Director liability in India arises when a company director breaches statutory duties, participates in default, fails to exercise due diligence, authorises unlawful transactions, makes false statements, commits fraud, or is treated as an “officer who is in default” under the Companies Act, 2013. However, a director is not automatically criminally liable merely because he holds...
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Legal due diligence in India is a structured legal review of a company before an investment, acquisition, merger, loan, joint venture or strategic transaction. It examines corporate records, shareholding, statutory filings, contracts, litigation, employment compliance, tax exposure, intellectual property, data protection, licences, regulatory approvals, debt, related-party transactions and title to assets. The objective is to...
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Acquisitions in India 2026: Top Deals, Legal Framework & Complete M&A Guide Quick summary: India recorded approximately $104 billion in domestic M&A and $22 billion in outbound acquisitions in 2025 — the strongest dealmaking period in over a decade. Landmark transactions include Emirates NBD’s USD 3 billion takeover of RBL Bank, Tata Motors’ ₹40,000 crore...
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Summary A legal risk audit for companies in India is a structured review of corporate, contractual, labour, data-protection, governance, litigation and regulatory risks. It helps companies identify weak documents, poor compliance systems, director liability exposure, contract vulnerabilities, HR risks, DPDP gaps and internal-control failures before they become legal notices, penalties, disputes or litigation. Companies in...
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Legal Risk Mitigation for Directors in India: Why Boardroom Compliance Is Now a Strategic Necessity There was a time when corporate compliance was treated as a secretarial function. Forms were filed, board meetings were recorded, registers were maintained, and directors assumed that their legal responsibility ended with signatures on minutes and resolutions. That time is...
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Introduction The Mamaearth IPO, floated by Honasa Consumer Limited, became one of the most discussed public issues in India’s recent capital-market discourse. The controversy was not merely about whether investors liked or disliked the valuation. The deeper question was legal: can a prospectus be technically compliant with law, and yet still leave investors with an...
Read MoreMerger “acquisition,” and “amalgamation In commercial practice, the words “merger,” “acquisition,” and “amalgamation” are often used together, but they do not always describe the same legal event. In India, a merger or amalgamation is commonly implemented through a statutory scheme under Sections 230 to 232 of the Companies Act, 2013, whereas an acquisition may be...
Read MoreCorporate Laws Amendment Bill 2026: Key Changes in Companies Act and LLP Law India’s corporate regulatory framework is once again under active repair. The Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 was introduced in the Lok Sabha on 23 March 2026 and was referred the same day to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) for closer scrutiny. The...
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Abstract: Section 233 of the Companies Act, 2013 introduces the globally accepted concept of Fast Track Merger Process which introduces a slightly simpler procedure for mergers and amalgamation of certain classes of companies including small companies, holding and subsidiary companies. Introduction: Mergers and amalgamations (M&As) have become the buzzwords in corporate echelons these days. It...
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Introduction: In the realm of legal affairs, the choice between lawyers and company secretaries can significantly impact the outcome of your case. While both professions hold their merits, lawyers often emerge as the preferred choice for their specialized expertise and comprehensive understanding of the legal landscape. In this article, we delve into the intricacies of...
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