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Byju’s Rights Issue Unfolds a Tale of Oppression and Mismanagement

November 15, 2024

[By Manvi Sahni] The author is a student of National Law School of India University, Bangalore.   Introduction On 23 February 2024, MIH Edtech Investments B.V (“MIH”) and other investors filed a petition under Section 241 and Section 242 of the Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act”) against Think and Learn Private Limited (“T&L”) and its directors, alleging oppression and mismanagement. This was claimed on the ground of several…

Plugging Leaks: SEBI’s New Frontrunning Guidelines for AMCs

November 15, 2024

[By Avantika Sud & Suhani Sanghvi] The authors are students of National Law University Odisha.   Introduction In July 2022, SEBI released a Consultation Paper that MFs would be covered under the ambit of the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations 2015 (PIT Regs). In August 2024, SEBI circular announced that all Asset Management Companies (AMC) were directed to establish frameworks to curb front-running and fraudulent security transactions.…

Navigating the Regulatory Void: Addressing Gaps in Regulation of Finfluencers

November 15, 2024

[By Aashi Goyal] The author is a student of National Law School of India (NLSIU), Bengaluru.   Introduction On 27 June 2024, SEBI published a press release regarding its 206th Board Meeting. As per the press release, SEBI has approved the recommendations regarding restricting the association of SEBI-regulated entities with persons who directly or indirectly provide advice or recommendations without being registered with SEBI or make any implicit or…

Advocating for Cross-Border Insolvency in the IFSC: A Comparative Perspective

November 15, 2024

[By Aashka Zaveri & Aditya Panuganti] The authors are students of Symbiosis Law School, Pune and National Law School of India University (NLSIU) respectively.   Introduction India’s first International Financial Services Centre (“IFSC”) was set up in 2015, in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, and christened Gujarat International Financial Tec-City (“GIFT City”). The IFSC was established to transform India into a global financial services hub. While the Union has taken steps…

Insolvency of IP Startups: India’s IP Quandary

November 9, 2024

[By Yash Raj] The author is a student of Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University.   Introduction India has witnessed an unprecedented surge in startup activity, with the ecosystem booming across the country. The exponential growth of startups in India can be attributed to various governmental schemes and initiatives like the Startup India Action Plan (SIAP) and the National Initiative for Developing and Harnessing Innovations (NIDHI) launched…

The Nun Tax: A Case Study in Tax Law and Religious Exemptions

November 9, 2024

[By Tanmay Doneria & Varsha Tanwar] The authors are students of Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab.   Introduction The intersection of taxation and religion is a multifarious and contentious matter. It is vital to navigate this delicate landscape having far-reaching implications. The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India is set to adjudicate a significant legal question in the Institute of Franciscan Missionary of Mary v. UOI (SLP No. 10456…

Wide Power U/S242: Revisting Order of Moratorium in IL&FS Scam

October 30, 2024

[By Srinjoy Debnath] The author is a student of National Law School of India University (NLSIU).   INTRODUCTION Corporate Democracy, similar to sovereign democracy works as per the will of the majority. A company is fairly independent as far as decisions are concerned unless they violate a law. However, the Central Government has the power to intervene in the management of a company if the operations of the…

CMA’s Clearance of Microsoft-Inflection AI: Global AI Market Impact

October 30, 2024

[By Soujanya Boxy] The author is a student of National Law University, Odisha.   Introduction   There is a booming interest among tech giants worldwide to fuel their technological growth with the adoption of AI. In their drive to lead in the AI race, tech giants are pouring billions into AI start-ups, hiring their key employees and acquiring their valuable assets and expertise. However, global competition regulators’ participation in…

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