Sawant Singh and Aditya Bhargava discuss the progressive changes proposed for one-year NCDs.
Read MoreThe Supreme Court has now finally settled the conundrum on limitation period on filing an application for execution of a foreign arbitral award. Placing reliance on Article 137 of the Limitation Act, the Apex Court held the period to be 3 years from when the right to apply accrued. The Supreme Court in its ruling has distinguished foreign awards from the decree of an Indian civil court enjoying a limitation period of 12 years. With India aiming to make a mark as a hub for international arbitration, this clarification by the Supreme Court will go a long way.
Read MoreDigitization of Bills of Lading is a much-needed, futuristic step to strengthen India’s Shipping and international trade. An electronic Bill of Lading created using tamperproof Blockchain Technology to ensure the authenticity of the document of title in trade while keeping the process secure yet hassle-free, maintaining accuracy in documentation thereby eliminating possible human error. It is in the interest of the economy that such steps are embraced to create healthy competition in the market and for ease of doing business.
Read MoreAs Indian Maritime Laws and Regulations being updated regularly, one such important piece of legislation is the Admiralty (Jurisdiction and Settlement of Maritime Claims) Act 2017. The Bombay High Court Rules have been recently amended to fall in line with this first Admiralty Act of 2017 enacted by independent India. Our admiralty, disputes and maritime partner Gautam Bhatikar explains the changes brought about in the Bombay High Court Rules in this article.
Read MoreCurrent pandemic times have shown us the bright side of Work From Home (WFH). It is the right time for employment laws to recognize WFH and provide for related aspects.
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