The trouble with tribunals

The history of judiciary-executive fight might impact the setting up of the National Company Law Tribunal and the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal Read more »

With great power comes great responsibility

Courts have, by and large, been supportive of power whenever Sebi has used it in extraordinary circumstances Read more »

Reward for persistent litigation

A weekly selection of key court orders Read more »

Not a level playing field

The Competition Commission of India's investigation wing is faced with a manpower crunch Read more »

Are independent directors nominees of dominant shareholders?

Achieving quality corporate governance is possible through innovative solutions Read more »

How a case proceeds in Competition Commission

On filing a caseAny person can file an application or information before the Secretary of Commission. CCI has to judge if there is a prima facie case or not within 15 days.... Read more »

SC rebuke for government arbitrators

When arbitrators delay the proceedings intentionally and behave in a "cavalier manner", the court can override the terms of the contract and appoint a sole arbitrator, the Supreme Court has stated in... Read more »

Protecting the whistle-blower

Absence of a comprehensive protection programme acts as deterrent to prospective whistle-blowers Read more »

A weekly selection of tax-related court orders

A missed opportunity The Delhi High Court in the case, Delhi Airport Metro Express vs CAF India & Construcciones Y Auxiliar De Ferrocarriles, SA, faced the question of allowing two Indian parties... Read more »

Customs duty regime needs to be friendlier

The sheer complication in the tariff itself is quite daunting for investors Read more »