Its never too late to comply

Pioneer Legal - Its never too late to comply

In recent years, the Indian startup scene has seen significant growth. However, startups often face challenges trying to remain compliant with applicable laws due to factors like cost and limited experience and this can lead to value erosion during fundraising and expose founders to indemnification requests from investors. To strike a balance between profitability and […]

Weird Wednesdays

Pioneer Legal - Weird Wednesdays

𝗔 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝘄 𝗢𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗲 – In a unique legal case in Kollam, Kerala, Sasilekha and Geetha engaged in a dispute over the ownership of a cow. In an unprecedented move, they approached the court, seeking resolution through a DNA test on the cow to establish ownership conclusively. Following the DNA test, it […]

RBI Newsletter August 2023

Our RBI Newsletter for the month of August 2023 gives summarised updates regarding the latest regulatory developments. Read the full newsletter below and for more information, get in touch with our Associates Jinal Shah, Rugwed Dhage and Smrithi Balasubramanian. #PioneerLegal #LawAtPL  #RBINewsletter  #Regulatory

Weird Wednesdays

Pioneer Legal - Weird Wednesdays

Resurrecting Identity: Lal Bihari returned to his hometown Khalilabad to obtain residence, income, and caste certificates for a bank loan for his handloom business. To his shock, he discovered that he had been declared dead on official papers in 1976 due to a bribe paid by his relatives to claim his land. Determined to regain […]

Right of a Nominee V. right under succession laws

Pioneer Legal - Right of a Nominee V. right under succession laws

The term ‘nominee’ refers to a person designated by another to act on their behalf. Although not legally defined, it’s used in contexts like insurance, company, banking, and securities laws. Nonetheless, a nominee’s rights conflicts with succession laws in India. The issues in relation to the right of a nominee vis-à-vis rights under succession laws […]

Weird Wednesdays

Pioneer Legal - Weird Wednesdays

In our quest to pioneer knowledge for the legal fraternity, we introduce “𝗪𝗲𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀” today. Every fortnight, we will bring weird cases that will make you sit up and notice. In a quirky legal saga, a District of Columbia judge’s audacious $54 million lawsuit against his local dry cleaner over a vanished pair of pants […]

Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023

Pioneer Legal - Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023

The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) has recently received presidential approval and is poised to bring significant changes to India’s data privacy landscape. Here’s a concise summary of its key provisions: Definitions: Personal Data: Information identifying an individual. Data Fiduciary: Entities responsible for processing personal data. Data Principal: The person to whom […]

Partner’s Message: Narendra Dingankar #4yearsofPL

Pioneer Legal - Partner's Message: Narendra Dingankar #4yearsofPL

As we celebrate our 4 year anniversary, Pioneer Legal continues to represent professional excellence in the legal industry. In this video, our Partner Narendra Dingankar reiterates our dedication to adding value to our clients and our commitment to not just chase numbers, but to stand by our core values of trust, integrity and quality. #PioneerLegal #4yearsofPL #LawFirmwithaDifference #LegalExcellence #Growth