Its a deluge of legislations in the Parliament. Key amendments have been made to several crucial laws. The IBC (Amendment) Bill , 2019 is one such legislation. Get an Insight into the same.

The Infographics captures the all encapsulating Aadhar and its latest amendments along with amendments to other laws. Did You Know the mind boggling statistics from Economic Survey 2019 that was presented by the FM in the Union budget speech? Go Figure. Read more amendments and laws that have been approved in both houses of Parliament and awaiting Presidential approval in the What’s Brewing section.

The Verdict details a recent judgment on powers of the NCLT to pass interim orders even before adjudicating insolvency. Besides your regular dose of Legalese, are the Circulars and Notifications for this month. Round off with Review on a book, movie and TV series. Enjoy the Quote and Lawlipop.

The Union Budget unveiled in July, 2019 brought about the much needed relief to the start up fraternity. Get an insight into the same. The Infographic depicts all details on the 2017 enacted legislation – The HIV AIDS Prevention and Control Act, 2017 – a path breaking law aimed at securing the rights and protecting the interests of people affected by HIV / AIDS. “Did you know” the latest on Arbitration law and recent developments? “Go figure”. The amendments in the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and National Investigation Agency (Amendment) Bill have been brewing for a while now. Read more on them in the “Whats brewing “section. In The “Verdict” section, we bring you a recent judgment on the rights on suspended Board in the insolvency process. Learn your regular dose of legal words and phrases in “legalese”. Besides, the circulars and notifications necessary for professionals. Round off with Review on a book, movie and TV series. Read the Quote and enjoy the lawlipop.

One of the most awaited and talked about events in the tech startup world was the Uber IPO that came out in May, 2019. Read our “Insights” section to know all about it. The “infographics” section illustrates about the Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy Act, 2017 – a first of its kind university in India . “Go Figure” brings you statistics on the number of companies that faced prosecution under the Companies Act, 2013. “Did you know” the number of companies that faced prosecution for failure to comply with annual filing compliance? The “Whats brewing” section brings you details of the proposed amendments to the Copyright Act, 1057 and it Rules. The “Verdict” focuses on a judgment that will have a bearing on the usage of social media and its various platforms to share one’s views. Besides, legalese we bring you circulars and notification that are crucial for accounting, compliance and legal professionals. For some entertainment (mixed with law) red our Review on a book, movie and TV series. For dessert , there is legal quote and lawlipop!

The amendment in the Prohibition of Insider trading regulations seems to be a whiff of fresh air in the scorching summer. Read the Insights section to find out if it is indeed so. The Anti hijacking laws have been highlighted in the infographics section. “Did you know” the law and modalities for striking off / removal and closure of a company? “Go Figure”!
An amendment to increase the gestational period of medically and legally terminating a pregnancy has been lying in the cans for almost 5 years now. Learn more on that in our “Whats brewing” section. The “Verdict” deals with the admissibility of a case pertaining to entry of women in mosques. Besides, we bring you circulars and notification that impacted India Inc., last month. Some legal entertainment? Sure, with our book, Review, movie and TV series preview. Complete with a quote and don’t forget to enjoy the lawlipop! Happy holidays!

Its April! Election fever is rising across the country and so are the legal developments impacting India Inc. Recently the Tamil Nadu state government issued an order giving clarity on the stamp duty payable on transfer of property in the course of merger / amalgamation. More on that in our Insights section. There is a legislation governing the design and development of Footwear! The infographic section will throw light on the same. “Go Figure” on the pendency of civil and criminal cases in our Courts while the “Did you know” section brings you information on the status of pending writ petitions in courts. The State of Tamil Nadu has been in the news for bringing in a legislation on tenancy. Check it out in the “Whats brewing” section. The “Verdict” deals with the one RBI circular and the SC order that shook the debt recovery process in the country. Get your regular dose of circulars and notification, book, movie & TV series review. Cool off the spiking summer with our Lawlipop and quote!

The Ordinance banning unregulated deposits was a surprise yet welcome move. In this edition we bring you the details on the same. The Infographics takes a look at one of the most recent legislation governing the national sporting scenario. The statistics on the insolvency resolution process since its inception is thematically in the Go Figure section. An interesting Q&A session with Mr. Siby Antony-Chairman & Whole-time Director of Edelweiss Asset Reconstruction Company Ltd, Edelweiss Group. The Verdict deals with an interim order passed by the Supreme Court which has created a future on whether the judiciary is fast becoming the Executive as well. We also bring our regular dose of latest decided cases of NCLT / NCLAT cases this month. A set of legal phrases to learn from our Legalese section.
Catch the (P)review of 1990 movie is a concoction courtroom drama and family relations.The American TV series that is naval legal thriller. Read the review of a novel which is based on the children legislation of the Unite Kingdom. Cool off with the Lawlipop and the quote.

