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Consent through Gif’s, Emoticons and Emojis : Yes?

August 19, 2023

[By Shashwat Lohia & Shreya Saswati] The authors are students of National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi & National Law University, Odisha.   Introduction Rapid technological advancements haven’t always made it easy for the law to keep up. A recent judgement of the Canadian Courts (“Canadian Judgement”) has determined that the ‘thumbs-up’ Emoji can be utilised to create a legally binding contract. Allowing this action...

Analysis of Coal India Ltd v. Competition Commission of India

August 17, 2023

[By Siddharth Chaturvedi] The author is a student of Dharmashastra National Law, University.   Introduction Indian Public Sector Units (PSUs) have enjoyed monopoly in different sectors for a long period of time. However, this is likely to change in the coming time as we analyse the findings of the Supreme Court in the case of Coal India Ltd. vs the Competition Commission of India (Coal India).. The judgement...

A Stitch in Time saves nine: Notice to creditors mandatory?

August 17, 2023

[By Saumya Mittal & Keerthana Rakesh] The authors are students of Gujarat National Law University.   Introduction In a dramatic chain of events, Go First, one of the most profitable and most sought-after airlines in India, had to take a flight on the wings of Section 10 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. With its faulty engines, the aviation company found itself in hot water due to...

SEBI’s New Rumor Clarification Regiment

August 17, 2023

[By Anirudh Das] The author is a student of National Law University, Vishakapatanam.   Introduction The Securities Exchange Board of India, via the amendments to the LODR Regulations on June 14th, 2023, has introduced a rather peculiar sort of Obligation on a Listed Entity, specifically on India’s top 100 & 250 listed entities (based on market capitalization), who would have to with effect from October 1st, 2023 and...

SEBI’s Stance on Financial Influencers: A Case of Executive Overreach or A Strategic Move?

August 17, 2023

[By Shyam Gandhi] The author is a student of National Law University, Jodhpur.   Introduction Recently, Securities and Exchange Board of India (“SEBI”), has stated that it will be framing rules and regulations regarding fin-influencers to protect the consumers. SEBI has emphasised on the potential dangers posed by influencers, particularly when individuals blindly adhere to their financial advice, promising substantial returns. Fin-influencers are individuals who have public social...

Decoding the Secondary Market: Continuation Funds

August 17, 2023

[By Sayali Dodal] The author is a student of Maharashtra National Law University Aurangabad.   Introduction Over the past few years, the Indian markets have witnessed a remarkable growth fuelled by ever evolving desire of General Partner (“GP”) and Limited Partners (“LP”) to take part in secondary transaction structures with an aim to deliver solutions to the challenge faced by investors which is lack of liquidity. These GP...

SEBI v. Abhijit Ranjan: A case of Judicial Overreach?

August 17, 2023

[By Siddharth Sharma] The author is a student of Institute of Law (Nirma University).   Introduction In the world of the securities market, insider trading is one of the most heard and frowned upon terms. The term insider trading in its simplest connotation implies the advantage churned out of some confidential information, where the information lies with the person due to the position or privilege he holds in...

Fairness and RoC’s Compliance: Natural Justice under Section 248.

August 10, 2023

[By Anaya Nandish Shah & Pulkit Rajmohan Agarwal] The authors are students of Gujarat National Law University.   INTRODUCTION The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (“NCLAT”), New Delhi in the matter of M/s Sanmati Agrizone Private Limited v. Registrar of Companies & Anr., upheld the decision of National Company Law Tribunal (“NCLT”) and favoured the move of the Registrar of the Companies (“RoC”) in striking off the name...

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