Asia: Corporate/Commercial Law

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Uttar Pradesh cabinet has approved an amendment to the Uttar Pradesh Dookan Aur Vanijya Adhishthan Adhiniyam, 1962, extending its coverage from selected urban areas to the entire state...

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Building on earlier amendments to the Companies Act, 2013 (“Companies Act”), the recently introduced Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 (the “Bill”) is currently before a Joint Parliamentary Committee...

The evolution of India’s insolvency framework from a fragmented and largely creditor-unfriendly regime to the consolidated structure under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (“IBC”) has significantly reshaped the risk landscape for company directors, particularly in periods of financial distress.

The Securities and Exchange Board of India ("SEBI") vide its circular dated 07.04.2026 ("SEBI Observations Circular")1 has granted a one-time relaxation with respect to the validity of SEBI observation letters issued under the SEBI (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations 2018 ("ICDR Regulations").

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal delivered a landmark ruling on whether credit facilities restructured under RBI guidelines retain their secured status during liquidation proceedings without corresponding modification of charge registration. The judgment addresses the complex interplay between corporate debt restructuring, charge registration requirements under company law, and the insolvency resolution framework, establishing critical precedents for consortium lending practices.

Building on earlier amendments to the Companies Act, 2013 (“Companies Act”), the recently introduced Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 (the “Bill”) is currently before a Joint Parliamentary Committee...

The Indian government is currently evaluating a landmark policy shift that could allow Foreign Direct Investment (“FDI”) in inventory led e-commerce models, specifically for export purposes.

At a recent Withers KhattarWong seminar held in collaboration with The Obama Foundation, the speakers explored how difficult conversations could be approached with greater clarity, confidence, and contextual understanding.

Discusses how the latest changes to ancillary fund regulation (soon to be renamed 'giving funds') could reshape your charitable giving & affect Australian charities.

With the deadline approaching fast, societies that have not yet re-registered (or elected to wind-up) should take urgent steps to begin the process.