Exploring CSR in India, this article outlines its history, legal frameworks, benefits, notable successes, and drawbacks. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has evolved into a fundamental component of corporate governance in India, spurred by legal requirements. While notable advancements have been achieved, there remains ample opportunity for enhancing governance, transparency, and the evaluation of impact. Corporate
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Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur, is organizing a One-Day Training and Awareness Program on Menstrual Care and Human Rights, in collaboration with the esteemed National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), scheduled for February 17th, 2024. DNLU created history in September 2023 by becoming the first institute to pioneer menstrual leave for all female students, setting a
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Bombay High Court: AO Cannot Re-Open Assessment to Remedy Error Resulting from His Oversight in Assessment The Bombay High Court has ruled that the Assessing Officer cannot take recourse to reopen the assessment to correct an error caused by his oversight during the assessment proceeding. The bench of Justices K. R. Shriram and Kamal Khata
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It is noteworthy that in a most significant legal development we saw how while ruling on the liability pertaining to the overt act committed by unlawful assembly members, the Supreme Court in a most learned, laudable, landmark, logical and latest judgment titled Haalesh @ Haleshi @ Kurubara Haleshi
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Delhi High: Broad Panel Necessary to Ensure Arbitrator Independence Under Clause 64 Of GCC The Delhi High Court has allowed an application filed under Section 14 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act for the termination of an arbitrator’s mandate under his former employment with the respondent, Northern Railway. The court held that a broad-based panel
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Khaitan & Co advised Anarock Property Consultants on Rs.200 crore funding from 360 ONE Asset The outlay will bolster its leadership position in the Indian real estate services space Khaitan & Co has advised Anarock Property Consultants Pvt Ltd on the investment deal of Rs.200 crore from 360 ONE Asset Management Ltd (formerly known as
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Sudipta Chakraborty joins Aditya Birla Group as Vice President – Group Legal & Compliance She was earlier the General Counsel and Head of Compliance at RoundGlass Sudipta Chakraborty has been appointed by the Aditya Birla Group in the position of Vice President – Group Legal & Compliance. With over 19 years of experience in managing
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S&R Associates represented Ennov on acquisition of Calyx’s ‘Enterprise Technology’ While enlarging the global footprint, it addresses the evolving needs of the trade with unparalleled flexibility and accuracy S&R Associates is representing Ennov, a software solutions provider for the life sciences industry, on Indian legal aspects of its proposed acquisition of the ‘Enterprise Technology’ division
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Pinsent Masons launches Vario in the Middle East Pinsent Masons Vario has launched in the Middle East with its flexible services business kickstarting a base from the firm’s Dubai office. The move will see senior legal counsel Britta Spachtholz relocate to Dubai to engage with clients across the region as the firm further embeds its
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Khaitan & Co acted as Legal Counsel to BRLMs It pertained to filing the draft red herring prospectus in the proposed IPO of Aadhar Housing Finance equity shares Khaitan & Co acted as the Indian legal counsel to the Book Running Lead Managers (BRLM) – ICICI Securities Ltd, Citigroup Global Markets India Pvt Ltd, Kotak
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