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FDI Compliance: Reporting Obligations Reference
FDI events, applicable forms, and timelines — FC-GPR, FC-TRS, FLA, annual reporting — consolidated reference table for FDI compliance in Indian companies.
M&A Due Diligence: Legal Areas Checklist
Legal diligence checklist for M&A transactions — corporate, IP, employment, regulatory, litigation, contracts, tax. Area-by-area request list for deal teams.
Shareholders Agreement: Key Provisions Checklist
Twenty key provisions to review in a shareholders agreement before signing — drag, tag, anti-dilution, affirmative vote, exit. Founder and investor reference.
Property Title Verification: 30-Point Checklist
Thirty items to verify on property title before purchase in India — parent document, encumbrance, mutation, RERA registration, and more. Buyer checklist.
CIRP Process Timeline Reference Card
Day-counted CIRP milestones from ICD to resolution plan approval or liquidation under the IBC. Reference card for practitioners and resolution applicants.
Section 9 IBC Application: Operational Creditor Document Checklist
Demand notice, response window, and document checklist for operational creditors filing a Section 9 IBC application before the NCLT. Practitioner reference.
DPIIT Startup Recognition: Eligibility, Benefits, and How to Apply
DPIIT eligibility criteria, tax holiday under Section 80-IAC, angel tax exemption, and step-by-step application process. Guide for Indian startup founders.
Legal Due Diligence for a Startup Acquisition: What Buyers Look For
Six diligence areas buyers scrutinise in startup acquisitions — cap table, IP, data protection, employment, FEMA, material contracts. Seller-readiness view.
Winding Up vs Insolvency: Which Process Applies to Your Company?
Voluntary winding up under the Companies Act and corporate insolvency under the IBC — eligibility, initiation, outcomes, and director duties compared.
SLP or Writ Petition: Choosing the Right Route to the Supreme Court
Article 136 versus Article 32 — when each is available, the grounds, the reliefs, and the strategic choice between an SLP and…