Introduction What happens to a person’s shares in a company after they pass away? In earlier times, if a shareholder’s family wanted to claim those shares, they had to navigate a maze of time-consuming and expensive documentation – all to…
Introduction While capital reduction as part of corporate restructuring is not a novel concept, it has increasingly found center stage in Indian corporate jurisprudence. The recent case of Shirish Vinod Shah (HUF) v. Bharti Telecom Limited[1] (‘BTL Case’) offers a…
Introduction A company looking to raise funds (other than by way of borrowing) can do so by following the process prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013 (‘Act’) by way of either (i) preferential allotment; (ii) private placement; or (iii) rights…
Introduction Artificial intelligence (‘AI’), a versatile technology that dates back to the early 1950s, has experienced waves of excitement and innovation, often followed by phases of stagnation.[1] However, in the recent times the AI boom has significantly revolutionised various aspects…
Introduction Family-run businesses and conglomerates have long been a feature and cornerstone of India’s economy with names like Tata, Godrej, Reliance and Birla. However, with the growth of these companies over the generations across multiple family lines, comes the succession…
Introduction In recent years, companies have started to place more weight on Environmental, Social, and Governance (‘ESG’) considerations rather than solely concentrating on the financial performance and achievements. ESG considerations promote sustainability and ethical business practices among companies by assessing…
Introduction Stamp duty is a tax levied on legal documents as prescribed under the Indian Stamp Act, 1899 (‘Stamp Act’). It is a crucial source of revenue for the government and ensures the legitimacy of various transactions and agreements. A…
Introduction With the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (‘MCA’) mandating the dematerialization of securities for private companies, India’s corporate landscape is witnessing a digital transformation. The provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 (‘Act’) provide that every private company (other than the…
Gifting property to a loved one might seem like the ultimate gesture of ‘love and affection‘. Viewers of Amazon will recall Maurizio Gucci, who generously showered his wife, Patrizia Reggiani, with luxury estates and riches before realizing that no amount…
Introduction India has a capital control regime, which regulates foreign equity and debt investments into India. The FDI Policy conditions are implemented through various legislations, which include the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (‘FEMA’) and subordinate rules made under it…