Overview of CSR Initiatives Corporate Social Responsibility (“ CSR ”) initiatives by foreign-owned companies in India often involve funding nonprofit entities, such as Section 8 companies established under the Companies Act, 2013. However, when such funding originates from foreign parents or foreign-owned or controlled companies (“ FOCCs ”), regulatory questions arise. Specifically, we need to determine whether the funds constitute foreign investment under the Foreign Exchang

Renewal of registrations under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (“FCRA”) has increasingly become an area of heightened regulatory focus. The intensified scrutiny by the Ministry of Home Affairs (“MHA”) reflects a clear policy objective of strengthening transparency and accountability in the receipt and utilization of foreign contributions. At the same time, recent enforcement trends reveal recurring practical concerns, including delays in processing, limited cl

When a person passes away, their property, money, and other belongings need to be lawfully transferred to their legal heirs or beneficiaries. The Indian Succession Act, 1925 (“ Act ”), provides three key instruments to regulate this process. Probate, Letter of Administration, and Succession Certificate. Each serves a distinct purpose in ensuring that the estate of the deceased is distributed according to law.   Probate A Probate is a certified copy of a will issued by a court