A Bird’s Eye View of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Framework for Personal Guarantors under the IBC with Recent Judicial Developments
A concise overview of the personal insolvency and bankruptcy framework for personal guarantors under the IBC, with key NCLAT and NCLT rulings shaping the law. This piece explains initiation, moratoriums, repayment plans, creditor rights, bankruptcy triggers, and the 2025 Amendment Bill, offering a clear snapshot of the evolving jurisprudence and its practical implications for stakeholders.
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Clean Before the Crime? Attachment of Properties Acquired Before the Commission of the Scheduled Offence under the PMLA
Can property acquired before a crime be seized under the PMLA? This article examines how Indian courts have interpreted the concept of “proceeds of crime,” balancing enforcement power with constitutional safeguards, and compares global confiscation regimes to determine where the legal line truly lies.
Nov 515 min read
Authority to Represent & Vakalatnamas: Juridical Foundations and Practical Issues
In litigation practice, the authority of an advocate to act is often taken for granted, with vakalatnamas and authority letters treated as routine paperwork. Yet beneath this apparent formality lies a dense body of law that determines the very legitimacy of representation. Questions of who may sign, how consent is proved, and whether a scanned signature suffices are not clerical details: they cut to the root of agency, evidence, and procedure.
Sep 246 min read
Charting The Course – Essential Considerations For Indian Crypto Startups Amidst Evolving Regulations
India’s evolving crypto regulations require startups to navigate a complex matrix of tax law, AML norms, data privacy obligations, and consumer protection rules. This insight distils the key legal imperatives—FIU-IND registration, 30% taxation, CERT-In incident reporting, and DPDP compliance—into a strategic roadmap for Web3 founders building in India's regulated VDA ecosystem.
May 2216 min read