Enhancing Privacy and Security: Suggestions for the Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=””] Reference Date | Version April 14, 2025 | 1.0 Keywords Personal Data, Data Principal, Data Protection, Data Processing, Data Breach, Data Privacy Legislation(s)/Policies (i) Data Protection Act, 2023 (ii) Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 Jurisdiction India The draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, signifies a crucial advancement in India’s data […]
Understanding Gross Negligence and Wilful Misconduct
Reference Date | Version February 27, 2025 | 1.0 Keywords Misconduct, Wilful Misconduct, Negligence, Gross Negligence, intentional wrongdoing, deliberate acts Legislation(s)/Policies (i) The Information Technology Act, 2000 (ii) Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices And Procedures And Sensitive Personal Data Or Information) Rules, 2011 (iii) Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (iv) The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (v) […]
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 […]
The Role of Technology in Building a Sustainable World
Reference Date | Version May 05, 2023| 1.0 Keywords Technology, sustainability, transportation, agriculture, green technology Jurisdiction India The use of technology in generating energy through solar power, wind power, nuclear energy and other renewable energy sources are the way ahead for the future. The relationship between technology, infrastructure and energy is multidimensional. Expert guidance from […]
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 […]