Is it safe to buy auction property? Six things a buyer need to keep in mind!

Agama Law Associates Partner  Nitin Jain shares his views on the purchase of auctioned property, explaining key aspects for buyers including payment plans, statutory payments and available remedies in an article by The Economic Times titled "Is it safe to buy auction property? Six things a buyer need to keep in mind." Payment plan of an auction property Nitin... Continue Reading →

Advertisements targeting children – An overview of Indian legal scenario

Until recently, India's only advertising regulation was the Advertising Standards Code of India (ASCI). In 2022, Section 8 of CCPA Guidelines, issued by ASCI[3], specifically addresses advertisements directed at children. This section aligns with ASCI Code's Section 3.2[4], emphasizing the importance of responsible advertising practices.

NCLT ruling on Go First application to refund passengers will bring clarity, say lawyers!

Agama Law Associates partner Archana Balasubramanian shares her views on how can the GoAir Airlines case be perceived within India's IBC law framework, in this story titled: “NCLT ruling on Go First application to refund passengers will bring clarity, say lawyers” by moneycontrol.com. Go First Insolvency “This is a plea that doesn’t seem to be within the four corners of the... Continue Reading →

A Balancing Act: Ease of Doing Business vis-à-vis Offences under Companies Act, 2013

Introduction On 1 February 2023, Hon’ble Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in her budget speech stated that “[f]or enhancing ease of doing business, more than 39,000 compliances have been reduced and more than 3,400 legal provisions have been decriminalized. For furthering the trust-based governance, we have introduced the Jan Vishwas Bill to amend 42 Central Acts.... Continue Reading →

SEC reward puts spotlight on India’s whistle-blower policy

Agama Law Associates partner Archana Balasubramanian shares her views on the protection of whistleblower anonymity and the use of AI in independent investigation in an article by The Financial Express titled "SEC reward puts spotlight on India’s whistle-blower policy" Protection of whistle-blower anonymity “The Indian version of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act does not have the necessary penalties and effective enforcement mechanisms in... Continue Reading →

India Inc prepares for a tough road to evolving standards, ESG compliance!

Agama Law Associates Partner  Nitin Jain shares his views in Business Standard titled “India Inc prepares for a tough road to evolving standards, ESG compliance”. Business-oriented action plans “BRSR Core is more business-oriented on an action plan basis to add value through the regulations. The new disclosures are now looking for more transparency on the gender diversity claims. Further,... Continue Reading →

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