Shareholders’ Deadlock: Buy-Out as a Way Out
Reference Date | Version December 09, 2024 | 1.0 Keywords Buy-out, Deadlock, NCLT, Oppression, Mismanagement Legislation(s)/Policies Companies Act, 2013 Jurisdiction India Guidance from experienced corporate and commercial lawyers from the start of a business relationship can prove beneficial in more ways than one. Effective documentation is helpful because it sets the ground rules of the […]
Embracing a Holistic Perspective to Environmental Conservation
Reference Date | Version October 30, 2024 | 1.0 Keywords Fundamental Right, Responsible Consumption, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Sustainability, Right to Clean Environment, UNFCCC, Climate Change. Legislation(s)/Policies (i) United Nations Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development 2015(ii) United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (iii) National Solar Mission Jurisdiction Republic of India When planning projects including […]
Nature of Concessions – Stamp Duty implications
Reference Date | Version October 24, 2024 | 1.0 Keywords Stamp duty, Tolls, Lease, Concession Agreement, BOT Legislation(s)/Policies (i) Transfer of Property Act, 1882(ii) The Indian Stamp Act, 1899(iii) General Clauses Act, 1897 (iv) The Constitution of India Jurisdiction India Concessions require proper structuring, keeping in mind various aspects, including stamp duty. Expert advice from […]
Captive Pipelines: At Regulatory Crossroads?
Reference Date | Version October 16, 2024 | 1.0 Keywords PNGRB, captive pipelines, authorization, dedicated pipeline, common carrier, contract carrier Legislation(s)/Policies Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board Act, 2006 Guidelines for Laying Petroleum Products Pipelines Petroleum Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962 Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (Authorizing Entities to […]
Regulatory Landscape for Small Modular Reactors in India
Reference Date | Version October 10, 2024 | 1.0 Keywords Nuclear energy, Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), Regulatory challenges, Licensing harmonization, SMR technology Legislation(s)/Policies The Atomic Energy Act, 1962 Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments) Rules, 2019 Jurisdiction India India needs consistent and low-cost renewable energy to decrease the cost of production of nuclear energy. Expert guidance […]
Complexities of Significant Beneficial Ownership and Corporate Control
Reference Date | Version September 07, 2024 | 1.0 Keywords Beneficial ownership, significant beneficial ownership, directors, subjective test, objective test Legislation(s)/Policies Companies Act, 2013 Companies (Significant Beneficial Owners) Rules, 2018 Companies (Management & Administration) Rules,2014 Companies (Adjudication of Penalties) Rules, 2014 Jurisdiction India The implication of contractual arrangements concerning management and control of a company […]
GHG Emission Intensity Trajectory and Targets: Compliance Mechanism
For a better and more comprehensive understanding of the Compliance Mechanism discussed in this write-up, readers are strongly recommended to refer to our previous article on the Carbon Credits Trading Scheme, 2023. Adherence to the provisions of the Carbon Credits Trading Scheme, 2023, and compliance with them require expert legal assistance. Introduction The Indian Carbon […]
Context of Automation
Legislations are intended to address issues involving specific subject matter. A right granted under one legislation may be affected by the provisions of another legislation. A logical question that follows is – which provision would prevail? The obvious answer is that the legislation dealing with the specific subject matter should prevail over general legislation.
From Policy to Practice: Journey of CBG in India
Legislations are intended to address issues involving specific subject matter. A right granted under one legislation may be affected by the provisions of another legislation. A logical question that follows is – which provision would prevail? The obvious answer is that the legislation dealing with the specific subject matter should prevail over general legislation.
ESG and Director Duties: For Profit or Purpose
Legislations are intended to address issues involving specific subject matter. A right granted under one legislation may be affected by the provisions of another legislation. A logical question that follows is – which provision would prevail? The obvious answer is that the legislation dealing with the specific subject matter should prevail over general legislation.