Virtual Hearings in arbitrations in India
With the advent of Covid-19 pandemic, and the consequent lockdown imposed by the Indian government, it may be imprudent or even practically difficult to conduct physical arbitration hearings considering the social distancing norms and the safety of the parties, their counsels, their witnesses and the arbitral tribunal. This present situation has forced the parties and […]
Optimists See Silver Lining on the Flipside of Pandemic
Covid-19 might have put the world in a miserable spot, but optimists have already spotted light even when the tunnel is yet to be crossed. Back home, the deadly coronavirus pandemic has, in a way, given a shot in the arm to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of Digital India that had been struggling to […]
Impact Of COVID-19 On Litigation & Arbitration
The world is facing an unprecedented challenge due to the Coronavirus disease (“COVID-19”). Amongst other things, the COVID-19 has also impacted the functioning of the courts and the arbitral institutions. Through this article, I intend to cover the changes introduced by the Indian Courts and the Arbitral institutions in India. COVID- 19: Courts in India […]
COVID-19: Whether Companies can see it as a silver lining?
Caution is appropriate. Preparedness is appropriate. Panic is not. US Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams The coronavirus (also known as COVID – 19) has affected more than 196 countries and territories and has shook the global economy severely. The UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has estimated the economic impact of COVID-19 at a […]
The measures of the Indian IP Office in wake of COVID-19 outbreak
The outbreak of COVID -19 has created uncertainties around the world and no sphere of our lives seems to be unscathed. The governments, international organizations and private establishments are taking measures to curb COVID-19. In India, the government of India has directed everyone to adhere social distancing and has imposed a nationwide lock-down for 21 […]
Maharashtra IT / ITES Policy 2015
Maharashtra announced its first Information Technology Policy in 1998, which was followed by the Information Technology and Information Technology Enabled Services (IT/ITES) Policy-2003 and IT/ITES Policy-2009, to give a boost to the growth of the Information Technology sector and thereby generate employment and improve the quality of life. As a result of experiences gained from […]
Splitting of top roles deadline postponed, provides resurgence to India Inc.
A surge of relief washed over India Inc. as the Markets regulator Security Exchange Board of India (SEBI) deferred by two years to April 2022 (through a gazette notification published on January 13, 2020) its directive for listed companies to split the roles of chairman and managing director in view of demand from corporates, and […]
