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[By Ishtmeet Kaur] The author is a student of Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Patiala. Introduction Since the introduction of GST in 2017, Input Tax credit (ITC) has consistently remained at the centre of litigation and policy debates. Although ITC was envisioned as a mechanism to avoid the cascading effect of taxes and provide relief to the taxpayers, however in practise, it has produced the exact…
[By Adeeb Bakhtavar] The author is a student of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University, Sonepat. Introduction Early 2025 saw the ‘reverse flip’ of RazorPay from its US-based holding company to an indian parent entity after receiving the nod from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. Zepto, a quick commerce startup, also received formal approvals from both the Singapore court and India’s National Company Law Tribunal to execute its…
[By Anushree Srivastava & Shravasti Yadav] The authors are students of Gujarat National Law University. Introduction In 2020, LVMH sought to withdraw its $16.2 billion acquisition of Tiffany & Co., citing a Material Adverse Change (“MAC”) and breaches of conditions due to the COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on retail. The dispute ended with a $425 million price reduction, highlighting the influence of such provisions on deal outcomes. MAC clauses…
[By Atish Biswas] The author is a student of The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences. Introduction Digital lending, through websites and applications, has transformed the way individuals borrow money by integrating technical innovation with traditional banking services. This has resulted in easy and simple borrowing, quicker loan disbursement with fewer paperwork, and increased credit availability for a wider range of individuals. However, several concerns were raised…
Abnormally Low Bids (ALBs) challenge India’s public procurement by risking fairness, quality, and sustainability. The General Financial Rules 2017 lack specific ALB provisions, leading to inconsistent practices. ALBs may signal collusion or predatory pricing, violating constitutional fairness under Article 14. This article proposes a unified Public Procurement Act to standardize ALB handling, ensuring transparency, constitutional compliance, and value-for-money, drawing from global best practices.
[By Akanksha Sharan] The author is a student of Hidayatullah National Law University. Introduction On May 6 2025, the Competition Commission of India (“CCI”) notified the CCI (Determination of Cost of Production) Regulations 2025 (“2025 Regulations”), came into effect the same day and replaced the 2009 regulations. Since the current competition law regime does not address challenges such as predatory pricing and strong digital platforms, the revision…
[By Atharva Kulkarni] The author is a student of Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai. Introduction On 24 December 2024, the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) pronounced its decision in NCC Ltd. V. Golden Jubilee Hotels Pvt. Ltd. Through this order, the tribunal has tackled a long-standing debate on inter-se classifications of Operational Creditors (“OCs”) and has permitted the Committee of Creditors (“CoC”) to conduct such classifications…
[By Avinash Kumar] The author is a student of Dr. RML National Law University. INTRODUCTION All it took two and half decades, the internet and digital technology have become the backbone of modern living. Much like the world grew from conventional settings to digital platform-based service, the financial setting worldwide is going through a sweeping revision primarily driven by fast-paced innovation in digital technology. The semblance of…