Insights
Legal Checklist for a Startup Before Its First Funding Round
Twelve legal areas investors diligence before a term sheet — cap table, IP, FEMA, employment, licences. Pre-funding readiness guide for Indian founders.
Key Supreme Court Judgments on IBC and How They Shaped Insolvency Practice
Five Supreme Court IBC rulings that reshaped Section 29A, clean slate, homebuyers, plan review, and guarantor liability. Practitioner-focused analysis.
How to File a Special Leave Petition: A Practical Guide
Article 136 SLP filing — limitation, paper-book, grounds, supporting documents, and what happens post-filing. Practical AOR-led guide for SLP litigants.
What Is an Advocate-on-Record and Why the Supreme Court Requires One
The AOR institution explained — examination, role, responsibilities, and why the Supreme Court requires every matter to be filed through an Advocate-on-Record.
FDI in Indian Real Estate: Routes, Restrictions, and FEMA Compliance
Automatic-route entry, lock-in rules, exit conditions, and FEMA NDI reporting for FDI into Indian real estate. Commercial compliance analysis for investors.
Joint Development Agreements in India: Legal Essentials for Landowners
JDA structure, landowner protections, default triggers, and tax consequences explained. Drafting guidance from an AOR-led Indian real estate practice.
FEMA Compliance for Businesses: Common Issues and How to Avoid Them
FEMA reporting, compounding, and common violations — FC-GPR, FC-TRS, ODI, ECB filings. Operational guide for Indian businesses with cross-border flows.
SEBI Insider Trading Rules: What Promoters and KMP Must Know
PIT Regulations 2015 for promoters and KMP — UPSI handling, trading windows, disclosure norms, and pre-clearance. Compliance guide for listed-company insiders.
DPDP Act 2023: What Businesses Must Do Now
Scope, consent, DPO, breach notification, and DPDP Rules 2025 obligations under India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act. Business guide.
FDI in India 2025: Sectors, Routes, and the Automatic Route Explained
FDI policy 2025 — automatic vs government route, sectoral caps, prohibited sectors, RBI reporting obligations. Current compliance guide for foreign investors.