OPINION
Spare the rod
India’s corporate law reforms favour decriminalisation, investment growth and stronger governance while preserving accountability for fraud
Two hats and a new outfit
A detailed look at how the company secretary manages cross-border governance, risk, compliance and culture after an overseas acquisition
Re-engineering law firm mechanics
Private equity-backed MSOs could modernise Indian law firms while navigating bar rules and investment limits
Recognition at last
Draft Advocates Amendment Bill 2026 could formalise law firms, mandate registration and admit foreign practices
A postcard from India
Chris Parsons shares his reflections on the Indian legal market’s transformation from 2005 to 2025
Rebalancing bank-NBFC relationships
Co-lending needs greater parity amid heightened regulatory scrutiny, argues Nishant Kotak, head of legal at DSP Group
Rock steady
Tax experts from BMR Legal write that the 2026 budget is in step with India’s long-term growth priorities
Digital data game changer
The recently rolled out DPDP reforms combine with insurance regulations to raise compliance responsibilities and alter how the industry does business in many ways
Where roads diverge
The relationship between RERA and arbitration needs clarification to enable fair resolution of real estate disputes
Air pollution: Why legal must act
When pollution causes operational disruption and becomes a governance imperative, it is time for in-house counsel to speak up
Flight protections need legal upgrade
Aviation attorney writes that India needs a dedicated law to protect the rights of passengers facing flight disruption
Blueprint for in–house success
Veteran legal expert shares actionable insights for in-house counsel aiming for senior leadership roles
India’s IP metamorphosis
Ahead of its annual meeting, INTA’s president highlights the need for legal innovation in India
Shaping the law
Why some recent decisions from courts granting or refusing trade dress protection are contentious
India’s arbitration dilemma
Arbitration is favored for commercial disputes, but judicial review remains debated
Hands off my property
The Supreme Court upholds the state's authority to regulate private property for public welfare while protecting property rights
Financial aid
ICICI Bank GC Nilanjan Sinha suggests bankers avoid litigation to recover funds from loan defaults and resolve disputes
The case for TPF
Corporate counsel Sushant Mahajan examines third-party litigation funding in India, comparing it to more accepted practices in developed jurisdictions
