interest Rule – Perspective from Different Jurisdictions
“Corporate executives are today possessed of immense powers which must be regulated not only for the public good, but also for the protection of those whose investments are involved.” – William C. Douglas To shield the interest of various stakeholders, law surveils the conduct of directors by imposing certain duties, which substantially reduces the chance…
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