1. What laws and regulations in your jurisdiction regulate the collection and processing of personal data? Are there any aspects of those laws that have specific relevance to cross border investigations?
After many versions of a proposed data privacy law …
Introduction
The Constitution of India confers powers to state governments and the central (federal) government to enact laws concerning employment and labour, except for certain matters that are reserved for the central government.
A large number of labour laws exist …
In 2017, the Indian Supreme Court, in a landmark judgment (the "Puttaswamy Judgement"), found privacy to be a fundamental right granted to every person under the Indian Constitution. The right was read into the right to life and personal liberty …
Key Labour and Employment Issues in M&A Transactions
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are tools used for the growth of business and optimisation of resources. M&A transactions have a significant influence on the employees of target entities, and the success of …
Franchising in the market
How widespread is franchising in your jurisdiction? In which sectors is franchising common? Are there any economic or regulatory issues in the market that are more or less hospitable to franchising or make it economically viable …
1. The Fintech Landscape
1.1 Please describe the types of fintech businesses that are active in your jurisdiction and the state of the development of the market, including in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) …
Introduction
With practices and processes in India returning to some semblance of normalcy in 2022 after almost two years of covid-19-induced disruptions, the past year has been quite eventful. The Indian IP landscape witnessed various notable developments in the realms of policy, …
Ownership structures
May a foreign supplier establish its own entity to import and distribute its products in your jurisdiction?
Yes, a foreign supplier can establish an entity in India for import and distribution, subject to compliance with the foreignexchange control …
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