By: Amrinder Singh Gill, F&M Partner, The Majesty International India’s gas sector is entering an important phase of growth. Across the country, investments are being made in pipelines, city gas distribution networks, LNG terminals, CNG infrastructure, and cleaner fuel alternatives for industry. This expansion is creating opportunities not only for energy companies, investors, and technology providers, but also for lawyers who understand how regulation, contracts, land, safet

ABSTRACT The Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 (Bill No. 85 of 2026) represents the most significant structural overhaul of Indian company law since the Companies Act, 2013. By decriminalizing 85 procedural defaults and replacing criminal sanctions with civil monetary penalties adjudicated by Regional Directors, the Bill fundamentally repositions the relationship between the State and the corporation in regulatory enforcement. This paper contends that India is witnessing

Abstact India occupies a unique and globally unprecedented position in the landscape of corporate social responsibility (CSR) law. While most jurisdictions treat CSR as a voluntary exercise in stakeholder engagement, India transformed it into a statutory obligation through Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013, making it the first country in the world to mandate corporate social expenditure by law. Since its operationalisation through the Companies (Corporate Social Responsi

Abstract This paper examines the evolving landscape of corporate liability resulting from data breaches, analyzing intersection of statutory compliance, tort litigation and fiduciary duties..As cyber threats increase in both sophistication and frequency, corporations face heightened exposure to regulatory penalties, shareholder derivative suits and class-action litigation from affected consumers. Investigating the enforcement mechanisms of frameworks such as General Data Prot

Abstract This research paper presents a comparative legal critique of the structural interplay between shareholder activism and board prerogative, focusing on the jurisdictions of the United States (primarily Delaware corporate law) and India. As institutional investors globally pivot from passive capital providers to active corporate monitors, corporate governance frameworks face an existential tension between managerial discretion and shareholder democracy. This paper exami

Abstract In India, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a pressing priority for businesses, especially in sectors like e-commerce, transportation, digital platforms, and financial services. AI applications are now a mainstay in industries for pricing, demand forecasting, and strategic planning. These advancements have improved operational efficiency and decision-making, but they've also introduced new hurdles in competition law enforcement. Algorithmically collusive be

Abstract The Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) has emerged as India's premier agency for investigating complex corporate fraud under the Companies Act, 2013. Vested with sweeping coercive powers—including the authority to arrest, search, and seize—the SFIO operates in a legal landscape where the boundaries between regulatory enforcement and criminal prosecution have grown increasingly blurred. This paper critically examines those coercive powers against the constituti

Abstract AI (artificial intelligence) is arguably one of the greatest technological developments of the 21st century and has already had major impacts on corporate governance structures, corporate decision-making, compliance systems and commercial operations. Increasingly, various sectors within the Indian economy are using AI to improve efficiencies in their operations including recruitment, e-commerce, customer service, finance such as tax planning or financial analysis, ri

Abstract The rise in technology and the advent of social media has changed the way communication happens and people access information. But, with all the positive things that have happened due to advancements in technology, there are some downsides too, such as the advent of different forms of abuse and harassment, which have taken place through the use of technology. Cyberstalking is one such problem, and women are mostly at its receiving end, due to constant tracking, unwan

Abstract Economic sanctions have been introduced as an effective instrument of international diplomacy and have often been used by states and international institutions to shape state behaviour, preserve international peace and security, and respond to violations of international law. Sanctions are sometimes considered a non-military option to military action, but pose difficult legal and humanitarian questions. Their application often coincides with concepts of state soverei

ABSTRACT Within the modern corporate world, there has been a paradigm shift where ESG criteria have moved from being voluntary corporate social responsibility (CSR) policies to mandatory financial compliance. As such, there is an increasingly prevalent form of deception referred to as greenwashing, where corporations use false, misleading, or even deceptive statements about their green credentials to attract funding and inflate their market value. In this research paper, the

Cryptocurrency has rapidly transformed from a niche digital curiosity to a significant financial asset class worldwide. In India, this transformation has sparked intense debate, regulatory scrutiny, and evolving government policies. The legal landscape surrounding cryptocurrencies remains complex and uncertain, posing challenges for investors, businesses, and regulators alike. This article explores the evolution of cryptocurrency in India, the regulatory framework shaped by t