Ownership Scrutiny and Tenant Estoppel in Eviction Suits: Supreme Court Clarifies
Recently, in the matter of Jyoti Sharma v. Vishnu Goyal, the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India delivered a significant ruling in a long-pending landlord–tenant dispute. The dispute traces back to a tenancy created in 1953 and culminates in a decree of eviction on grounds of rent default and bona fide requirement, with the Supreme Court […]
Objection to Arbitral Award maintainable only if the Decree is void or passed without proper jurisdiction: Reiterates Supreme Court
In the matter of MMTC Limited versus Anglo American Metallurgical Coal Pvt. Ltd, the Apex Court reiterated and reaffirmed the position that objections against the execution of an award lie in a narrow compass, such as only when a decree is inherently void or passed without jurisdiction. The Supreme Court held that at the stage […]
Evolving Tests for Employer–Employee Relationship under Labour Legislation: Supreme Court Clarifies and Outlines
In a significant judgment in the case of General Manager, U.P. Cooperative Bank Ltd V. Achchey Lal & Anr., the Supreme Court of India clarified the principles for determining the existence of an employer–employee relationship under labour legislations such as the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 and the Factories Act, 1948. The Court outlined four key […]
Formation Of Private Trust By Foreigners For Upkeeping Of Property In India – Whether A Possibility Under FCRA?
Broadly speaking, whenever a question arises of transfer of any article by a foreigner where India is even remotely connected, the first thing that comes to our mind is the rigour of Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (“FCRA”). The FCRA came into force on May 01, 2011, by replacing earlier Act of 1976. The basic purpose […]
ESG Framework in India and Its Challenges
We have always come across investors who are concerned about profits and dividends, but new age investors expect something more from the corporates i.e., they want to know the source of the profits as well. Hence, we are witnessing a sharp rise in ESG space, globally. ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance. ESG investing is also […]
COVID 19 Pandemic & Changing Regime of CSR in India
As it is well-known, in countries like India where economic integration and social inclusion are imperative forces that drive the masses towards growth and development, Corporate Social Responsibility (“CSR”) has become an integral and impactful part of the corporate landscape. The legal framework on CSR outside India began to develop during the 1900s. However, India […]
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