Nomination is not a statutory testament, says SC : Article by Narendra Dingankar, The Hindu Business Line

In a recent landmark judgment, the Supreme Court, in the case of Shakti Yezdani vs JJ Salgaonkar, conclusively clarified that the act of nomination concerning shares in a company does not confer unequivocal legal ownership of the shares upon the nominee. This decisive ruling effectively dispels the previous ambiguity and uncertainty surrounding this matter, particularly […]
SEBI Newsletter May 2023
Our SEBI Newsletter brings you the latest developments in the world of securities markets. This month we cover: 1. Consultation Paper on definition of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information under SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015. The consultation paper can be accessed at: https://www.sebi.gov.in/reports-and-statistics/reports/may-2023/consultation-paper-on-proposed-review-of-the-definition-of-unpublished-price-sensitive-information-upsi-under-sebi-prohibition-of-insider-trading-regulations-2015-to-bring-greater-clarity-and-uni-_71337.html 2. Consultation paper on draft SEBI (Prohibition of Unexplained Suspicious Trading […]
SEBI Newsletter April 2023
Our SEBI Newsletter brings you the latest developments in the world of securities markets. This week we cover: (1) Advertisement Code for Investment Advisers and Research Analysts. The circular can be accessed here: https://lnkd.in/d7JzUifJ ; (2) Usage of brand name/ trade name by IAs/RAs. The circular can be accessed here: https://lnkd.in/gz2CHPwP ; (3) Calculation of Equilibrium Price […]
How LGBTQ’s are alienated in India’s rental market

LGBTQIA+ couples face several practical challenges in relation to rental accommodations, home loans, and even succession which hinders their right to live a dignified life. Our Partner, Narendra Dingankar gives his insights on how mere recognition of same-sex marriage may not solve the problem related to denial of succession rights, if status quo is maintained […]
Can a Property Transferred via Gift Deed Be Taken Back by the Giver?

Family Settlement Agreement – Grave Need of the Hour
BACKGROUND Family businesses contribute more than 70% of the GDP of India. These businesses are expected to have long term vision rather than merely achieving periodical results. India has a long tradition of prominent business families enjoying high reputation for their contributions. Most of the businesses in India are family businesses operated through listed or […]