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Articles by Satvik Varma

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Court Termination of Pregnancy

  Satvik Varma   31 July 2017 at 13:14

On Friday, the Supreme Court of India declined the abortion request of a 10-year-old rape survivor who was reportedly 32 weeks pregnant. Doctors who examined the adolescent opined that an abortion at this stage posed a risk to her life. Under the cir ..


Posted in Others |   420 Views


Building Block For A Real Estate Regulator

  Satvik Varma   04 May 2017 at 10:48

Starting 1st May 2017, the much awaited Real Estate (Regulation & Development) Act (the �Act�) comes into effect. The ministry of Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation recently notified 69 out of the total 92 sections of the Act and ..


Posted in Others |   333 Views


Institutional Investors - Watchdog to Corporate Boards

  Satvik Varma   22 December 2016 at 18:00

So far, one of the most positive developments of the Tata-Mistry corporate tussle has been the focus it has drawn on the state of corporate governance in India. The role, powers, functions, duties, obligations and responsibilities of Board of Directo ..


Posted in Corporate Law |   283 Views


The Independence of Directors

  Satvik Varma   07 November 2016 at 11:39

Cyrus Mistry’s removal as chairman of Tata Sons Ltd. and his subsequent letter to the Board, highlighting amongst other things, the “failure on the part of the directors to discharge their fiduciary duty owed to the stakeholders of Tata S ..


Posted in Corporate Law  10 comments |   474 Views


The New Anti-Hijacking Act - Notable additions & what got overlooked

  Satvik Varma   08 June 2016 at 12:36

The lingering threat of aircraft hijacking by militant organisations compelled our lawmakers to review our existing legislation and preparedness towards such exigencies. The new Anti-Hijacking Act (Act), passed by the Lok Sabha on 9th May 2016, gives ..


Posted in Others |   712 Views