In this episode of CAM Radio, Our Partner Surya Sreenivasan and Dr. Sudhir Mehta, Chairman of EKA Mobility, discuss the economics, policy, and innovation powering India’s electric mobility revolution.Dr. Mehta argues that going green is no longer about goodwill — it’s about good business. Backed by hard data, he explains why the EV movement represents the most transformative and profitable industrial shift India has seen in nearly a century.From India’s Panchamrit goals announced at COP26 to the government’s Make in India EV roadmap, this conversation connects the dots between sustainability, national strategy, and private enterprise. Dr. Mehta dives deep into how falling solar power costs, cheaper battery storage, and a robust policy ecosystem are creating the perfect inflection point for clean mobility.He also challenges conventional wisdom around subsidies — explaining how public transport electrification, particularly in buses and heavy commercial vehicles, is already financially self-sustaining with payback periods of just 2–4 years.For India, this isn’t just about achieving net zero — it’s about making green the new growth engine.

In the latest episode of our podcast series - The POSHpod jointly organised by Parity Consulting and produced by Pickle Jar Media our Partner Bishen Jeswant and Laxmi Char Co-Founder at Parity Consulting discuss whether the POSH Act allows a complainant or respondent to dispute the Internal Committee’s (IC) findings.

Any CEO who controls the workplace could meet the POSH Act description as an 'employer'. How can the internal members of the IC conduct a free and fair investigation? How does the POSH Act see this? Tune into The POSHpod season 3, episode to have these questions answered by your hosts Laxmi Char and Bishen Jeswant.

What is the role of HR in the POSH process? Can they participate in the IC? Do they advise the IC on final recommendations? Tune into The POSHpod season 3, episode to have these questions answered by your hosts Laxmi Char and Bishen Jeswant.

Quid pro quo' harassment isn't always obvious. What if the specific act isn’t sexual—but has strings attached? How does the POSH Act see this? Tune into The POSHpod season 3, episode to have these questions answered by your hosts Laxmi Char and Bishen Jeswant.

If a police complaint runs parallel to an internal investigation, how can the IC balance the requirement to cooperate with the police while following the confidentiality obligations laid out in the Act? Tune into The POSHpod season 3, episode to have these questions answered by your hosts Laxmi Char and Bishen Jeswant.

The current Act provides for conciliation proceedings to be initiated by the complainant. Does the IC mandatorily have to complete this before a formal investigation? Tune into The POSHpod season 3, episode 3 to have these questions answered by your hosts Laxmi Char and Bishen Jeswant.

The two main amendments propose extending the filing timeline; and eliminating the conciliation process. How will this impact an IC's functionality? Tune into The POSHpod season 3, episode to have these questions answered by your hosts Laxmi Char and Bishen Jeswant.

The POSH Act of 2013 draws from the 1997 Vishaka Guidelines and updates a few elements. Tune into The POSHpod season 3, episode to explore this topic with your hosts Laxmi Char and Bishen Jeswant.

It's not easy when you mix family and business. Sure, it might be fun to work with some of the people you love and know best. But, what happens when things go sour? When you stop seeing someone as your own and instead, see them as business associates? Think about high-profile cases, like the Ambani or Hinduja family sagas. When the "la familia es todo" principle is disregarded and discarded, what remains? At what point does a family need outside parties to step in for governance, negotiation and communication? Could there still be inclusive processes that foster cohesion among stakeholders? Does family conflict call for a living document for families, the way the Constitution exists for a country? Are there ways to resolve differences without corroding a family legacy or is discord, sometimes, inevitable? Is honest conflict better than dishonest harmony? In this episode of CAM Radio - Clear Cut, our Partner (Co-Head - Private Client) Radhika Gaggar and our Partner Shaishavi Kadakia explore the emotionally charged landscape of family disputes, how emotions of the relationship might colour communication, what prove to be the catalyst to, unfortunately, sacrificing familial bonds, how the demise of a senior family member is one of the most common triggers that lead to family office disputes, indecisions in succession planning, how oral understandings amongst families might get dishonoured, how women are claiming their seat at the family business table to challenge traditional male-dominated processes, warring claims between family members and non-family members, how matrimonial disputes might be the most bitterly-fought adversarial litigation in India, when to engage a family business counsellor and when to engage a neutral third-party, how conflict resolution and a review process are some of the most important elements of a family constitution, whether there's even a legal basis for family settlements, how a facilitative mindset amongst conflicting family members tends to yield more productive results, why family members should weigh the downsides of a family dispute versus the upside of maintaining one's demands, why you shouldn't solve disputes over a family WhatsApp group and more.

