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The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) serves as India’s primary quasi-judicial body for adjudicating corporate disputes under the Companies Act, 2013, and the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. Understanding the evidence, documentation, and procedural requirements for NCLT proceedings is crucial for legal practitioners, corporate professionals, and litigants seeking effective resolution of corporate disputes. The tribunal […]
As businesses evolve, so do their capital structures. A company may at times find itself with surplus capital, accumulated losses, or a need to reorganize its equity base. The legal mechanism available for such restructuring is capital reduction. In India, capital reduction has always been tightly regulated due to its direct impact on shareholders and […]
Money exchangers and remittance houses in the UAE operate within a strict legal and regulatory framework designed to safeguard the financial system, protect customers, and prevent misuse for money laundering or terrorist financing. The framework rests on two complementary pillars: (a) the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) licensing and supervision regime for exchange businesses; […]
The protection of minority shareholders is fundamental to corporate governance in order to ensure equitable treatment and prevent oppression by majority stakeholders. A company functions through decisions made by its members and its Board of Directors. The appointment of directors is governed by a majority vote, which allows majority shareholders to effectively control the board […]
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has become one of the most significant adjudicating bodies in India for matters related to corporate laws. Established under the Companies Act, 2013, NCLT in India functions as a quasi-judicial authority with the power to adjudicate issues related to companies, including disputes among shareholders, insolvency proceedings, and matters of […]
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Municipal Rural Affairs and Housing [MOMRAH] has introduced a comprehensive regulatory framework designed to significantly enhance the industrial investment environment for factories across the Kingdom. This new framework applies to factories located within urban areas, support service zones, and designated industrial districts, representing a key step in the country’s Vision 2030 […]
The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has issued the Employment Regulations 2024,(2024 Regulations) a comprehensive refresh of its employment law framework came into force on 1 April 2025, these Regulations repeal the ADGM Employment Regulations 2019 and provide a modernised set of rules designed to reflect today’s workplace realities. The 2024 update retains […]
India’s intellectual property (IP) landscape is undergoing one of its most dynamic and challenging phases in decades. From artificial intelligence (AI) reshaping cinematic classics to cricketers trademarking their nicknames, and from deepfake celebrity endorsements to fast-fashion knockoffs, the scope and enforcement of copyright, trademark, and personality rights are being tested in unprecedented ways. This article […]
In a recent noteworthy ruling, the Dubai Real Estate Court annulled a residential property sale contract worth Dh2.386 million due to the buyer’s failure to comply with scheduled instalment payments. The court also ordered the re-registration of the property back to the seller and awarded Dh250,000 in compensation for losses suffered by the seller, affirming […]
A New Chapter in Crypto Regulation In a groundbreaking development for the UAE’s digital asset sector, the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) and Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) have agreed on a unified regulatory framework. The move signals a significant leap toward a truly nationwide, cohesive system for governing virtual assets and streamlining Virtual […]