Business Law

Lighter criminal touch, heavier governance burden for independent directors proposed in corporate law Bill

If an MNC wants to invest in India, the company structure seems attractive. For Indian promoters, LLPs still appear to be a better option

MP proposes to punish officials for delay in industrial approvals, but experts say this should be backed by transparency

When CCI looks beyond agreements

The value of transactions with the potential for RPT conflicts exceeded Rs 2.8 trillion in 2018-19

The Centre may not come out with a central Act for rent control with land being a state subject

A weekly selection of key court orders

The judgment set a high interest because of the "totally intransigent and unapologetic behaviour" of the developer

The Supreme Court said that the High Court had no jurisdiction to go against the conviction on the ground of presumptions without explanations

Should 'economic interests' influence a court's decision? The legal fraternity is divided on the issue

Experts suggest ways in which the government can make the laws more effective

Political logjam on the GST framework has caused implementation uncertainty to resurface yet again

In view of the massive tax rate cut, the TRP intends to promote business activity 'at home'

The recent palace coup in Tata Sons has drawn attention to the role of independent directors

CJs' have confessed that due to short tenures they could not do many things they wanted to do

Eight changes that shook the legal and regulatory environment in 2016

Succession planning, sibling rivalry and dispute among family members can lead to difficult situations