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Fast-track Mergers in India: Key Amendments and Regulatory Evolution

What is a Fast-Track Merger? Fast-track mergers (FTMs) are a significant reform in India’s corporate law, designed to streamline mergers and amalgamations for specific company classes. Enacted under Section 233 of the Companies Act 2013, to be read with R...

20 AUG 2025

Tafe and Massey Ferguson Settlement

Background Tractor and Farm Equipment Ltd. (hereinafter called TAFE) is an Indian Agricultural machinery manufacturer based in Chennai; India is a part of the Amalgamations Group. AGCO (Allis Gleaner Corporation) is an American agricultural machinery manu...

4 AUG 2025

What Happened in the Prada vs. Kolhapuri Chappal Controversy?

Italian fashion house, Prada, is under fire after their 2026 men’s Summer/Spring collection unveiled during Milan fashion week. They displayed sandals which looked similar to Kolhapuri chappals, which are GI protected under the TRIPS agreement. Kolhapuri ...

29 JUL 2025

Copyrighting Individuals Faces And Voices: Demark’s Response To AI And Deepfake Risks

What Are Deepfakes And Why Are They A Privacy Threat? Deepfakes are creating havoc across the globe, spreading fake news and pornography, being used to steal identities, exploiting celebrities, scamming ordinary people and even influencing elections. Yet ...

22 JUL 2025

Legal and Jurisprudential Dimensions of Going Concern Sales

The sale of a business as a going concern, long treated as a commercial strategy, is now legally enshrined in Indian insolvency and corporate law. It reflects a doctrinal evolution in which liquidation serves not as terminal closure but as a bridge to con...

18 JUL 2025

SEBI’s Evolving Stance on GST: A Regulatory Shift Towards Holistic Compliance

After the introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime in 2017, various regulatory bodies in India have adjusted their frameworks to reflect the new tax landscape. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), as India’s capital mark...

8 JUL 2025