Introduction The workplace should be a sanctuary of professional growth and dignity, yet for decades, women in India faced an invisible battle against sexual harassment that remained largely unaddressed by formal legal mechanisms. The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, commonly known as the POSH Act, emerged as a […] The post Overview of Workplace Harassment Act in India: The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibi...| Bhatt & Joshi Associates
Introduction The Income Tax Department recently imposed a substantial penalty totaling ₹23.07 crore on ACC Limited, one of India’s leading cement manufacturing companies currently owned by the Adani Group. This enforcement action involves two separate penalty orders pertaining to Assessment Years 2015-16 and 2018-19, both predating the company’s acquisition by the Adani conglomerate.[1] The penalties […] The post Income Tax Department Imposes ₹23 Crore Penalty on ACC Limited: A Comp...| Bhatt & Joshi Associates
Introduction The Allahabad High Court recently delivered a significant judgment that addresses the complex intersection of matrimonial disputes and allegations of abetment to suicide. In the case of Rachana Devi and 2 Others v. State of U.P. and Another, Justice Sameer Jain quashed criminal proceedings against a wife and her parents who were accused of […] The post Matrimonial Discord Is Common, Not Instigation to Suicide: Allahabad High Court on Abetment to Suicide in Matrimonial Disputes ...| Bhatt & Joshi Associates
Introduction On September 26, 2025, the Calcutta High Court took a landmark step in family law jurisprudence by formally approving and publishing the Mandatory Child Access and Custody Guidelines on its official website[1]. This development marks a significant milestone for the State of West Bengal and the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, which […] The post Calcutta High Court Notifies Mandatory Child Access and Custody Guidelines Along With Parenting Plan: A New Era in Famil...| Bhatt & Joshi Associates
Introduction On October 2, 2025, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India released groundbreaking recommendations that will fundamentally reshape the landscape of digital radio broadcast policy in the country. This policy framework introduces digital radio broadcasting services for private broadcasters, marking a significant departure from the exclusively analog FM radio system that has operated for decades. […] The post TRAI Releases Recommendations on Digital Radio Broadcast Policy for P...| Bhatt & Joshi Associates
Introduction In a significant escalation of trade tensions between two major democratic nations, President Donald Trump announced on August 6, 2025, the imposition of an additional 25% tariff on imports from India, effectively doubling the total tariff burden to 50%. This unprecedented trade measure stems from India’s continued procurement and resale of Russian oil despite […] The post U.S. Imposes Additional 25% Tariff on India Over Russian Oil Purchases: An Analysis of Legal Framework, ...| Bhatt & Joshi Associates
Introduction to Novation in OTC Derivatives Contracts The Reserve Bank of India has introduced a significant regulatory framework through the Draft Reserve Bank of India (Novation of OTC Derivative Contracts) Directions, 2025, which was released on July 9, 2025, under Section 45W of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.[1] This development marks a crucial […] The post RBI’s New Directions for Novation of OTC Derivative Contracts appeared first on Bhatt & Joshi Associates.| Bhatt & Joshi Associates
Introduction The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India has recently invited public comments on significant amendments to the corporate insolvency resolution process (CIRP), marking another evolutionary step in India’s insolvency regime. These proposed changes, announced in August 2025, reflect the regulatory body’s commitment to refining the framework that has transformed India’s approach to corporate distress […] The post IBBI’s Proposed CIRP Amendments: Strengthening Transparen...| Bhatt & Joshi Associates
Introduction The signing of the Terms of Reference between India and the Eurasian Economic Union in September 2025 represents a watershed moment in India’s trade diplomacy. India-EAEU agreement to commence negotiations for a free trade agreement marks India’s strategic pivot towards diversifying its trade partnerships beyond traditional Western markets. The Eurasian Economic Union, comprising Armenia, […] The post India-EAEU Free Trade Agreement: A Comprehensive Analysis of Legal Framew...| Bhatt & Joshi Associates
Introduction The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced a transformative regulatory framework through the SEBI (Alternative Investment Funds) (Second Amendment) Regulations 2025, which marks a significant evolution in India’s alternative investment ecosystem. This amendment introduces SEBI co-investment schemes within the Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) framework, creating new opportunities for investors while maintaining […] The post SEBI Co-Investment Schemes F...| Bhatt & Joshi Associates
Delhi High Court: GST rate cuts must be passed to consumers via price reduction, upholding anti-profiteering law.| Bhatt & Joshi Associates
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