Articles for Miscellaneous

Effective Contract Management Strategies

Organizations that invest in robust contract management strategies will find themselves better positioned to navigate the complexities of business agreements, leading to improved outcomes and a competitive edge in their respective markets.

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Income Tax
Backlog To Breakthrough: Budget Accelerates Tax Dispute Resolution

To alleviate the backlog of tax litigation, the government has raised the monetary thresholds for the ITD’s appeals - Rs 60 lakhs for Tribunals, Rs 2 crs for High Courts, and Rs 5 crs for the Supreme Court. By elevating the monetary limits, the government aims to focus judicial resources on more impactful cases, thereby reducing the pendency and accelerating the path to finality.

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Deal Value Threshold Now Effective: Major Changes To India's M&A Regime

This new regulatory threshold mandates that any transaction with a deal consideration exceeding INR 2,000 Crore-and involving target entities with substantial business operations—will require clearance from Competition Commission of India (CCI).

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PMLA Article by Pallavi Pratap
Supreme Court Reiterates To Make ‘Jail An Exception’ In PMLA Cases

This judgment clarifies the position of bail jurisprudence in PMLA matters specially as guaranteed under Article 21 and as protected by Article 22 of the Constitution.

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Vodafone Idea Ordered To Pay 2.75 Crores To HHI Group For Data Negligence

The Cyber Adjudicating Officer dismissed Vodafone Idea’s contention that the petition was unmaintainable due to the pending Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. Examination of the bank’s documents revealed that the fraudulent transactions were authorised through OTPs sent to a compromised mobile number, adhering to the two factor authentication system.

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Reboot Appellate Forums - Direct Tax Vivad-Se-Vishwas Scheme 2024

The success of VSV 1.0 has led to the introduction of VSV 2.0, providing a valuable opportunity for taxpayers to resolve their disputes and obtain tax certainty.

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Non-Disclosure Agreements And Whistleblowing

In a recent development in the world of Artificial Intelligence, whistleblowers from OpenAI, sent a letter to the United States’ Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), asking the regulator to examine the company's contracts with its employees.

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Nitin Mittal | General Counsel
Agile Legal Department: Balancing Speed and Compliance in Today's Business Environment

Embarking on the journey towards agility in the legal profession is a transformative endeavor, but it must be anchored by an unwavering dedication to ethical conduct, says Nitin Mittal, Head of Legal & Company Secretary, Signify - Greater India & Pacific Region.

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