A Critical Study on Cultural Due Diligence as a Legal Imperative in Indian Mergers & Acquisitions
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are pivotal vehicles for corporate restructuring, market expansion, and strategic consolidation. Despite their pervasive economic utility, a staggering percentage of M&A transactions fail to yield the projected synergistic dividends. While traditional due diligence meticulously scrutinizes financial, legal, and operational risks, it frequently marginalizes the profound impact of organizational culture. This article […]
Protection of Child Rights in Indian and Legal Framework to Prevent Child Rights Violation and Abuse
Children are considered a vulnerable group in society. A child cannot protect himself/ herself from crimes committed against them. It is not only the duty of the government but also the duty of society as well to protect the children of the nation. There were so many child protection acts passed by the Parliament of […]
Balancing National Security and Commercial Flexibility: A Study of Non-Transferability of Space Authorisations in India
India’s evolving space regulatory framework reflects a careful attempt to balance national security with the commercial needs of a rapidly expanding private space sector. The Indian Space Policy 2023 and the IN-SPACe Norms, Guidelines and Procedures 2024 establish an authorisation regime in which approvals are tied to the identity, control, and capability of the applicant, […]
Singapore Treaty Accession as Trademark Reform: What India Must Change to Protect Non-Conventional Trademarks
The Trademarks Act acknowledges the existence of certain types of non-conventional trademarks such as sound marks, shape marks, colour combination marks and others that are not traditional marks but are capable of distinguishing goods and services in the marketplace. This recognition mirrors the evolution of today’s brand world and the fact that companies must now […]
An Eco-Centric Critique of India’s DeFacto Carbon Tax Regime
Climate change has become a major global challenge for which effective legal, fiscal and regulatory frameworks are needed to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and promote sustainable development. Carbon taxation is one of the market-based environmental instruments that has received international recognition as an effective instrument to internalise the environmental costs and promote the transition to […]
The Kashmir Conundrum: Balancing Rule of Law and Human Rights
Amidst snow-capped mountains and its mesmerizing beauty, the “Paradise on Earth” has been surrounded by terror and is deprived of light of independence for a long time. Inspite of being an inseparable part of India, it has become a battleground witnessing a bitter conflict between Indian security forces and the local Muslim community, since long. […]
The Transformative Vision of Maternity Benefit Laws in India: Analyzing Social Security in the Light of the Constitution
Women in the Indian society have been victims of humiliation, torture and exploitation for quite a considerable amount of time. But with time, the role of women in the society has undergone a massive evolution, as a result of rapid industrialisation. The country has witnessed an enthusiastic participation of women in various workforces. Women have […]
Balancing Liberty and Control of Freedom of Speech- India’s Conundrum
It is well said that, “Freedom of speech is the mother of all liberties.” – it is through this right that individuals impart democracy. The freedom of speech and expression is not merely a constitutional right, but an essence of human life with dignity, individuality, and development. It allows one to live and dissent without […]
Privacy in the Portal: An Analysis of ODR Compliance under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
The rapid growth of the dispute resolution from the courtrooms towards digital platforms has caused a drastic change in the manner of dispute resolution of the litigants in India. It gives the rise of online Disputes Resolution popularly known as ODR. Online Dispute Resolution (“ODR”) sites are exposed to vast quantities of personal, financial and […]
CSR Governance and Digital Corporate Accountability in India: A Study of ESG, Technology, and Social Impact
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in India has evolved from a voluntary philanthropic practice into a mandatory corporate governance obligation under Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013. With the emergence of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) frameworks, digital reporting mechanisms, and technology-driven compliance systems, corporate accountability has expanded beyond financial performance to include social impact, […]