NUALS Law Journal
Abhishek Iyer Introduction Back in 2017, several media reports emerged about the circulation of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information [Hereinafter “UPSI”] of about 12 listed companies in various private WhatsApp group chats. On 29th May, 2020, Securities and Exchange Board of India [Hereinafter “SEBI”] through its Adjudication Order[1] imposed a penalty of Rs. 45 lakh and […]
Vishesh Jain and K.Amoghavarsha Introduction On 5th June 2020, the Government of India promulgated an ordinance for the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 as a closing move to what was a series of steps to protect Corporate Debtors from initiation of insolvency proceedings in these unprecedented times. It has inserted Section 10A which has effectively […]
Rashi Rawat and Himanshu Kumar Introduction In January 2020, the Supreme Court in Anuradha Bhasin took an unprecedented stand on the rampant internet shutdowns in India. According to the Court, it was a situation in which Liberty and Security were at loggerheads and it was of great significance that this pendulum should not swing to […]
Ashna D. Senior Editor – NLJ Board A Win for LGBT Rights at the Workplace Since 2019, efforts have been underway in the United States to pass the Equality Act, which would extend much needed federal law protections under the 1964 Civil Rights Act to the LGBT community. The Bill, now pending consideration by a […]
Subiyah Hafeez Siddiqui and Arifa Hafeez Siddiqui Introduction: The Manipur Legislative Assembly recently witnessed what has become a norm in Indian politics: abuse of power, complete disregard of electoral mandate and violation of the constitutional process. The Speaker of the Assembly, Yumnam Khemchand Singh failed to attend to the application moved to disqualify eight members […]
Saumya Agarwal and Sakshi Ajmera The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on 22 May 2020, in the case of State Bank of India v. M/s. Metenere Limited adjudicated upon the issue of independence of an interim resolution professional (IRP)/ resolution professional (IRP) during a corporate insolvency resolution process (CIRP). Though in the instant case, […]
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