What a year 2024 seemed to be. There were elections galore, India's UPI crossed a record number of transactions, a lot of established companies wanted to go the quick commerce route in India, a couple of new criminal laws were implemented in India, the world's first wooden satellite was launched, in the US, #45 became #47, there were a couple of assassination attempts, someone tried to take her boss' job to become the most powerful person on the planet, a senior citizen fought a Gen-Z YouTuber for millions to see and more. So, what could 2025 look like for India? What lies ahead? What's going to be different and what would warrant change?

In the first episode of 2025 for CAM Radio - Clear Cut, Cyril Shroff, Managing Partner - Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, explores India continuing to become one of the strongest global economies with a consistent inflow of investment and hope & the highest number of IPOs, musings on "one nation, one election", what dry powder in the private equity space could mean in 2025, India moving towards more of a rule-based regime with the "josh" of financial regulators on a noticeable upswing, what the political imperative to bring growth back on track for India could look like, the world being at the foothills of its generative AI journey with the mountain yet to be scaled, whether human beings could, soon, become the second-most intelligent beings on the planet, whether there may be Chief Justices appointed with short terms for the foreseeable future, whether provisions of India's new criminal laws might be read down, what leadership could look like in a world that relinquishes thinking and creativity to LLMs, why adoption of AI is the top-most priority for CAM, what changes might take India to the next level, why "old-fashioned" skills are still relevant for young legal professionals, being in a happy place whilst CAM celebrates its 10 year anniversary in 2025 and more.

When building a company, whilst entrepreneurs are focusing on the fundamentals that would sustain their business, how are they looking at the role that IP would play in determining the success of their venture? It's something that could cut out the competition, while serving as a defense tool by being a barrier to entry. But, do new and budding entrepreneurs see the patent landscape as an area that's convoluted or intimidating? Could the right approach to patents make a fledgling startup a formidable player? What are the myths that need to be dispelled about the patenting process in India? How can entrepreneurs recognize the true value of a patent in a sea of priorities that require their immediate attention?

In this episode of CAM Radio - Clear Cut, our Director of Patents Gitika Suri and Vivek Mishra, Founder & CEO - Fibroheal Woundcare, explore what it takes to form a BioTech startup, misconceptions that an entrepreneur has about IP, the steep learning curve entrepreneurs experience in building a solid IP strategy, what may not be awarded a patent in India, patents as a shield against competitors and a tool for market expansion, how a strong patent portfolio could augment investor confidence, dealing with hurdles in the Indian patent process, whether there's a critical timeline for filing patents in India, what it takes to foster a supportive environment for innovation, the future of IP in India and more.

So, in a world that seems to be impacted by the advent of generative AI, how are India's legal firms surviving in a world that refuses to stop evolving? Is it just a law firm's ability to adeptly navigate the courtroom, but also how they capture, manage and leverage knowledge? What would be the right insights that would position a law firm to mitigate risks, win and retain clients and deliver efficient solutions to complex legal issues? When legal services are being commoditized, how does expertise remain a competitive advantage? And how can the staggering amount of institutional knowledge of a law firm be astutely managed? In this episode of CAM Radio - Clear Cut, our Chief Knowledge Officer Rachel Manser explores the role of a CKO, how a law firm can effectively harness, organize and mobilize its intellectual capital, how the role could unlock value for a law firm and its clients, fostering a culture of continuous learning in a law firm, how, in the era of AI, legacies could be built to make sure a law firm could endure and more.

In July 2024, 3 new criminal laws - the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita & the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam - were said to have come into effect in India. But, how prepared is India when it comes to evidence being handled in its courts? With a new era of digitization, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic, how could this impact the future of trials? Would India's current legal infrastructure be able to keep pace with the growing demand for virtual hearings? Is India ready to deal with any potential complexities?

In this episode of CAM Radio - Clear Cut, our Partner (Co-Head – White Collar & Investigation) Ankoosh K Mehta talks about digital evidence, like voice notes and voice recordings, being admissible, whether courts would be equipped to handle virtual trials, especially undertrials, maintaining confidentiality in this new advent of technology, what could happen to cases filed before July 1st 2024 and more.

