How the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code reshaped the position of homebuyers in distressed real estate projects — and what it means in practice. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) recognises homebuyers as financial creditors in real estate insolvency proceedings in India. This means homebuyers can participate in the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP), vote through an authorised representative in the Committee of Creditors (CoC), and...
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Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) plays a crucial role in India’s economic growth by bringing foreign capital, technology, management expertise, and employment opportunities into the country. Over the years, India has progressively liberalized its foreign investment regime to attract global investors while maintaining safeguards in sectors that may have strategic, security, or public interest implications. To...
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (“IBC”) has fundamentally reshaped the way financial distress and debt defaults are addressed in India. For creditors, it provides an effective framework for seeking resolution of unpaid debts. For businesses, however, the receipt of an insolvency petition can be an alarming development with potentially significant legal and commercial consequences....
Introduction: When Tradition Meets Commercialisation Yoga, an ancient practice rooted in India’s spiritual and philosophical traditions, has evolved into a global wellness industry worth billions. What was once passed down through generations as shared knowledge is now often packaged, branded, and sold across international markets. This transformation has sparked a significant legal and ethical debate on whether elements of yoga can...
A comprehensive guide to protecting and enforcing well-known trademarks in India. Understand trans-border reputation, dilution, injunctions, online infringement, customs action, and practical enforcement strategies for global and Indian businesses. A well-known trademark is one of the most commercially valuable intellectual property assets a business can own. In India, well-known trademarks receive broader protection than...
By waiving intellectual property filing fees for the sports sector, India has signalled a decisive shift towards recognising sports innovation, branding, and technology as key drivers of economic growth and commercial value Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal recently announced a landmark initiative granting a complete waiver of government fees for intellectual property...
The Evolution of Wedding Photography into an IP Driven Industry Wedding photography in India is no longer just a service it has become a content creation industry with significant intellectual property value. With the rise of cinematic storytelling, drone shoots, curated reels, and luxury destination weddings, photographers are effectively producing high quality visual assets that...
The moratorium under Section 14 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 is one of the most significant protections available during the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP). Once an insolvency application is admitted by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), a temporary legal restraint comes into force that prevents creditors and other stakeholders from initiating...
The transformation of Indian food businesses from informal street-side ventures to structured, venture-backed startups has triggered a parallel evolution in how culinary assets are protected. What was once guarded through secrecy and tradition is now increasingly secured through formal intellectual property (IP) mechanisms, especially trademarks, trade dress, and branding strategies. In India’s rapidly expanding food...
Background This guide provides a detailed overview of India’s legal framework for setting up and operating businesses, focusing on corporate forms, foreign investment rules, and compliance. We have compared common business structures – private/public companies, LLPs, partnerships, one-person companies (OPCs), and foreign offices (branch/liaison/project) in terms of formation steps, capital, ownership rules, taxation, and compliance requirements. We have explained India’s FDI regime (automatic vs....