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  • RBI’s Master Directions on Bharat Bill Payment System: A Progressive Leap in the Bill Payment Landscape

    RBI’s Master Directions on Bharat Bill Payment System: A Progressive Leap in the Bill Payment Landscape

    [By Karthika S. Babu] The author is a student of Gujarat National Law University.   Introduction The Reserve Bank of India (“RBI”) has recently released the  Reserve Bank of India (Bharat Bill Payment System) Directions, 2024, the Master Direction for the regulation of Bharat Bill Payment System (“BBPS”). The Directions are set to supersede RBI’s…

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  • Bridging the Regulatory Gap: Regulatory Oversight on Third Party Algorithm Trading Strategy Providers

    Bridging the Regulatory Gap: Regulatory Oversight on Third Party Algorithm Trading Strategy Providers

    [By Gagireddy Vyshnavi Reddy] The author is a student of Tamil Nadu National Law University.   Part-1  With the advancement of technology, the incorporation of algorithm strategies into the trading of securities has emerged and has been growing at an exponential rate since then. The provision of algorithm strategies for the purpose of trading securities…

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  • Sony-Zee Merger: Leadership Struggles and Legal Battles Unfolded Story

    Sony-Zee Merger: Leadership Struggles and Legal Battles Unfolded Story

    [By Lakshita Bhatt] The author is a student of Kes Shri Jayantilal H. Patel Law College.   Introduction  The much-anticipated merger between Sony Entertainment, herein referred to as “Sony,” and Zee Entertainment, herein referred to as “Zee,” faced numerous challenges that ultimately led to its unravelling fate. Although the merger had the potential to transform…

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  • Deemed Resolution Professionals: A Judicial Step-Back?

    Deemed Resolution Professionals: A Judicial Step-Back?

    [By Kanha Shrivastava] The author is a student of University of Petroleum and Energy Studies.   Introduction  The NCLT in SBI v. Teena Saraswat Pandey, IRP of Indison Agro Foods Ltd. effectively appointed the Interim Resolution Professional (hereinafter “IRP”) as the Deemed Resolution Professional by directing the IRP to continue performing the functions of a Resolution Professional…

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  • RBI’s Forex Mechanism: Bold Leap into Financial Evolution

    RBI’s Forex Mechanism: Bold Leap into Financial Evolution

    [By Runjhun Sharma] The author is a student of Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University.   Introduction  Indian commercial landscape has encountered a wide array of variations throughout the entire course of this decade. Regulatory authorities face the challenge of ensuring smooth transitions and efficient transactions amidst increased accessibility to financial services and digitization…

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  • Apple’s Walled Garden: The Battle over Closed Ecosystem

    Apple’s Walled Garden: The Battle over Closed Ecosystem

    [By Soujanya Boxy & Shourya Mitra] The authors are students of National Law University, Odisha and Jindal Global Law School, Sonipat, Haryana respectively.   Introduction  The new-age digital world is increasingly embroiled in a complex interplay between tech giants and market fairness regulators. Striking a balance between effective regulation and fostering innovation has become more…

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  • Beyond the Rules: The Dangers of Shifting Sands in Stock Broking Industry

    Beyond the Rules: The Dangers of Shifting Sands in Stock Broking Industry

    [By Santripta Swain] The author is a student of National Law University Odisha.   Introduction  Recently, SEBI has been heavily criticised for its conflicting and lackadaisical approach in dealing with the securities matters. The Appellate Courts of different forums – the Supreme Court, High Court, or Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) have time and again been…

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  • Unpacking SEBI’s Informal Guidance: Delving into Takeover Code Regulation 3

    Unpacking SEBI’s Informal Guidance: Delving into Takeover Code Regulation 3

    [By Shyama Singh] The author is a student of Gujarat National Law University, Gujarat.   Background  Through an informal guidance by way of an ‘interpretative letter’ dated 21st July 2023, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (“SEBI”) clarified whether open offer obligations under Regulation 3(3) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Substantial…

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  • New Game; New Rules- Navigating the Direct Listing Scheme

    New Game; New Rules- Navigating the Direct Listing Scheme

    [By RS Sanjanaa & Sahil Agarwal] The authors are students of Symbiosis Law School, Pune and Government Law College, Mumbai respectively.   [I.] Introduction  The Indian Government has allowed public companies to directly list and issue their equity shares on international exchanges. This move is aimed at bolstering the Indian economy by allowing companies (especially…

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