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Looking at Law differently
Dr. Manoj Kumar is an accomplished thought leader and accomplished author, strategist, and columnist, whose works have been published by leading Indian and international legal & media institutions. His publications are a must-read for those seeking to dive deeper into the legal landscape, with thought-provoking research and writing that will not only showcase his expertise but also provide valuable insights on a range of legal topics. He has also been a past guest editor of the fall issue of American Bar Association (ABA) India Legal News, a testament to the high regard in which he is held in his field.


IBC Insolvency : A commercial primer on 2019 amendments to IBC
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Act, 2019, seeks to reduce delays in the resolution process because there has been...
Oct 3, 2019


Patent IPR : Commercial implications of Qualcomm patent judgment
A recent decision of the Northern California district court in Federal Trade Commission v Qualcomm Inc is being seen as a high point for...
Sep 19, 2019
Capital Markets : Securities & Exchange Board of India mulls bounties for insider trading informants
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) recently circulated a discussion paper on amendments to the SEBI (Prohibition of...
Jul 26, 2019
International Trade : Implications of loss of US preferential trade status
As the US announced the withdrawal of preferential trade status enjoyed by India in relation to duty free exports from India to the US,...
Apr 4, 2019
Project Finance : External borrowing policy: A commercial perspective
Anew external commercial borrowing (ECB) policy was notified by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently, bringing in sweeping changes to...
Mar 21, 2019
Risk & Strategy : Reputational Risk: Managing Business & Responding to Crisis
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Mar 17, 2019
Trade Regulation : Robust legal framework key to combat illicit trade
While a 2019 report of the World Economic Forum forecasts that India will become the third largest consumer market after the US and China...
Feb 4, 2019
Corporate Governance : Companies Act: Proposals to improve governance rules
Following the recent Companies Amendment Ordinance, 2018, in effect from 2 November 2018, the government of India now plans to bring...
Dec 24, 2018
Real Estate & Infrastructure : Applicability of RERA on Industrial & Commercial Projects in Punjab
Where a promoter intends to set up an Industrial Township in the State of Punjab and got the project registered under the Punjab RERA...
Dec 16, 2018


Dispute Management: Shareholder Disputes & Grounds of Winding up petition under Companies Act 2013
This note seeks to discuss a shareholder dispute case study & the grounds on which winding up petition can be filed in National Company...
Nov 16, 2018


TMT & Policy : Law making and policy initiatives in a digital age
As the technological revolution advances, bringing challenges such as Aadhar, privacy, data protection and e-governance, the process of...
Nov 15, 2018


Corruption & Bribery : Amendments extend reach of India’s anti-bribery law
The passage of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill by the parliament in July promises deep-seated reforms in the anti-bribery...
Aug 23, 2018


IBC Insolvency : Timely ordinance replies to resolution process feedback
As of 31 March, 525 corporate debtors were undergoing resolution under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. Resolution plans had...
Jul 11, 2018


Corporate Governance : Changes herald new era for corporate governance
Be it the Infosys turnaround on Narayana Murthy’s allegations on Panaya, the Tata-Mistry stand-off, the Satyam-Maytas scam or the...
Jun 7, 2018


IBC : Recovery against Corporate Debtor during Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process before NCLT
This matter pertains to recovery of the dues from a corporate debtor against whom corporate insolvency resolution process has been...
May 16, 2018


Data Protection : GDPR Compliance: A Challenge for Boards & Directors in India
Interestingly, the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 have already put the onus on the Boards and Directors of Indian companies to...
May 16, 2018


Project Disputes : Bill would make it easier to attain contract performance
Amendments to the Specific Relief Act, 1963, proposed in the Specific Relief (Amendment) Bill, 2017, would make enforcing contracts much...
May 7, 2018


Banking & Finance : Commercial implications of steps to prevent bank fraud
In one of a slew of steps to prevent bank fraud in India, the government has proposed the Fugitive Economic Offenders Bill, 2018, to deal...
Apr 17, 2018


Energy & Natural Resources : Why India needs a regime for the pricing of minerals
Despite being the one of the world’s largest suppliers of coal, steel, iron ore, bauxite and zinc, India’s mineral pricing system lacks...
Mar 9, 2018


Data Protection : Boards must plan to meet EU data protection norms
Challenges of identity theft, cybercrime, profile data breaches, unauthorized extraction and sale of personal data have increased the...
Jan 16, 2018
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