A Guide to Responding to an ED Summons in India
Receiving a summons from the Enforcement Directorate (“ED”) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (“PMLA”) or the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (“FEMA”) is…
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From Blueprint to Handover: Mastering Project Escrow Compliance under RERA
I. Why Project Escrow Compliance Matters in 2025 A real‑estate escrow account is no longer a “good‑to‑have” safeguard—it is a statutory obligation that now anchors every large…
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Secure Steps, No Retreat: Supreme Court Locks Res Judicata & Party‑Impleadment in One Stroke
The Supreme Court’s decision in Sulthan Said Ibrahim v. Prakasan & Ors. (Civil Appeal No. 7108 of 2025) delivers a twin lesson in procedural finality. First, res judicata applies not only between separate suits but also…
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Arbitrator Alone Can Test Arbitrability—Delhi High Court Reinforces Section 11 Restraint
Introduction The Delhi High Court has reaffirmed that the power to determine whether an arbitration clause applies to a dispute lies squarely with the arbitral tribunal,…
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Corporate Debtors Can’t Backtrack on Prior Approvals: NCLT Upholds Liability Despite Change in Position
I. Introduction In a significant ruling delivered on 9th May 2025, the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), New Delhi Bench, admitted an application under Section 9…
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One Proceeding at a Time: NCLAT Bars Parallel Insolvency Applications Against Same Personal Guarantor
I. Introduction In a significant reaffirmation of procedural discipline under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (“IBC”), the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), Chennai Bench,…
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