In recent years, the Indian Competition Law regime has undergone several changes and developments. To start with, in June 2021, the CCI released guidelines on e-commerce regulations, which aim to ensure fair competition in the rapidly growing e-commerce sector in India. Additionally, the Indian government introduced significant changes to the merger control regime in March […]

In 2017, the Indian government passed the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, which amended the existing Maternity Benefit Act of 1961. The key features of the amendment are as follows: Extended maternity leave: The amendment increased the duration of maternity leave from 12 weeks to 26 weeks for all female employees in the organized sector, i.e., […]

In India, the Maternity Benefit Act of 1961 governs the maternity benefits, rights, and obligations of female employees. Here are the key provisions: Maternity leave: Female employees are entitled to a maternity leave of 26 weeks for the first two children. For the third child and beyond, the leave entitlement is 12 weeks. The leave […]

Joint ventures and collaborations are becoming increasingly popular in India as a means of expanding business prospects and leveraging the strengths of different entities. A joint venture is a partnership between two or more entities to undertake a specific project or activity, while a collaboration involves two or more entities working together to achieve a […]

Negotiable instruments have been an integral part of the Indian commercial landscape for centuries. They are instruments that can be transferred from one person to another in exchange for a valuable consideration. In India, negotiable instruments are governed by the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (NIA). The act has undergone several amendments over the years to […]

Stock securities laws in India play a crucial role in regulating the securities market, which is the backbone of the Indian economy. The regulatory framework for securities is established by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), which is responsible for protecting the interests of investors and promoting the development of the securities market. […]

In India, insurance grievance redressal is an important aspect of the insurance industry. As with any other product or service, there may be instances when customers have complaints or grievances about their insurance policies. In order to address these grievances and ensure customer satisfaction, the insurance industry has put in place a grievance redressal mechanism. […]