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The recent interim order of the Delhi High Court in the LinkedIn matter has sparked important discussions around the scope and interpretation of the Significant Beneficial Ownership (SBO) framework under the Companies Act, 2013. The case examines the extent to which concepts such as "control" and "significant influence" may be assessed in the context of multinational corporate groups and complex governance structures.   At the heart of the dispute lies a broader question of corporate law and regulatory policy: where should the line be drawn between professional management and beneficial ownership or control? The outcome of the proceedings may have significant implications for multinational enterprises operating in India, particularly in relation to SBO disclosures, governance frameworks, and regulatory enforcement.   CMS INDUSLAW’s Avimukt Dar, Ruhi Jain, and Akshay Madhvani analyse the key legal issues arising from the proceedings and explore the potential implications of the case for corporate governance and compliance in India. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gQTh9pZw   #CMSINDUSLAW #CorporateLaw #CompaniesAct2013 #SBO #SBOreporting #CorporateGovernance #DelhiHighCourt #Compliance