Alpha Partners - Publications , Legal Insights and UpdatesAlpha Partners - Publications , Legal Insights and Updateshttps://www.alpha-partners.org/publications/legal-insights-and-updatesFri, 01 May 2026 05:04:32 +0530http://zoho.com/sites/<![CDATA[Abu Dhabi Global Market – Witness Summons and Documents for Trial]]>https://www.alpha-partners.org/publications/post/abu-dhabi-global-market-–-witness-summons-and-documents-for-trial

In addition to our previous article which discussed the process for disclosure and inspection of documents, this article discusses the procedures for witness summons, depositions, and document filing for trials in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Courts. It explains how witness summons require court approval and must be served in advance, while depositions can be conducted before a trial under court orders. It also outlines the requirements for filing and serving documents, including hearing bundles, pre-trial checklists, and case management documents.


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]]>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 05:39:35 +0000<![CDATA[Changes Brought by the Updated Master Direction on Foreign Investment in India Dated 20 January 2025]]>https://www.alpha-partners.org/publications/post/changes-brought-by-the-updated-master-direction-on-foreign-investment-in-india-dated-20-january-2025

The article discusses the updated Master Direction on Foreign Investment in India, issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on January 20, 2025, which introduces key changes for Foreign Owned or Controlled Companies (FOCCs). The amendment allows deferred payment for share transfers and equity swaps, aligning with global investment practices and also clarifies the definition of "control".


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In addition to our previous article which discussed the process for case management conference, this article further discusses the disclosure and inspection of documents and the tendering of evidence in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Courts. It outlines the structured procedures for document disclosure, inspection rights, and evidentiary requirements under the Court Procedural Rules, 2016 (CPR). Key aspects include standard and specific disclosure of documents, privilege claims, witness statements, affidavits, hearsay evidence, and expert testimony.

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]]>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 05:06:16 +0000<![CDATA[Foreign Exchange Management (Foreign Currency Accounts by A Person Resident in India) (Fifth Amendment) Regulations, 2025]]>https://www.alpha-partners.org/publications/post/foreign-exchange-management-foreign-currency-accounts-by-a-person-resident-in-india-fifth-amendment

The article discusses the Foreign Exchange Management (Foreign Currency Accounts by a Person Resident in India) (Fifth Amendment) Regulations, 2025, issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). This amendment liberalizes the rules for Indian exporters, allowing them to open and maintain Foreign Currency Accounts (FCAs) with banks outside India for receiving payments related to the export of goods and services. 


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]]>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 05:01:37 +0000<![CDATA[Amendment to the Foreign Exchange Management (Mode of Payment and Reporting on Non-Debt Instruments) Regulations, 2019]]>https://www.alpha-partners.org/publications/post/amendment-to-the-foreign-exchange-management-mode-of-payment-and-reporting-on-non-debt-instruments-r

The article discusses the Foreign Exchange Management (Mode of Payment and Reporting of Non-Debt Instruments) (Third Amendment) Regulations, 2025, issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). This amendment expands the scope of inward remittances for foreign investors, allowing them to invest in Indian equity instruments, limited liability partnerships (LLPs), investment vehicles, and convertible notes through broader banking channels. It also permits Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) to invest in Indian Depository Receipts (IDRs).


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]]>Sun, 23 Mar 2025 09:11:28 +0000<![CDATA[Private Placement of Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) With Maturity Period of More Than One Year by HFCs – Review of Guidelines]]>https://www.alpha-partners.org/publications/post/private-placement-of-non-convertible-debentures-ncds-with-maturity-period-of-more-than-one-year-by-h

The article discusses the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) revised guidelines for the private placement of Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) with a maturity period of more than one year by Housing Finance Companies (HFCs). The new rules align HFCs with the existing framework for Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) under the 2023 RBI Scale-Based Regulation Directions.


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]]>Sun, 23 Mar 2025 09:07:59 +0000<![CDATA[Central Organization for Railway Electrification v. M/s ECI SPIC SMO MCML (JV): An Analysis]]>https://www.alpha-partners.org/publications/post/central-organization-for-railway-electrification-v.-m-s-eci-spic-smo-mcml-jv-an-analysis

The article analyzes the Supreme Court judgment in Central Organization for Railway Electrification v. M/s ECI SPIC SMO MCML (JV), which addresses the issue of unilateral appointment of arbitrators in arbitration agreements, particularly in public-private contracts. The Supreme Court ruled that such appointments violate the principles of independence, impartiality, and equal treatment of parties under arbitration law and the Indian Constitution. The judgment reinforces the need for fairness in arbitration, ensuring that no party has undue control over the appointment process.




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]]>Sun, 23 Mar 2025 09:04:00 +0000<![CDATA[Indemnity Process]]>https://www.alpha-partners.org/publications/post/indemnity-process

The article discusses the indemnity process in contractual agreements, particularly under Indian and American legal frameworks. The article details the key components of indemnity clauses and outlines the process for claiming indemnity. It also analyzes indemnity provisions in different agreements such as mergers and acquisitions (M&A), service agreements, and joint ventures, highlighting jurisdictional differences between India and the United States. 



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]]>Sun, 23 Mar 2025 08:59:13 +0000<![CDATA[Abu Dhabi Global Markets: Case Management Conference]]>https://www.alpha-partners.org/publications/post/adgm-case-management-conference

In addition to our previous article which discussed the process of answering a claim, this article further discusses the process of Case Management Conference in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Courts. It explains how Case Management Conferences help streamline legal proceedings by setting pre-trial procedures, fixing timelines, and ensuring consensus between parties before a trial. The article outlines the key rules governing Case Management Conferences, including the submission of directions questionnaires, pre-trial checklists, and costs budgets, as well as mechanisms for progress monitoring and dispute resolution. It highlights the structured approach of ADGM Courts in efficiently managing cases and promoting early settlements, reinforcing ADGM's role as a regional dispute resolution hub.



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]]>Sun, 23 Mar 2025 07:47:54 +0000<![CDATA[Securities and Exchange Board of India (Investment Advisers) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2024]]>https://www.alpha-partners.org/publications/post/securities-and-exchange-board-of-india-investment-advisers-second-amendment-regulations-2024

This article discusses the SEBI (Investment Advisers) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2024, which introduce key changes to the investment advisory framework in India. The amendments allow professionals to work as Part-Time Investment Advisers (PTIAs), regulate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in advisory services, and replace the net-worth requirement with a deposit-based system for investment advisers.


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