Blog categorized as Legal Insights and Updates

This article discusses a Delhi High Court case involving Ambuja Cements Limited, which challenged the imposition of stamp duty on a merger order under the Indian Stamp Act. The court examined the applicability of an exemption provided under the 1937 Notification, which exempts certain mergers betwee...

In addition to our previous article, which discussed the procedures for initiating and serving claims within the ADGM, both within the UAE and internationally, this article further outlines the process of answering a claim in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Courts. It details the steps for defend...

This article discusses the recent amendment to the Companies (Compromises, Arrangements and Amalgamations) Rules, 2016, allowing fast-track mergers between foreign holding companies and their Indian wholly-owned subsidiaries. The amendment simplifies the cross-border merger process by eliminating th...

This article discusses the case of Larsen & Toubro Ltd. vs. State of Uttar Pradesh, where the Allahabad High Court examined issues regarding project registration under the RERA Act. The court addressed whether L&T could be registered as the sole promoter without including Jaiprakash Infratec...

This article discusses the recent amendment to the Flight and Maritime Connectivity Rules, 2018 (FMC Rules), which now permits in-flight Wi-Fi on all domestic flights in India. The change allows for high-speed internet connectivity when electronic devices are permitted during the flight, significant...

This article discusses the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and its legal framework, focusing on the operation of the ADGM Courts, which were established in 2016. It outlines the structure, jurisdiction, and divisions of the courts, including the Court of First Instance and Court of Appeal. The articl...

This edition of our newsletter explores important legal updates and insights. We are pleased to announced that Alpha Partners is now a proud member of the Singapore Venture & Private Capital Association (SVCA). We also delve into recent amendments to Competition Act, Labour w...

This article discusses the urgent need for labour reforms in India's white-collar sector by emphasising the importance of work-life balance and the inadequacies of existing labour laws, particularly for service-oriented industries. It further discusses the collaborative approach between central...