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The Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act 1956: Foundation of Indian Securities Market Regulation
Introduction The Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act of 1956, commonly known as SC(R)A, is one of the oldest financial laws in India. It was made at a time when our country had j
The SEBI Act of 1992: Foundation of India’s Securities Market Regulation
Introduction The Indian securities market has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past three decades. From a closed, broker-dominated system plagued with manipulative pr
Religious Identity in Electoral Reservation: The Supreme Court’s Clarification on Eligibility Requirements
I. Introduction On May 7, 2025, the Supreme Court of India delivered a significant judgment clarifying the legal standards for determining religious identity in electoral reservati
Compensation Agreements under PIT Regulations: Legal Grey Zones
Introduction The regulation of compensation agreements involving key managerial personnel, promoters, and significant shareholders represents one of the most challenging and conten
Alteration of Articles vs. Oppression of Minority Shareholders: A Legal Conflict
Introduction Corporate governance in India operates within a complex legal framework where the rights of different stakeholders often intersect, sometimes creating tension between
Shadow Directors under Company Law and Their Legal Accountability in India
Introduction Corporate governance frameworks typically focus on formal power structures within companies, with clearly defined roles, responsibilities, and accountability mechanism
Compounding of Offences under the Companies Act: An Underused Compliance Tool
Introduction The Companies Act, 2013, which replaced its 1956 predecessor, introduced a more robust framework for corporate governance while simultaneously enhancing the enforcemen
Doctrine of Indoor Management: Still Relevant in the Digital Age?
Introduction The doctrine of indoor management, also known as the rule in Royal British Bank v. Turquand, stands as one of the foundational principles of company law that has shape
Decoding the Jurisprudence on Lifting the Corporate Veil in Indian Court
Introduction The doctrine of corporate personality stands as one of the foundational principles of modern company law, establishing that a company, once incorporated, exists as a l
Enforceability of SEBI’s Informal Guidance Scheme: A Study of Legal Precedents
Introduction The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) operates in a complex and rapidly evolving financial landscape, where market participants often face uncertainty rega
