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Volume IV, Issue 1
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY IN INDIA: GENUINE SOCIAL COMMITMENT OR STATUTORY COMPLIANCE?
November 7, 2026
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This article discusses the unique statutory Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) regime in India under Section 135 of the Companies Act 2013, Schedule VII and the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules 2014.
The Synthetic Shadow: Navigating Personality Rights and Generative AI in the Indian Entertainment Industry
November 7, 2026
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As the technology’s popularity grows rapidly, the Indian entertainment industry has to face new legal challenges. Questions of rights of personality of celebrities and copyright issues have arisen as a result of traditional regulations being unsuitable for digital voices, avatars, deepfakes and other high-tech instances of unauthorized copying. In the article, the author will investigate […]
Recent Developments in the Regulation of Corporate Ethics in India
November 7, 2026
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Corporate ethics play a critical role in maintaining transparency, accountability, and sustainability in businesses. In India, corporate governance has evolved significantly in response to high-profile scandals and the growing need for ethical conduct in the corporate sector. This article examines the recent regulatory changes aimed at strengthening corporate ethics, including amendments to the Companies Act, […]
Beyond Fixed Deposits: Decommissioning Security, Corporate Insolvency and Seabed Restoration under India’s Offshore Wind Energy Lease Rules, 2023
November 7, 2026
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India’s transition towards offshore wind energy required a regulatory framework that addresses not only electricity generation but also the environmental and financial liabilities arising when projects reach the end of their operational lives. The Offshore Wind Energy Lease Rules, 2023 established a framework for offshore leasing, security deposits and decommissioning. In September 2024, the Ministry […]
FinTech Mergers and Acquisitions in India: Rethinking Competition and Regulatory Oversight in the Age of AI
November 7, 2026
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This paper explores the need for a contestation and regulation framework in India to meet the pace of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the FinTech sector in view of the growth of financial innovation powered by AI. The question we raise: How can Indian competition law and financial regulation evolve to make digital finance competitive […]
Independent Directors in India: Watchdogs or Rubber Stamps?
November 7, 2026
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Independent directors are meant to bring objectivity to Indian boards, supervise management and protect minority shareholders. The Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 give the role a detailed legal foundation. This article asks whether independent directors function as genuine watchdogs or as formal rubber stamps. It examines the […]
The Role of SEBI in Protecting Investors in the Indian Stock Market
November 7, 2026
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Investor confidence is the foundation on which every securities market rests. In India, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is the institution charged with sustaining it. This article examines how SEBI protects investors in the Indian stock market through three lenses: its statutory mandate under the SEBI Act, 1992; the preventive, enforcement and […]
Corporate Governance and Financial Transparency in Indian Companies
November 7, 2026
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Corporate governance and financial transparency determine whether investors, lenders and the public can trust a company with their resources. This project examines how these two concepts have developed and operate in Indian companies, with particular emphasis on listed public companies. The study begins by explaining the concepts and the principal theories, namely agency, stewardship, stakeholder […]
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RETHINKING THE “FRIENDLY RELATIONS” EXCEPTION UNDER A. 19(2)
November 6, 2026
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Freedom of speech is widely recognised as a fundamental right in many countries and flagged as one of the most significant human rights by various International Treaties. In this day and age, having one’s own opinions and thoughts over administrative actions is crucial. Borrowing thoughts and opinions of others have become common and to let […]