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Lawyers in Abu Dhabi
21 Dec 2024

India’s Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill

India’s Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill The Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2024, introduced in the Lok Sabha on August 9, 2024, seeks to overhaul India’s maritime cargo laws by replacing the nearly century-old Indian Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, 1925. This Bill aims to align Indian…

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Law Firms in Dubai
18 Dec 2024

A guideline for Cryptocurrency regulation in India

A guideline for Cryptocurrency regulation in India Cryptocurrencies have gained significant traction worldwide as a disruptive financial innovation. In India, however, their rise has been met with legal uncertainty, regulatory challenges, and skepticism from the financial sector. This article examines the evolving legal framework surrounding cryptocurrencies in India, discussing key…

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patent protection laws in India
18 Nov 2024

Indian Patent Amendment Rules

Indian Patent Amendment Rules The Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2024, which came into effect on March 15, 2024, represent a significant overhaul of the Patents Rules, 2003, with the objective of aligning India's patent system with international standards while also addressing procedural challenges that have impacted applicants and patent holders. These…

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Lawyers in Abu Dhabi
24 Aug 2024

Future Prospects of the Indian Insurance Sector

Future Prospects of the Indian Insurance Sector The Indian insurance sector began its journey in 1818 with the establishment of the Oriental Life Insurance Company in Calcutta, under British regulatory frameworks. The sector has undergone significant changes since then, especially after India gained independence. The formation of the Insurance Regulatory…

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Lawyers in Dubai
07 Aug 2024

Evolution and Provisions of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), 2023

Evolution and Provisions of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), 2023 The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), 2023, represents a significant legislative milestone in India's legal framework, updating and modernizing the Indian Evidence Act (IEA) of 1872. While retaining the core principles of the IEA, the BSA introduces crucial changes to address…

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Lawyers in India
19 May 2024

A Comprehensive Analysis of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

A Comprehensive Analysis of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 The legal landscape of India has witnessed a significant transformation with the enactment of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS), which replaced the archaic Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC). This monumental legislative reform marks a departure from colonial-era laws and heralds…

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Lawyers in Dubai
18 Feb 2024

Indian’s New Criminal Law Bills

Indian’s New Criminal Law Bills In a landmark move, Union Home Minister Amit Shah introduced three revised Bills on December 12, aiming to replace archaic British-era criminal laws that have governed India for decades. The proposed legislation includes the Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita Bill, 2023; Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita,…

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Lawyers in Dubai
17 Jan 2024

Trademark laws and Regulations in India

Trademark laws and Regulations in India A trademark serves as a distinct identifier for a company, its products, or services, distinguishing them from competitors. This can encompass words, signs, symbols, graphics, or a blend of these elements. Examples include Louis Vuitton's Damier Pattern, Cadbury's trademarked purple color, and Coca-Cola's unique…

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Law Firms in Dubai
19 Jul 2022

Intellectual property for Life Sciences: India

Intellectual property for Life Sciences: India “The history of patents includes a wealth of attempts to reward friends of the government and restrict or control dangerous technologies.” ― James Boyle In India, Patents are permitted in all fields of technology. The components deciding the patentability of innovation change for various technologies.…

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Criminal Lawyers in Dubai
27 Dec 2021

Economic and Fraud Provisions in the Middle East

Economic and Fraud Provisions in the Middle East “There is one and only one social responsibility of business – to use its resources and engage in activities designed to increase its profits so long as it stays within the rules of the game, which is to say, engages in open…

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Lawyers in Dubai
01 Dec 2021

Dealing and Trading with Gold in India

Gold Trading with India India is the second-largest consumer of gold in worldwide. Indians are well known to keep their savings in gold as physical coins or as jewellery.  In India, the annual demand of gold is approximately 800-900 tonnes over past years. Another interesting fact in India is that,…

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Law Firms in Dubai
14 Oct 2021

Guide on Liquidated Damages in India

Guide on Liquidated Damages in India Background:  An amount that a contracting party offers to pay or a deposit that he agrees to forfeit if he breaches any promise, and both are technically recoverable or retainable as negotiated penalties if the violation happens, having been arrived at through a good…

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Lawyers in Dubai
09 Sep 2021

India: Defenses against the charge of Forgery

India: Defenses against the charge of Forgery Introduction We have all heard of the saying that imitation is the best form of flattery; however, when it results in damage or injury to the public or an individual, it becomes punishable under law. One such example is that of Forgery. Forgery…

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Lawyers in Dubai
03 Sep 2021

Comparison of joint venture laws of India with UAE and Singapore

Comparison of joint venture laws of India with UAE and Singapore For a long time, one of the main fields of concern for economists all over the world has been the industry. With money on the line, people are always looking for new ways to increase income; whether it's a…

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