Fintech In India: An Analysis Of Current Legislation And What Lies Ahead?
Most would agree that since the advent of technology, human life has undergone considerable changes that may be perceived as nothing short of magic. We started with the barter system but recently we have transitioned from a cash-dependant country to a country where citizens have moved online for gold, savings, gift cards, loans, investments, etc. This change […]
China’s liability under international law
The COVID-19 pandemic has engulfed over 100 countries around the world and for the lack of a cure, governments have been compelled to largely depend on social vaccination measures, including lockdown, isolation and social distancing. This flu-like virus, with origins in China’s Wuhan city, has caused tremendous distress in terms of health, economic and social […]
COVID-19 | Let’s not deny the right to a decent burial
At a time when India cheers in unison lauding the efforts of medical professionals, a doctor, who succumbed to coronavirus in Chennai, in Tamil Nadu, was denied his right to a decent burial earmarked for that purpose. In this scenario, we ask: Is clapping hands enough? The COVID-19 pandemic has not only presented a health, […]
The Challenges Grappling Data Protection And Privacy In The Insurance Industry
The digital revolution in India has disrupted the business environment in all industries and the insurance industry is no exception. Digitization enhances efficiency and reduces the cost of transacting business however there remain several challenges to the adoption of emerging technologies such as disruption to the traditional insurance ecosystem, uncertain consumer adoption, return on investment, and data […]
India’s ‘Fourth Way’: A data-rich economy’s endeavor for data protection
Roti, Kapda, Makaan aur Privacy – is an appropriate adaptation in times where people are connected 24/7 through the web. The prolonging allure of globalization followed by its societal, economic, and technological innovations has altered economies in the most unfathomable ways. A radical by-product of the globalization era is the World Wide Web, which transcends borders […]
Impact Of Jio-Facebook Deal
Three days after Facebook announced its stake in Reliance Industries, its retail e-commerce venture ‘JioMart’ gets its WhatsApp number 88500 and 08000. In times of mass unemployment, stock market crashes, and economic disruption, the Sensex climbed over 700 points. California-based technology and social media giant, Facebook Inc. declared the largest foreign direct investment (FDI) in […]
Digital Wills in times of COVID-19 crisis: Legal or not?
As the nation gears up for Lockdown 2.0 justice remains a distant dream as the Indian judiciary remains dysfunctional, at large. Further, digitization in India has evolved from the computerization of government offices to fragmented initiatives aimed at speeding up technological implementation across courts, albeit at a sluggish pace. Thus, people seeking legal advice on […]
Innovation during a crisis
With the country being in the midst of an extended lockdown, businesses and individuals are feeling the anxiety and stress brought on by uncertainty regarding the future. Though India Inc. plans a partial exit strategy but to jumpstart a stalled economy is an onerous task. It is, therefore, a valid assumption that economic disruptions caused […]
Section 144: A Need of the Hour amid COVID-19 Crisis
The World Health Organization (WHO) recently declared the novel corona virus (COVID-19) — a worldwide pandemic. With over 2,00,000 confirmed cases and 8,000 deaths panic levels are on a rise around the globe. Flight cancellations, shutdown of public places and remote functioning of offices have caused unprecedented disruption across industries worldwide. In many instances, people […]
Does your business contract recognize coronavirus?
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is now a global pandemic. Numerous deaths are reported worldwide and catastrophic consequences for businesses and the economy are on the rise as well. Cancellation of flights, shutdown of public places, and remote offices has caused unprecedented disruption to businesses across the globe. Our preliminary concerns would revolve around the health […]