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
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
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
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
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
Bankers Books Evidence Act, 1891, General
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
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)
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
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:
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
Litigation Strategy Insights for Businesses in Kerala-A Practical Guide for Directors, Entrepreneurs and Professionals
Litigation is often viewed by businesses as a last resort. However, in Kerala’s evolving commercial and regulatory environment, well-planned litigation
Kerala High Court Reaffirms Strong Protection to Registered Trade Marks
The Kerala High Court, in FAO No.118 of 2025 (2025:KER:87639), has reiterated the statutory strength of a registered trade mark
When Does Ownership Pass in a SARFAESI Sale?
Bombay High Court Clarifies the Interplay Between SARFAESI and IBC Interim Moratorium in Arrow Business Development Consultants Pvt. Ltd. v.
President Directs Justice Nisha Banu to Join Kerala High Court After Delay in Assuming Office
The President of India has formally directed Justice J. Nisha Banu, a sitting judge of the Madras High Court, to
Interpretation of Precedent: Supreme Court Clarifies When Its Judgments Are Not Binding Under Article 141
The Supreme Court’s decision in State of West Bengal v. Anil Kumar Dey (2025) offers an important interpretative clarification on
Supreme Court Restores NCLT Admission: Pre-Existing Dispute Must Be Real, Not ‘Moonshine’
In a significant judgment delivered on 10 December 2025, the Supreme Court of India clarified the legal framework governing admission
Supreme Court Sets Aside Kerala High Court Decision on Section 138 NI Act and Cash Transactions Above ₹20,000
The Supreme Court of India, in Shine Varghese Koipurathu v. State of Kerala & Anr. (Criminal Appeal arising out of
Strengthening Board Oversight and Corporate Governance: Lessons from the IndiGo Incident
The recent governance lapse highlighted in the IndiGo incident has once again brought the spotlight back on the significance of
ONE NATION, ONE LICENSE, ONE PAYMENT: A BALANCED FRAMEWORK FOR AI INNOVATION AND COPYRIGHT IN INDIA
Introduction Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) is rapidly transforming the global technological and creative landscape. From medical diagnostics to climate modelling,
Bank Cannot Transfer Frozen Funds Without Notifying Account Holder: Kerala High Court
In a significant judgment, the Kerala High Court has strongly criticized the growing practice of banks transferring money from customers’