The Section 245 Derivative Action Framework: Building Litigation Defenses Through Board Process Documentation

Author: Nitin Jain The Business Driver: Why Derivative Suits Are Increasing Minority shareholders in Indian listed companies increasingly use Section 245 derivative actions to challenge board decisions that allegedly harmed the company particularly RPT approvals, capital allocation decisions, and governance lapses. The plaintiff bar has developed expertise in these claims, and institutional investors sometimes support... Continue Reading →

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New labour codes’ first 100 days risk trap: 5 ways HR could be blindsided

HR World, The Economic Times, in its story on New labour codes’ first 100 days risk trap: 5 ways HR could be blindsided, featured our partner Archana Balasubramanian who commented: “rationalisation” does not mean leniency. In several categories, penalties have multiplied five to thirteen times compared to older statutes. For example, delay wage payments that... Continue Reading →

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BIRA 91 – Case Study

Background Bira 91 is a prominent Indian craft beer brand, established in 2015 by entrepreneur Ankur Jain, and was manufactured by the entity B9 Beverages Pvt Ltd. The brand quickly disrupted the Indian beer market, standing out for its diverse flavors, contemporary branding, and its focus on urban millennial geographical market. The company was able... Continue Reading →

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How data privacy rules may tighten screws on dark patterns in e-commerce, food delivery apps

Mint featured our partner Archana Balasubramanian who commented: “The DPDP rules and the Act are drafted more like a general document rather than prescriptive rules, said Archana Balasubramanian, partner at Agama Law Associates. What counts as “necessary" data is still open to interpretation, she said, warning that businesses may continue exploiting grey areas until enforcement settles,... Continue Reading →

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Personal Liability for Promoters in ESG Failures: Beyond Corporate Veil Protection

Author: Nitin Jain Twenty years ago, promoters operated with reasonable confidence that corporate form provided liability insulation. Regulatory violations triggered corporate penalties. Shareholder disputes rarely reached personal assets. The corporate veil held. That assumption no longer reflects litigation reality in India, particularly for ESG-related failures. Courts, tribunals, and regulators increasingly pierce corporate protection to impose... Continue Reading →

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How to execute a will the right way, so your family avoids delays and fights

India Today featured our Partner Nitin Jain’s insights on “How to execute a will the right way, so your family avoids delays and fights.” Read the full piece here: https://www.indiatoday.in/business/personal-finance/story/how-to-execute-will-inheritance-property-transfer-documents-time-needed-executor-probate-importance-2820294-2025-11-15

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