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Criminal Prosecution under the Companies Act, 2013: Statutory Thresholds, SFIO Control, and Limits of Private Complaints

Introduction In Criminal Appeal arising out of SLP (Crl.) Nos. 11530 & 14783 of 2024, Yerram Vijay Kumar vs. State of Telangana

Supervisory Jurisdiction under Article 227: Limits of High Court Interference with Tribunal Orders

Introduction The judgment of the Kerala High Court in OP(KAT) No.152 of 2023 (decided on 19 January 2026) is a textbook

Public Notice on Misleading Online Trade Mark Registration Services: A Legal Update

Introduction Trade mark registration has become increasingly significant in the context of India’s growing startup ecosystem and brand-driven commerce. Alongside this

Family Name Defence and Trade Mark Infringement under Indian Law: A Critical Analysis of Murickens Marketing System LLP v. Alex G. Murickan

Abstract The intersection between family names and trade mark protection frequently generates complex disputes in Indian intellectual property law. Courts are

Power of the NCLT to Condonе Delay under Section 433 of the Companies Act, 2013: Supreme Court Clarification

Introduction The Supreme Court, in The Property Company (P) Ltd. v. Rohinten Daddy Mazda (2026 INSC 33), has conclusively clarified an

The Bankers’ Books Evidence Act, 1891 in the Post–Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 Era

Abstract The Bankers’ Books Evidence Act, 1891 (BBEA) is a special evidentiary statute enacted to facilitate proof of banking transactions without

Why Chartered Accountants (CAs) and Company Secretaries (CSs) Must Always Retain Original Signed Documents Before Uploading on MCA & Government Portals

A recent criminal prosecution from Chandigarh serves as a serious wake-up call for Chartered Accountants (CAs) and Company Secretaries (CSs) across

Corporate Laws in India: A Comprehensive Overview for Businesses

India’s corporate legal framework is a multi-layered system governing the formation, operation, regulation, restructuring, and dissolution of business entities. Compliance with

Why Do Auditors Sign Audited Financial Statements?

Introduction In Kerala, particularly before the Registrar of Companies, Ernakulam, NCLT Kochi Bench, and commercial courts, a recurring question arises: If

Director & Shareholder Disputes: When NCLT Is the Right Forum (A Practical Guide for Companies, Promoters, and Minority Shareholders)

Disputes between directors and shareholders are among the most sensitive and complex conflicts in corporate governance. Such disputes often involve control

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