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Published research and commentary on international trade, corporate law, capital markets and cross-border regulation.

Featured · Published

MEIS and Its Successor RoDTEP

A retrospective review of the Merchandise Export Incentive Scheme (MEIS) and its transition to the WTO-compliant RoDTEP regime. The article examines valuation, declaration and compliance challenges, the role of customs brokers, and the CAG audit findings on India's export incentive framework.

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By Yash H. Khandvilkar
Publication: Tax India Online (TIOL)
Date: June 2023
Topics: International Trade · Export Incentives · WTO Compliance · Customs
Human Rights · Constitutional Law

Rights & Freedoms: From Kingship to Modern Democracies

A study tracing the evolution of rights and freedoms from the divine right of kings to the constitutional guarantees of modern democracies, spanning the US Bill of Rights, the French Declaration and the Indian Constitution.

IJIRL · 2022 Read
Criminal Law · Policy

The Pandemic: A Legal Quagmire for Domestic Crimes

An investigation into the surge in domestic violence during the COVID-19 lockdowns in India. The paper analyses the data, the causes of underreporting, access to justice and health services, and the government's legislative and institutional response.

IJLRA · 2022 Published
Capital Markets

Listing Readiness: What Boards Get Wrong Before an SME IPO

From governance gaps to disclosure discipline, the most common failures that derail SME listings on the NSE Emerge and BSE SME platforms, together with a practical framework for getting a company genuinely listing-ready.

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Cross-Border M&A

Structuring the Cross-Border Deal: Where Value Leaks

Tax, regulatory and documentation pitfalls that quietly erode value in multi-jurisdictional acquisitions, and how disciplined structuring and due diligence protect the economics of the transaction.

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Insolvency & Restructuring

Cross-Border Insolvency After the IBC: The Recognition Question

As India's insolvency framework matures, how should creditors and debtors approach parallel proceedings, asset recovery and the recognition of foreign insolvency across jurisdictions?

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FinTech & Digital Assets

Tokens, Trusts and Trade: Governing Digital Assets Across Borders

Where digital-asset ventures meet trust structures and international trade, the regulatory perimeter shifts constantly. A practical view on structuring token projects for legitimacy and longevity.

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