S&A Streamlines Legal Processes with Harvey AI

S&A Streamlines Legal Processes with Harvey AI S&A Law Offices has launched AI-Powered Efficiency at Scale in India. Through the integration of Harvey AI across its core legal processes, the firm aims to significantly enhance operational efficiency. By automating traditionally complex and time-consuming tasks, Harvey AI empowers S&A’s legal professionals to streamline their workflows and

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Interim Moratorium And Its Nuances

Interim Moratorium And Its Nuances The abuse of interim moratorium by personal guarantors has become a growing concern as it has been widely used as a tactical move to delay recovery or security enforcement actions initiated by secured creditors under the provisions of the SARFAESI Act, 2002 and RDDBFI Act, 1993 In the Insolvency and

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Matouk Bassiouny Advised Development Partners International On Sylndr’s Series A funding Round

Matouk Bassiouny advised Development Partners International on Sylndr’s Series A funding round Matouk Bassiouny advised Development Partners International (DPI) Venture Capital, the venture arm of Development Partners International, on leading the Series A funding round of Sylndr via the Nclude Fund. As the lead investor, DPI Venture Capital, through the Nclude Fund, continues to support

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Can Morality and Public Order Block a Patent under Section 3(b) of the Patents Act?

The intersection of patent law with ethical and moral considerations brings forth complex legal challenges, especially when evaluating inventions that may affect public health, order, or morality. Section 3(b) of the Indian Patents Act, 1970 serves as a gatekeeper by disqualifying inventions that could potentially harm human, animal, or plant life, health, or the environment,

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Trademark Protection for Indian Fashion Designers

Indian fashion industry, an elegant confluence of tradition and innovation, has emerged as a global force. Indian designers are now recognised not just for their craftsmanship but also for their unique cultural narratives. However, this recognition has led to a rise in imitation and misappropriation, posing a significant threat to original creativity. In such a

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RBI Eases Investments By Fpis In Corporate Debt Securities

RBI Eases Investments By Fpis In Corporate Debt Securities Investment in debt instruments in India by non-resident investors is governed by inter alia the Foreign Exchange Management (Debt Instruments) Regulations, 2019 and the Master Direction – Reserve Bank of India (Non-Resident Investment in Debt Instruments) Directions, 2025 (“RBI Master Direction”). For investment in debt securities

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AZB & Partners Advised Picus Global GmbH On Its Investment In ReelSaga Innovations Private Limited

AZB & Partners advised Picus Global GmbH on its investment in ReelSaga Innovations Private Limited AZB & Partners advised Picus Global GmbH on its investment in ReelSaga Innovations Private Limited, a mobile entertainment platform. The funding round witnessed participation from multiple investors including ITI Growth Opportunities Fund, Eight Innovate Fund II, Nazara Technologies Limited, Waveform

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Khaitan & Co Advised Vertex Ventures Sea Management Pte. Ltd On Its Investment In Metafin Cleantech Finance

Khaitan & Co advised Vertex Ventures Sea Management Pte. Ltd on its investment in Metafin Cleantech Finance Khaitan & Co advised Vertex Ventures Sea Management Pte. Ltd on leading a Series A funding round in Metafin Cleantech Finance Private Limited, a solar-focused non-banking financial company (NBFC), with participation from Prime Venture Partners and Varanium Capital.

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Khaitan & Co Advised Bessemer Venture Partners On Its Investment In EaseBuzz Private Limited

Khaitan & Co advised Bessemer Venture Partners on its investment in EaseBuzz Private Limited Khaitan & Co advised Bessemer Venture Partners on leading the $30 million Series A funding round of EaseBuzz Private Limited, a fintech company offering digital payment solutions. The firm assisted in all aspects of the transaction, including undertaking legal due diligence,

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Settling Regulatory Settlements: A Taxing Tale

[Bhaskar Vishwajeet is a lawyer at a law firm in New Delhi] On April 23, 2025, the Central Board of Direct Taxes issued a Notification that any expenditure incurred in settlement proceedings concerning contraventions under certain laws will not be deemed deductible from the taxable income of a settlement-seeking entity. The Notification exclusively covers only the following legislations:

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