This article is written by Anant Tiwari, pursuing B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) programme from National Law Institute University, Bhopal. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Act, 2026 represents Parliament’s response to a self-inflicted judicial crisis. By inserting an Explanation to Section 3(31), it reverses State Tax Officer v. Rainbow Papers Ltd. (2022), which had elevated State statutory first charges to secured creditor status within the Section 53 waterfall, disrupting

This article is written by Anamika Prasad, pursuing B.A.LL.B (Hons.) from Amity University, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. In the commercial sector, trademark law is crucial for safeguarding companies' identities, reputations, and goodwill. Trademarks are now significant intellectual property assets that make one trader's goods and services apart from another due to increased competition and globalisation. Trademark abuse or unauthorised use frequently leads to consumer confusion a

This article is written by Leesha Agrawal, pursuing B.Com. LL.B. (Hons.) from the Institute of Law, Nirma University, Ahmedabad. The Satyam scandal marked a significant turning point in the development of corporate governance in India by exposing critical deficiencies in corporate accountability, financial transparency, auditing practices, and regulatory oversight. The scandal not only weakened investor confidence but also revealed the inadequacy of existing governance mechan

This article is written by Neethu Maria Abraham, pursuing B.Com LL.B from Mar Gregorios College of Law, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Biometric and genetic data have rapidly emerged as pivotal digital assets within corporate ecosystems, reshaping the boundaries of governance, intellectual property, and ethics. Their integration into authentication systems, research channels, personalized medicine, and fintech has transformed identity itself into a resource of immense strategic

This article is written by Divanshi Agrawal, pursuing LL.B. from Lloyd Law College, Greater Noida. The importance of environmental, social and governance (ESG) in corporate governance has changed the laws in India, alongside the formation of the ESG repost has continuously enabled the addition of greenwashing, where corporations purposely misrepresent their sustainability credentials. The purpose of this article is to analyse the Indian ESG regulatory law, especially the Secu

This article is written by Preksha Pushpam Jain, pursuing B.COM LL.B. (Hons.) from Veer Narmad South Gujarat University. The recent growth in the field of influencer marketing has changed the entire landscape of digital advertising as specialist agencies take care of the relationship between brands and influencers. In spite of their importance in the planning, monitoring, and implementation of the marketing campaign, the issue of legal responsibility of the influencer marketi

This article is written by Stuti Tiwary, pursuing B.A.L.L.B (Hons.) from Amity Law School, Amity University Lucknow. Due diligence plays a crucial role in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), both in company and corporate laws. It is a thorough process carried out before finalising a corporate deal, aimed at examining the legal, financial, operational, and regulatory aspects of the target company. This process helps in identifying risks, liabilities, opportunities, and compliance

This article is written by Honey Jain, pursuing B.A.LL.B from Maharaja Sayajirao University, Baroda. Trade secrets have always been a foundation of commercial advantage: the formula, the algorithm, the client list, the process that a competitor simply cannot replicate. For most of legal history, protecting these assets was a problem of physical security, locked filing cabinets, non-disclosure agreements, and the occasional breach of confidence lawsuit. The digital age has dis

This article is written by Tejal Vairagade pursuing B.A.LL.B from GH Raisoni University, Saikheda, M.P. School of Law. The modern startup board is a curious thing; it is the startup founder’s best friend, and with capital in the room, often a worst enemy. In this piece, we will explore how directors on startup boards generate structural, financial, and relational conflicts of interest when funding is on the table, and how these conflicts often operate outside of the founder’s