In this webinar, we took a look at the concept of "Force Majeure" as it exists in the Indian law - more specifically the Contract Act, 1872. More importantly we took a look at how the COVID-19 pandemic and the concepts of Force Majeure affect certain common types of commercial transactions such as Leases, Leave & License Agreements, Infrastructure Agreements, and Bank Guarantees.
Read MoreKeeping in mind the emerging economic crisis, the government has decided to ease the nationwide lockdown and to allow some industries to resume operations. In this article I analyse the sectors that have been opened up as well as the restrictions and preconditions prescribed. However, I also note that the preconditions may just prove to be a deal breaker to MSMEs and smaller businesses.
Read MoreRadhika Motiani examines the legal framework surrounding the response of the Indian Government to the COVID-19 pandemic. The present crisis has highlighted that a pandemic, or indeed any natural disaster, presents challenges across disciplines. A government needs to take into account the public health issues and balance them with economic ones.
Read MoreIn this article, Yash Jariwala explores the extent to which India and recognized citizens’ right to access the internet, as well as the challenges that still remain in this recognition. The analysis is done in the backdrop of the nationwide lockdown, which has increased the importance and relevance of the internet.
Read MoreThe onset of the COVID-19 pandemic due to the Coronavirus has, without hyperbole, shut down industrial units across the board. In the absence of a vaccine or known cure, the government has had no choice but to issue directions to curtail its spread by initiating a lockdown. These FAQs take a look at the ramifications of the lockdown on maintaining the workforce.
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