July 2024 was not like any other month for India. That's when the Indian Penal Code of 1860, the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1973 and the Indian Evidence Act 1872 were replaced with 3 new laws: the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023 and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) 2023. How are India's citizens, businesses and lawyers tangibly affected by this kind of overhaul of criminal laws? And is the impact positive or negative? Would the new reforms mitigate delays in the justice system that were said to be notorious? Would this software upgrade protect people's rights better or open the door to new risks? Will India become a slightly better or a slightly worse place to do business with the advent of these new laws? In this episode of CAM Radio - Clear Cut, our Managing Partner Cyril Shroff explores these sweeping reforms, whether this indigenizes and decolonizes India's criminal jurisprudence thinking, whether ideas, like organized crime, t*rrorist acts and economic offenses, have far-reaching implications, how sedition is being redefined in this new age, how some well-intentioned reforms may not always play out well in the long term and may be ahead of its time, whether the goal of justice is truly achieved, whether police stations, courts and the practicing bar would be tech-ready, what attorney-client privilege may look like in this digital era, how cross-border criminal investigations could play out if the rest of the world is not aligned with India's system and more.

In July 2024, India transitioned to a new justice system with 3 new criminal laws: the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita & the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam. But, what are the implications of one of these new laws: the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS)? Will this law be a step towards better justice and more safety or would it create more avenues for misuse? What has tangibly changed with the introduction of this criminal law? In this episode of CAM Radio - Clear Cut, our Partner (Deputy Head - Disputes) Amita Gupta Katragadda explores what's different with the BNSS, the introduction of mandatory preliminary inquiries, the intricacies of Zero FIRs, the revamped approach to complaints, where the accused could be heard before cognizance takes place, extended custody provisions, where someone could be kept in remand in tranches, how that could complicate the process of securing bail, what has not changed with the introduction of the BNSS and more.

So, in July 2024, 3 new criminal laws were said to have come into effect in India. And one of these new criminal laws is the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BSS). But, what could this law mean for India's corporate realm? Could it change or reshape the way businesses operate? Are there new risks that corporate leaders face under this reform? Is this an era of heightened scrutiny? Has the margin for error all but vanished? If the rules have changed, is ignorance no longer an option? In this episode of CAM Radio - Clear Cut, Kapil Arora, Partner - Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, explores the key changes brought on by the introduction of the BSS, whether there's an increased severity of penalties for cheating, what must be done if one is cognizant of a criminal breach of trust, the expanded scope of forgery, what could make one be considered part of an organized crime syndicate and more.

In 2024, The Indian Penal Code of 1860, the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1973 and the Indian Evidence Act 1872 were replaced with 3 new criminal laws: the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita & the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam. But, what could this new justice system mean for India's corporate landscape? In this episode of CAM Radio's Clear Cut, our Managing Partner Cyril Shroff, Justice Gautam Patel, senior advocate Amit Desai, our Partners Amita Gupta Katragadda, Ankoosh K Mehta, and Kapil Arora explore whether the new criminal laws would lead to greater invasiveness of criminal jurisprudence into areas that were traditionally corporate, dealing with vicarious liability, whether there may be an increased risk of unnecessary criminal proceedings by local authorities, whether the melting pot of corporate regulation and criminal law could mean new economic offenses, whether there's a heightened risk of blackmail with the criminalization of corporate activities, the vague interpretation of terms like "entrustment", issues of fabricated electronic evidence, how corporates can be proactive in the face of these new laws and more.

So, in 2024, a new justice system is underway in India with the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita & the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam. And while it seems like an upgrade with modernization and an integration of technology, what happens when the rubber hits the road? What could be the underlying flaws or issues with these new criminal laws? Is the compliance as thoughtful and overarching as it should be?

In this episode of CAM Radio's Clear Cut, Senior Advocate Amit Desai explores whether these new criminal laws may be a pretense for the digital world, gaps in the new laws, when it comes to cybercrime, whether the legislations are geared up for the realities of a "phygital" world, the challenges in ensuring the authenticity of digital documents with the advent of burgeoning technology, like generative AI, why the broad and undefined scope of economic security may be an issue, why the aspect of trial-in-absentia may be an anathema to natural justice, the future of criminal justice in India and more.

In India, 3 new criminal laws - the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita & the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam - were said to have come into effect in July 2024. And while some may question whether this is just old wine in a new bottle, the laws have left some to ponder the complexities of what's been amended and updated. When definitive answers can't be offered, what about raising critical questions? Can the implications of these new laws be looked at while divorcing their political intricacies? And with these new legal reforms, should India be looking to have a future where increased legal restrictions lead to a higher incarceration rate? In this episode of CAM Radio - Clear Cut, we are happy to share insights from the recent session on 3 new laws hosted by us. Justice Gautam Patel, our keynote speaker explores whether there may be obscure phrasing in India's new laws, whether the previous criminal statutes in India were all that colonial, issues that may emerge with the advent of technology being leveraged and integrated, whether economic security issues should fall under the cohort of terr*rism and more. Tune in for upcoming episodes on 3 new criminal laws