The long awaited 5 year proposal for a one stop regulation to monitor the manner and quality of services rendered by chartered accountants of certain types of specified companies has arrived. Get an insight into the National financial Reporting Authority. The Infographics takes a look at an amalgam of the armed forces laws in all its glory. Whats brewing? The promulgation of the Companies Amendment Ordinance, 2019! The verdict  deals with a recent NCLT case involving an oil giant. “Go figure” on the provisions of rotation of Statutory Auditors and their technicalities. The “Did you know?” section illustrates crucial aspects of the same. We also bring our regular dose of latest decided cases of NCLT / NCLAT cases this month. A set of legal phrases to learn from our Legalese section. Catch the (P)review of 1980’s movie based on the first war crime prosecutions in British military history  and an American TV series that centers around a criminal defense attorney. Read the review of powerful novel which deals with racism. Read about a legal thriller novel in the “Review” section and watch the “Preview” of a true story which was authored into a novel and then made in to a movie on the Guildford Four who were wrongly convicted for an offence they had not committed. Round off with the Lawlipop and the quote.

It is the finale edition for 2018! SEBI has rounded off the year by announcing major relaxations on compliance provisions especially for start ups! Read more about this in the Insights section. The ethics of medicine and the tenets of law together forms the crux of the Medico legal Act. The Infographic section illustrates crucial aspects of the same. We also bring our regular dose of latest decided cases of NCLT / NCLAT cases this month. A set of legal phrases to learn from our Legalese section. Ever heard about outer space arbitration? Go figure! Catch the (P)review of 1980’s movie based on the first war crime prosecutions in British military history and an American TV series that centers around a criminal defense attorney. Read the review of powerful novel which deals with racism. It’s been a historic year as the Supreme Courts had passed path breaking judgments on issues ranging from gender neutrality to religion. We bring you a compilation of such judgments in the Verdict. In the “What’s Brewing” Section, we bring to you a follow up on our January 2018 article on drones. A lot has brewed in less than a year! Do not forget to go through the circulars and notifications this month for the benefit of professionals. The Lawlipop captures a few things to look out for in 2019. Complete your knowledge gain in 2018 with our quote. Happy reading. Happy 2019!

In early November, The President promulgated an ordinance with some key amendments to the existing Companies Act, 2013. We bring you an insight into the key amendments which will have far reaching impact if implemented. The ever important Food safety and standards legislation has been graphically depicted in the Infographics section. We also bring our regular dose of latest decided cases of NCLT / NCLAT cases this month. Yet another bunch of legal phrases to learn from from our Legalese section. Catch the (P)review of  a coming of age story of a law student in our monthly legal movie  and an American court room drama for TV series. Read the review of a debut novel of an attorney turned author who died tragically recently. “Go Figure” is our take on data visualization on all key legal issues on law using patterns, diagrams and trends. In “The Verdict” read about the judgement which is touted as a giant step in making judiciary transparent. In the “What’s Brewing” Section, we take a look at the recent amendments passed on issues of rapid growing concern – juvenile justice. Do not forget to go through the circulars and notifications this month for the benefit of professionals. Digest all the content with our Lawlipops. Round off with the Quote.

In this month’s edition, we bring you an insight into the recent proposal of compliance by the Re(a)l owners of companies as required by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. A look at the evolution, development and current scenario of the Maritime Laws in India are eye catchingly depicted in the Infographics section. Get a regular update of the latest decided cases of NCLT / NCLAT cases this month. Sharpen your legal knowledge with legal phrases from our Legalese section. Catch the (P)review of a woman centric true story in our monthly legal movie and an American court room drama for TV series. Read the review of a novel of crime thriller cum family drama rolled into one.

“Go Figure” is our take on data visualization on all key legal issues on law using patterns, diagrams and trends. In “The Verdict” we bring you the most recent historic and landmark Judgment that has proved how progressive we are as a nation. In the “What’s Brewing” Section, we take a look at some niche areas that are in immediate need of stringent and objective laws. Do not forget to go through the circulars and notifications this month for the benefit of professionals. Wind up this edition of Law Tree with our Lawlipop and quote. Get enlightened.

In a month of festivities, we have another reason to celebrate – the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) circulated a draft working paper on amendments to the Take over Code as well as replacing the Buy Back regulations with a new set of Regulations. This has been done to ease and encourage disclosure and compliance. While SEBI is in the process of notifying the same, we bring you an insight into such approved provisions / regulations in the buyback and take over code.

