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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
SEBI’s Approach to Algorithmic Trading: Is the Regulatory Net Too Tight?
Introduction The surge of algorithmic trading in India’s securities market has presented unprecedented challenges to the regulatory framework. Over the past decade, algorithm
Shareholders’ Agreements vis-à-vis Articles of Association: Legal Validity and Judicial Interpretation
Introduction The governance framework of Indian companies operates at the intersection of statutory regulation and private ordering. While the Companies Act provides the statutory
Cross-Border Taxation and India’s GAAR: Conflict or Coherence?
Introduction In an era of globalized business operations and sophisticated cross-border tax planning, nations worldwide have been compelled to develop robust anti-avoidance framewo
Judicial Review of Advance Rulings under GST: Scope and Limitations
Introduction The introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in July 2017 marked a watershed moment in India’s indirect tax regime, consolidating multiple taxes into a u
Preferential Allotment vs. Rights Issue: Regulatory Arbitrage or Flexibility?
Introduction Capital raising represents one of the most fundamental functions of securities markets, allowing companies to finance growth, innovation, and operational requirements.
