Regulatory Compliance and Fire-Safety Standards for Clubhouses in Delhi: A Legal and Structural Analysis
Regulatory Compliance and Fire-Safety Standards for Clubhouses in Delhi: A Legal and Structural Analysis A clubhouse Delhi falls within the category of an “assembly building,” meaning it is a space where people assemble for social, recreational or cultural activities. The high volume of foot traffic and activities normally taking place within these facilities, together with […]
Women, Safety, and Equal Opportunity: Are the Labour Codes Gender Progressive?
Introduction India’s labour regulatory framework has undergone its most significant overhaul in decades. By consolidating 29 central labour laws into four comprehensive Codes: the Code on Wages, the Code on Social Security, the Industrial Relations Code, and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (OSH) Code, the government aims to modernize the ease of doing […]
Privacy Compliance in the Digital Age Global Obligations for Online Platforms
The emergence of the Internet and its platforms have greatly impacted the global economy, as the internet allows for cross-border purchases, communications, and data exchanges with ease. However, the rapid growth has raised privacy issues surrounding how personal data is protected. Each platform on the Internet (i.e., e-commerce marketplace, banking service, or social media platform, […]
How a Sound Can be Trademarked
Introduction Trademarks commonly consist of words, names, logos, or symbols that serve to identify the goods or services of one manufacturer or seller from the others. As the world revolves the development of branding and marketing, more and more companies have sought to create consumer recognition in non-traditional marks; colours, shapes, smells, sounds. Of these, […]
Succession Rights of Maternal Relatives in the Context of Adoption
Background According to the traditional Hindu law (prior to the codification in 1956), adoption was more of a religious and social institution rather than a family arrangement. This was done in the ancient past to guarantee continuity of the lineage and performance of the funeral rites of the adoptive father. The adopted son was considered […]
How HSN Code Changes Affect International Trade Compliance
How HSN Code Changes Affect International Trade Compliance Introduction Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN Code) is among the most important systems for trade, tax, and tariff purposes. It’s a uniform system of classifying products — from pianos to plastics to pork bellies — across the world, which standardizes the way that products are identified, described […]
Understanding Property Inheritance Basics Every Heir Should Know
Inheritance is not just about property but also about someone’s rights, relationships and readiness. But some heirs still fear, remain confused and feel cheated due to lack of knowledge of property. Have you ever wondered that what happens to the property when someone passes away or do you yourself become the owner of that property. […]
Timelines And Procedures For Real Estate Contract Dispute Resolution In Dubai
INTRODUCTION Dubai’s real estate market has developed into one of the fastest growing and most investment-friendly markets in the Middle East. The Emirate has already developed a robust legal and institutional framework to manage real estate transactions and disputes arising from them. Disputes over off-plan purchases, delays in project completion, non-performance of contractual obligations, and […]
SOLEMNISATION / REGISTRATION of FOREIGNER’S MARRIAGE in INDIA
In the past many years, India has seen a trend of its citizen getting foreign citizenship or settling abroad. The five main countries Indians prefer are the US, Canada, Australia, England and Italy. Every year the number of Indians residing abroad is increasing as they search for better education, a guarantee of a good career […]
TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER IN INDIA
Technology transfer is a fast-growing activity in the research and development system, one which has received substantial attention from governments, industries, and universities. Technology transfer is an important means by which developing countries gain access to new technologies. It is a key factor in the development of India’s economy, as it enables the country to […]