The infographics section brings to you graphic representation on laws of surrogacy – an all-important legislation waiting to take off. Our monthly update of the latest decided cases of NCLT / NCLAT for your knowledge. As always, new legal phrases from our Legalese section to enlighten and educate. Catch the (P)review of a commercially and critically acclaimed legal movie based on the best selling novel and an American courtroom drama for TV series. Read the review of a novel of one of the most celebrated lawyer-authors of our times. It is all the more intriguing as the central character is a young kid.

“Go Figure” is our take on data visualization on all key issues on law using patterns, diagrams, and trends. In “The Verdict” we bring you two landmark judgment (s) that were passed by the Supreme Court. Do not forget to go through the circulars and notifications of August, 2018 for the benefit of professionals. Wind up this edition of Law Tree with our Lawlipop and quote. Happy festivals…Happy reading!!

Recently the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) made public its recommendations on data protection and privacy regulations just a little ahead of the release of the whitepaper by the Justice Srikrishna Committee regarding enactment of the law on data protection and privacy. As India gears up for a comprehensive legislation on data protection in the digital age, we give you an insight into the TRAI recommendations and how the data protection Act should safeguard the interest of all stakeholders.

The ever dynamic and omnipresent laws of consumer protection has been depicted pictorially in the infographics section. Our regular update on the latest decided cases of NCLT / NCLAT this month. Learn new legal phrases from our Legalese section. Catch the (P)review of a commercially and critically acclaimed legal movie drama alongside a legal comedy TV series. Read the review and (then the novel) of a recently published by one of the best crime story author of our times. Cool off with our Lawlipop and quote.

The Law tree has just become a monthly legal journal with additional new sections – “Go Figure” our latest offering on interesting legal information in a visual context using patterns, diagrams and trends. In “The Verdict” section we share details of landmark judgement(s) that were delivered by our judicial systems. The power of knowledge is doubled when it is shared. Law Tree strives to do the same. Happy reading!!

The Central government has provided relief by introducing the exhaustive amendments to the IBC, 2016. Give an insight into the well thought of amendments that intend to safeguard the interest of all stakeholders. The law relating to wills pictorially depicted in the infographic section. Our regular update on the latest decided NCLT / NCLAT this month. Yet another interesting case and its anecdotes are shared by our founder Mr. AK Mylsamy in his podcast. Learn new legal phrases from our Legalese section. An interesting Q&A session with Mr. S. Balasubramanian. Catch the (P)review of an all-time favourite legal comedy and hit TV series in the late 60’s. Important circulars and notifications for the benefit of professionals. Cool off with our Lawlipop and quote. As the Law Tree moves from being a fortnightly to a monthly from June 2018, watch this space for exciting and educative new additions!

As we quietly celebrated second anniversary of our legal fortnightly, we became the first in the country to launch an exhaustive and extensive portal on Insolvency and Bankruptcy cases – www.ibccases.com. Keeping with the same, we bring you an insight into the evolution of the IBC code, landmark judgements and the future of insolvency resolution. Our Infographic gives you a graphic description of the legislation on Special Marriages. The latest decided NCLT / NCLAT cases of this fortnight. Yet another interesting case and its anecdotes are shared by our founder Mr. AK Mylsamy in his podcast. Learn new legal phrases from our Legalese section. ‘Old is gold’. Catch the timeless classic movie and TV series in (P)review section. Important fortnightly circulars and notifications for the benefit of professionals. Lawlipop and quote will keep you cool this summer.

In this edition of the Law tree, get an insight into how cross border mergers have been made easier by the RBI. Get familiar with the latest insolvency cases which have been decided by the NCLT/NCLAT under the IBC case laws section. The History of Indian Law is presented in detail in the infographics section. Yet another interesting case and its anecdotes are shared by our founder Mr. A K Mylsamy in his podcast. Learn new legal phrases from our Legalese section. Read our review of a recent legal crime thriller and then read the novel!! The circulars and notifications continue to enrich the academic knowledge of an array of professionals. Lawlipop and quote will complete this fortnights’ one stop knowledge gain!

Its raining (AI) as we head into summer!! In this edition, we entirely focus on the evolution of what was once just a figment of human imagination. Artificial intelligence, popularly known by its acronym “AI” is slowly yet surely impacting our lives in more way than one. While scientists and technology experts hotly debate the advantages and disadvantages of letting AI take over our lives, the one question on all our minds – is human apocalypse imminent? From insights to infographics, movie/ TV series to lawlipop… read on and let your (human) intelligence decide!

In this edition, we take a look at the cocktail of methods adopted by corporates to show inflated financial performance in order to avoid/evade tax. The omnipresent Patent laws are presented crystal clear in the infographic section. Listen in to Mr. AK Mylsamy podcast about an oppression-mismanagement case between Wynn’s Mekuba India Pvt Ltd and its Promoters/shareholders. Your regular dose of latest insolvency cases which have been decided by the NCLT / NCLAT under the IBC case laws section. The legal luminary and senior advisory to our law firm, Mr. K K Balu shares about how he managed being at the helm of the CLB in an interesting Q&A. Legalese, Lawlipop, review about a recent legal novel to hit town and the quote complete February’s knowledge gain from Lawtree.

