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Introduction : Telemedicine practices have seen an enormous increase in their implementation in India in recent times. Virtual consultations gained traction during the COVID -19 pandemic, and have since continued to be an essential part of the healthcare framework. Today, many telemedicine platforms do not just connect patients with duly registered practitioners but allow users to conduct online consultations, receive e-prescriptions, maintain medical records, and book appoin

Introduction : Speed, affordability and finality are supposed to be the bedrock of commercial arbitration. When companies choose alternative dispute resolution over traditional litigation, they do so mainly to avoid the slow pace of the court system. In India however, a critical flaw in the statutory scheme often undermines this exact purpose. For instance, a situation where an arbitral tribunal issues a well-researched commercial award that happened to contain small, easily

Introduction : The notice of invocation under Section 21 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 ("Act") has always been a tricky one in the arena of Indian arbitration law as it falls somewhere between the strictures of procedure and the consent of the parties. The Section 21 notice is actually a formal step under the statute which will begin the formal proceedings of the arbitration, in particular the suspension of the Limitation Act 1963-time bar. Commercial litigant

Introduction : It’s 2026, and the way we live has been truly revolutionised by contemporary technology. We are surrounded by hundreds of these minuscule pieces of silicon holding billions of microscopic switches called transistors, which are present in virtually everything from your car, refrigerator and home appliances to your phone, your Wi-fi, the earphones you have plugged in and even the laptop you’re using to read this article. Considering that most of us cannot imagine

Introduction : The execution of conveyance deed by promoter and handing over of possession marks the real estate project’s transition from construction to operation and maintenance phase. However, for a considerable number of urban home buyers, getting possession is far from the end of troubles as they face prolonged litigation against real estate developers for disputes on post-possession maintenance charges. The home buyers’ association members identify the post-possession

Introduction : One of the most common corporate structures for repatriating excess cash to shareholders and reallocating the company's capital structure is the share buyback. One of the common reasons for buybacks is to boost the earnings per share, optimize the capital structure, create shareholder value or to reduce promoter shares. In contrast to dividends, buybacks provide shareholders with greater flexibility in capital distribution, in that the buyback allows the shareh

Introduction : The Real Estate (Regulation and Development), Act,2016 was formulated with the aim of bringing in transparency, accountability and timely completion of projects which has not been achieved over the years because of delays in possession, misuse of funds and standard contracts. Hence, upon reading the provisions of RERA, the first conclusion that arises in the mind is that, on proper registration of the project with the authority, the developer is shielded from a

Introduction : Interim measures under Section-9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 19961 are significant in safeguarding the interests of the parties concerned during the pre-arbitration stage or during the arbitration proceedings. This is because the parties involved in a commercial dispute usually seek assistance from the court when they need urgent protection regarding their assets, for keeping the matters in status quo, or avoiding any irreparable damage till the da

Introduction : India's semiconductor ambition has entered a new phase. With the Government of India approving India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0, backed by an overall outlay of approximately ₹1,27,500 crore (US$15.3 billion), the discussion has shifted from whether India can build a semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem to where the investments are actually flowing and which technology segments are expected to benefit the most. While much of the media attention continues t

Introduction : Most franchisors and franchisees never think about dispute resolution terms in their franchise contracts : as long as both sides are satisfied with the ongoing payments of royalties for the use of the franchisor’s trademark and observe all standards, renewals are signed, audits are made, and everything goes smoothly. Nevertheless, when the moment comes that one party wants to terminate the agreement as soon as possible while the other wants to prolong it as lon

Introduction : Global supply chains have become increasingly vulnerable to political upheavals, pandemics, maritime problems and natural disasters. For example, the COVID-19 pandemic showed the vulnerability of the linked system of production, but following the disruption of shipping in the Suez Canal by the ship ever given in 2021, the continuing disruption caused by the Russia-Ukraine war and attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea since late 2023 have proved that a d

Introduction : The digital revolution has fundamentally changed the geography of commerce, and by extension, the geography of litigation. In an era where a small enterprise in Coimbatore can list products on a global marketplace accessible to a consumer in Delhi, the question of “where” a trademark is infringed has become a complex jurisdictional puzzle. For many years, plaintiffs have attempted to assert the jurisdiction of the Hon’ble Delhi High Court, widely regarded as a

Introduction : Indian Real Estate emerging as a key pillar to the economy of the nation has been resistant to the prevailing economic uncertainty. This is because of the intangibility, wealth creation, lower fluctuations, future stability, leverage opportunities, portfolio diversification and other features that are attached to it. According to people there is an inherent aspect of stability and protection that comes in combo with such investments. But this stability is not i

Introduction : In recent years, the crossway of blockchain technology and arbitration has gathered much attention in the legal and technological world. Blockchain, a decentralised and rigid ledger system, sanctioned transparent and secure transactions without any need for middle men. Smart contracts, which work on the major blockchain platforms, are automated contracts with terms directly written into the code, enabling automatic execution once pre-defined conditions are full

Introduction Few judgments in the field of Indian labour laws have been as controversial as the judgment which was given in Bangalore Water Supply & Sewerage Board vs. A Rajappa (1978). In a judgment by a seven-judge bench, the Supreme Court had interpreted the term “industry” in Section 2(j) of the Industrial Disputes Act, (IDA) 1947 in such a way that it included within its ambit not just commercial enterprises and factories but also hospitals, charitable institutions, scho

Introduction The Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014 supplement the Companies Act of 2013 and also prescribe the procedures, Qualifications, disclosures, and compliance requirements relating to Directors. General Definition: A director is an individual who is appointed to the Board of Directors of a company and is responsible for managing, supervising, and directing the affairs of the company. He acts as the brain and guiding force of the compan

Introduction Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) has become a critical concept in contemporary corporate governance and financial regulation. The ESG compliance in Southeast Asia region is now no longer limited to voluntary corporate social responsibility, throughout the region the regulators are now moving towards for adopting the more strict and mandatory disclosure framework. Gradually, the market regulators began to recognise the importance of ESG regulations that

Introduction Capital is the basic need of business expansion or business growth. Fund raising is a complicated exercise in unlisted companies . Balance of equity and debt is always the first priority of investors. CCPS, CCDs and CNS is the main source of financing in start up and many other countries. The rise of venture capital, private equity, angel investment and strategic funding has fundamentally transformed the way capital is infused into companies. These investors are

Due to expansion of business, now the FDI and ODI is part of our business and it creates opportunities and smooth the business operation but foreign transaction also come with certain obligation of compliance. However, it is not restrictions. With the active compliance management Entities may create goodwill and trust among the investors. FDI or ODI is a very common in case of cross border merger, Startups, and newly incorporated company. FLA (Foreign Liabilities and Assets)

Cambodia accelerates its push to grant geographical indication status to Koh Kong mud crab, leveraging collective governance and international expertise to transform a local delicacy into a globally protected brand. This initiative builds on the kingdom’s successful GI portfolio, targeting economic upliftment through authenticity safeguards in competitive aquaculture markets.​ Initiative Foundations The Ministry of Commerce, through its Department of Intellectual Property, co