Decoded


"DECODED" represents our Firm's initiative to make legal concepts and their business implications more accessible to our readers. Through a diverse collection of content including articles, newsletters and opinion pieces, we break down complex legal matters into clear, actionable insights.
Our team regularly produces comprehensive legal analyses and updates, helping organizations understand and adapt to new legislation. These insights serve as practical tools for executives and industry participants who need to stay current with India's evolving legal landscape.


Regulation of Surroagacy under the Surrogacy [Regulation] Act, 2021

India's surrogacy legislation prohibits commercial surrogacy and only allows altruistic arrangements. In altruistic surrogacy, the surrogate mother receives no payment or incentives beyond necessary medical expenses and an insurance coverage. The law treats commercial surrogacy as a serious offfence, making it non-bailable and non- compoundable. Those found guilty face up to 10 years in prison and fines of up to 10 lakh rupees.

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DOCTRINE OF GROUP OF COMPANIES

Recently, last year in December, 2023, the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in the case Cox & Kings Limited v. SAP India Private Limited1 determined the application of the Group of Companies doctrine [Doctrine] in the Arbitration realm of India.

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Government Amends Reporting Rules for Payments to Micro and Small Enterprises

The Central Government, under the authority granted by section 405 of the Companies Act, 2013, has issued an amendment Dated 15 July 2024 to the Specified Companies (Furnishing of Information about Payment to Micro and Small Enterprise Suppliers) Order, 2019.

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HANDBOOK ON RIGHT TO ABORTION

The Supreme Court of India has recently ruled that all women in India, regardless of marital status, have the right to have safe and legal abortions, a ruling that will have far- reaching implications

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HANDBOOK ON GUIDELINES FOR PREVENTION OF MISLEADING ADVERTISEMENTS AND ENDORSEMENTS FOR MISLEADING ADVERTISEMENTS, 2022

Prior to the issuance of the Guidelines for Prevention of Misleading Advertisements and Endorsements for Misleading Advertisements, 2022, the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, allowed for the statutory protection of consumer rights against deceptive or fraudulent advertising.

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HANDBOOK ON FAMILY LAWS IN INDIA

Primary object of Habeas Corpus petition for child's custody is to determine in whose custody the best interest of the child will be advanced. In the petition seeking writ of habeas corpus in matter relating to custody of child, the Court exercises an inherent jurisdiction, independent of any statute and therein the paramount consideration of the Court is to ascertain what is in the best interest of the child

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HANDBOOK ON CONSUMER PROTECTION LAW

Consumer complaints filed under the Consumer Protection Act shall not be transferred to the High Court under Article 226 – Transfer petition dismissed as infructuous.

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POCSO ACT: EVOLUTION OF JURISPRUDENCE THROUGH JUDGEMENTS

Prevention of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act came into effect in 2012 as a comprehensive measure to prevent and protect minors from any form of physical or non-physical sexual abuse, child pornography and sexual assault. The Act recognizes a child as someone under the age of 18.

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DEFAMATION AGAINST ACTOR/ARTISTS

The Rajasthan High Court on Wednesday dismissed a criminal complaint for defamation filed in the year 2017 against Actor Akshay Kumar concerning the movie - Jolly LLB 2.

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THE COMPANIES (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2020

The Lok Sabha on September 19, 2020 passed the Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2020 (“Amendment Bill”), which inter alia seeks to decriminalize certain offences under the Companies Act, 2013 (“Companies Act”), reduce/omit certain penalties prescribed under the Companies Act, and offer some relaxations from processes/compliances to achieve ease of doing business.

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THE RAJASTHAN MADARSA BOARD BILL, 2020

A bill to establish a Board of Madarsa Education in the State of Rajasthan and to provide for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

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FACELESS TAX ASSESSMENT

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) vide notification dated 13.08.2020 notified the scheme for FACELESS ASSESSMENT (“Scheme”). The Scheme envisages carrying out of assessment through an assessment unit which may complete the assessment with assistance from other units i.e. verification unit, technical unit and review unit (“Units”).

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CYBER CRIMES IN INDIA

Cybercrime in India has surged amidst the country’s unprecedented coronavirus lockdown. The extreme measures of imposing the lockdown in order to contain the novel corona virus have been accompanied by a dramatic rise in cybercrimes across the country. The present scenario of heightened online activity has provided cyber criminals enough opportunities to launch cyber attacks.

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TELEMEDICINE PRACTICE IN INDIA

"The Telemedicine Guidelines, 2020" and how they will affect a registered medical practitioner in India.

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CORONAVIRUS PACKAGE

Helping businesses recover from the COVID-19 Pandemic

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PAYMENT OF WAGES DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC

A Moral or A Legal Obligation?

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