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Empowering MSMEs: Dispute Resolution through Arbitration under the MSMED Act, 2006
For the benefit of Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs), the MSMED Act includes a special dispute resolution procedure. The major characteristic of this framework and the legal standpoints with precedents are explained in this article. Read more
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Understanding the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam ‘BSA’ 2023: A Deep Dive into India’s New Evidence Law
“The Indian Evidence Act, 1872” (“IEA”) is repealed and replaced by the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (“BSA”). With an emphasis on the legitimacy of electronic evidence, the BSA keeps the majority of the IEA’s rules. In order to further eliminate ambiguities and prevent the likely complexities that could occur throughout the admissibility of relevant proof during… Read more
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Intellectual Property in the Age of AI: Who Owns AI-Generated Content?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing numerous industries, from healthcare to finance, and content creation is no exception. AI-generated content, which ranges from music and art to software code and literature, raises critical questions about intellectual property (IP) rights. As AI becomes increasingly sophisticated, the question of who owns AI-generated content— the creator of the AI,… Read more
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The Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023: From Regulation, Implementation to ensuring Compliance
India’s Personal Data Protection Act 2023 (PDPA) heralds a new era in data privacy and protection, affecting both businesses and consumers across the nation. It marks a significant shift in how businesses handle personal data, aiming to enhance privacy protections and regulate data processing activities. This landmark legislation aims to regulate the processing of personal data Read more
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Reforming Indian Penal Law: An In-Depth Look at Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023
Introduction The Indian legal landscape has witnessed a significant transformation with the introduction of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, a comprehensive legal document designed to replace the long-standing Indian Penal Code (IPC) of 1860. The IPC, a colonial-era legislation drafted under the British administration, served as the backbone of India’s criminal justice system for Read more
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BEYOND PAPERWORK: WHEN DIRECTORS CAN REFUSE TO REGISTER TRANSFER OF SHARES
Under the Indian Companies Act, 2013 (Act), there is no clear and explicit provision dealing with power of directors of a company to refuge to register transfer of shares with respect to both private and public company. However, such a power of discretion can be authorized to directors by the company through its Articles of Read more
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