This fortnight, get an insight into the intention behind the government’s announcement to de-register 1.20 lakh more companies – weed out black money. The Art laws are presented in detail in the infographics section. Listen in to Mr. AK Mylsamy talk in detail about an NCLT case between a Bank and a listed company. Get familiar with the latest insolvency cases which have been decided by the appellate tribunal under the IBC case laws section. All you need to know about investing in Bitcoins can be found in the “Whats brewing ” section. Do not forget to learn about a legal phrase / word.  Savour the Lawlipop and read about a recent legal novel to hit town. Happy reading!!!

In this edition, get an insight into the breather provided by the Central government by introducing the Condonation of Delay Scheme, 2018. The gamut of environmental laws are vividly captured in the infographic section. Mr. AK Mylsamy shares his experience on arguing in a case between textile mill giants in his podcast.  Read through the latest IBC cases decided in the Supreme Court and NCLAT. Mr. Ramesh Rajan, Managing Partner, Leap Ridge Advisors, LLP  takes us through his professional journey in the Q&A section. Legal jargon becomes easy when you read the Legalease section. Round off this fortnight’s knowledge gain with the fun Lawlipop and the movie / tv series review.

​This fortnight we take a look at the sweeping changes recently made to the FEMA regulations. The infographic gives us a low down on sexual harassment at work place. Listen in to Mr. A K Mylsamy talk about recent NCLT case in his pod cast. Like a steaming cup of coffee, there is always something brewing in the legal space. Check it out in our latest “whats brewing” section. Get the latest development in the IBC world through recently decided cases. Savour the lawlipops, and forget not to read the Legal quote. Know your law through the legal ease and finally… catch the review of a legal movie / TV series and watch it soon!

This fortnight we give you an insight into the another form of corporate crime – manslaughter. The Infographic deals with something that is omnipresent in our life. In a first of its kind, our founder Mr. A.K Mylsamy talks about an interesting legal case argued by him.  Mr. T T Rangaswamy of the TVS group opens our Q&A section with some simple facts that make him what he is! Enjoy the Lawlipop and mull over the legal quote. Read on for more. Read more for more!!

Post Dussehra, the temperatures have dipped across the country due to monsoon. However, the heat is up in the Corporate world –  the disqualification of directors from the Boards of all companies in which they were directors due to non-filing of annual returns for 3 years. Read on to know more. Our Lawlipop and legal quote complete the knowledge gain.
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In this edition, we take a look at the latest FDI policy in which, for the first time start-ups have been allowed to obtain 100% FDI from foreign investors. This tweak in the FDI policy, introduced by the Government, is definitely a major boost to the start-ups in the country. The Infographics section depicts Media laws – current scenario and future prospects in all its glory. The breaking (rather shattering) of the glass ceiling by women has been highlighted in the Lawlipop section… along with the threat of online gaming – blue whale which has claimed more than 130 lives worldwide… and last but certainly not the least, read the Quote. Get enriched.

This fortnight, we look at the sweeping changes that have been proposed to the existing Companies Act, 2013. The Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2017 that has been passed in the Lok Sabha is to be presented in the Rajya Sabha for its approval and assent. The amendments are essentially aimed at easing procedural/ reporting challenges and encouraging incorporation of companies. The data privacy laws, its current scenario and interesting cases are lucidly captured in the infographic section. The Lawlipop and the legal quote complete this fortnightly’s knowledge gain. Read on.

This month, get an insight into the concept of limited liability and how Courts (especially) the NCLT views the same. The Lawlipop features the SC verdict on the Right to Privacy. Also the impact of GST in a light hearted way! Dont forget to read our legal quote! Enjoy!

This fortnight,  get an insight into some of the (in) famous corporate scandals that country has witnessed and the growing role of a multi disciplinary governmental agency – the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO). The Lawlipop illustrates the whopping fine imposed on Google by the EU and introduction of a Robot Cop in Hyderabad police! This in addition to the circulars and notifications and the Quote of the fortnight. As always… Happy reading!!

This edition will see us sharing insights on a host of exemptions announced by the government with a view to give impetus to private companies, start-ups and not for profit companies. The provisions of the information technology have been exhaustively and lucidly captured in the infographics section. Don’t forget to read our quote for this edition. Happy reading!!

As we enter our 2^nd year with the 21^st edition of The Law Tree^®, we take you on an Insight into Non Performing Assets, showcase a comprehensive Infographic on Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, share valuable Circulars & Notifications from Corporate Law, FEMA & SEBI and finish on a lighter vein of Lawlipop.