COVID-19

Government of India is taking all necessary steps to ensure that we are prepared well to face the challenge and threat posed by the growing pandemic of COVID 19 – the Corona Virus

COVID-19 Updates by Ministry of External Affairs

Amidst the ongoing pandemic of Covid 19, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has rolled out the Companies Fresh Start Scheme 2020 (Company Scheme) and modifications to the LLP Settlement Scheme, 2020 (LLP Scheme).

Latest Circulars published by MHA for COVID-19 updates

COVID-19 updates by Indian Council of Medical Research

The current Covid-19 pandemic and the imposition of various social distancing and other restrictions in India and elsewhere in the world is likely to cause significant disruption to supply chains and potentially make the performance of contracts challenging.

The steady advance of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in India and across the world has seen a concomitant increase in the uncertainties for business on a daily basis.

Latest updates by MoHFW on COVID-19

Updates by World Health Organisation on COVID-19

To tackle the various logistical challenges and hardships faced by various corporate entities in ensuring continuity of business in the midst of the various restrictions imposed pursuant to the COVID – 19 outbreak, regulators have announced var

On 24 March 2020, the Hon’ble Finance Minister announced several compliance related relaxations to ease the compliance burden on business community which was followed by a press release (Press Release).

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) as part of its Statement of Development and Regulatory Policies released on 27 March 2020 announced a slew of measures to safeguard the Indian economy from the shocks of the COVID-19 pandemic.

On 24 March 2020, the Ministry of Home Affairs issued an order imposing a 21-day lockdown of the entire country as a preventive measure to stop the spread of COVID -19.

Rabindra Jhunjhunwala, Sameer Sah, Aditya Cheriyan, Supratim Chakraborty & Manavendra Mishra

In the wake of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the Government of India and the local authorities have been continuously issuing measures to contain the pandemic such as prohibition on large gatherings, imposition of a ban on travel, closure o

On 11 March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 as a pandemic and a public health emergency of international concern.

Anshul Prakash

COVID-19 has posed unprecedented challenges and in many cases business continuity plans are being put to test for the first time. The scenario is deteriorating in India with more than 560 positive cases being officially reported.

Further to our Ergo Updates in 5 March 2020, 12 March 2020, 13 March 2020, 16 March 2020 and 20 March 2020, we set out below latest regulatory updates in respect of COVID-19 outbreak.

As COVID-19 continues to induce turbulence in our lives, infrastructure and economies, India continues to show its resilience, strength and unity. However, despite best efforts, our daily lives, working patterns, regulatory and legal structures are constantly facing renewed challenges.

The Hon’ble Finance Minister has announced a host of relaxations in the compliance timelines for small taxpayers and various other relief measures. The major announcements from the standpoint of Indirect Taxes included:

With the increase in COVID 19 cases in India, the Indian Government announced a complete nationwide lockdown for 21 days starting from 00:00 hours of 25 March 2020.

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) on 23 March 2020 has issued a clarification that any expenditure towards various activities related to COVID-19 shall be considered an eligible corporate social responsibility (CSR) expenditure (MCA Circular).

The World Health Organisation has declared COVID-19 to be a pandemic. All spheres of life have been affected alike and the judicial system is no exception to this. There are various challenges that are being faced by Courts, lawyers and litigants alike which are unprecedented in nature.

With the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the world is facing unprecedented challenges.

Earlier today, i.e., 23 March 2020, the Supreme Court of India (SC), in Writ Petition (Civil) No. 3/2020, took suo motu cognisance of the difficulties faced by litigants due to the rapidly escalating corona virus outbreak (COVID-19).

Our earlier Ergo COVID 19 - Conducting Board Meetings Virtually, provided an overview on how Indian companies can conduct board meetings through Audio Visual Means (AV Means) during this time, to ensure statutory compliance.

Amidst the outbreak of COVID 19, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) had previously extended the compliance timelines prescribed under Regulations 7(3) ( Submission of compliance certificate signed by sha

The global outbreak of COVID-19 has led everyone, from promoters to investment bankers to transactional lawyers to fund managers, to change the way in which business is done.

With COVID-19 being declared a pandemic, various companies have found themselves facing challenges in complying with the Companies Act compliances due to disruptions in their operations.

COVID-19 Preparedness

The Department of Telecom (DoT) has issued a notification dated 13 March 2020 (Notification) which temporarily liberalises conditions stipulated under the ‘Terms and Conditions – Other Service Provider (OSP) Category’ (OSP Guidelines) with respect to ‘Work From Home’ (WFH)

Further to our Ergo Updates in5 March 2020, 12 March 2020, 13 March 2020 and 16 March 2020, we set out below latest regulatory updates in respect of COVID-19 outbreak.

In this webinar, organized by Khaitan & Co in collaboration with the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce (IGCC), Germany Trade and Invest (GTAI), and the Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany

With the continuing spread of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19 or “coronavirus), various businesses across the globe are facing an increasing number of challenges and issues that need to be addressed and mitigated. Retail sector is no exception to this.

This webinar was jointly organized by Khaitan & Co and the Indo French Chambers of Commerce and Industry (IFCCI). It addressed pertinent issues related to employers' responsibilities, employees obligations, and business challenges.

On 11 March 2020, the World Health Organisation declared the Covid-19 outbreak as a pandemic, thereby calling for more urgent and aggressive action to stifle its spreading.

The rapid and unprecedented spread of the novel coronavirus (Coronavirus) which started in December last year and soon became every economy’s waking nightmare has dealt a severe blow to businesses worldwide and posed a serious challenge to asse

Travel restrictions and quarantine: The Government of India has categorized passengers into 3 categories for the purpose of quarantine.

The rapid and unprecedented spread of the novel coronavirus (Coronavirus) which started in December last year and soon became every economy’s waking nightmare has dealt a severe blow to businesses worldwide and posed a serious challenge to asse

With each passing hour, the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in India is increasing rapidly. As of 13 March 2020 (5 pm), the number reached 81. The country has also reported one casualty in Karnataka.

The World Health Organisation has declared COVID-19 (better known as corona virus) a pandemic, with the number of cases outside China increasing 13-fold.

In recent times, the presence of COVID-19 in the business ecosystem is testing contingency plans and business continuity across organizations.  Therefore, like all business functions, teams within organisations pursuing acquisitions and divestm

The macabre of the novel coronavirus (also commonly known as “COVID-19”) has engulfed within its fold as many as 112 countries and territories around the world and international conveyance (the Diamond Princess cruise ship har

In India, the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 coronavirus has reached 73 (as of 12 March 2020: 4 PM), and several other cases are being examined for confirmation.

A global pandemic now, COVID-19 was not something the world seemed to have been ready for when it was first discovered in Wuhan, China, in December 2019.