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August 2010

The Hurdles in Technology Transfers in the Defence Sector

Majority of India’s present day weapons and war machinery is obsolete. India is looking to revamp its defence capabilities and consequently making the country one of the largest military spenders in the world.

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July 2010

Changes in the Takeover Code: Raising the Bar of Indian M&A

The market regulator, Securities Exchange Board of India (“SEBI”) introduced the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeover) Regulations, 1997, commonly known as the Takeover Code, which established the fundamental rules for mergers and acquisitions.   Read more


June 2010

Whose Copyright is Right?

In determining how India should shape and modify its copyright policies, examining international, as well as individual nations' policies, can provide guidance. Of course, India has its own Copyright Act, 1957 ("Act"), but its age demonstrates an ongoing need for modification.   Read more


May 2010

Consolidated FDI Policy: A compilation or a fresh construct

Since the liberalization of foreign investment regime in India, the Government of India has issued various press notes on foreign investment. In addition, various circulars and guidelines were issued under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (“FEMA”), Reserve Bank of India (“RBI”) independent of government press notes.   Read more


April 2010

Copyright versus Patent – The Great Debate

In India, software has traditionally been protected under Copyright Act, 1957 (“Act”) as software programme. Computer software, also known as computer programme, has a market value and is subject to fierce competition due to a shorter life circle and the potential danger of blatantly being copied or developed by reserve engineering.   Read more


March 2010

Termination of key management personnel: Judicial stand and practical considerations

Under the Indian legal regime, there is no specific legislation which governs the employer-employee relationship. As such the relationship between them is purely based on terms which have evolved from industry practices and customs...   Read more


February 2010

Impact of the India-US Nuclear Deal and Opportunities in the Indian Market: An Overview

Any development that takes place after close to 34 years can be deemed historic, and truly so, one such historic moment is India’s global recognition as a nuclear power state. In September 2008, the Nuclear Suppliers’ Group (“NSG”) approved an India specific exemption and the India-US civilian nuclear deal was signed on October 11, 2008.   Read more


January 2010

Special Economic Zones versus Software Technology Parks – A Critical Analysis

The Special Economic Zones (“SEZ”) were introduced in India in 2000 in order to provide a level playing field to the domestic enterprises and manufacturers, so that they could compete with the global players. The SEZs are a separate, demarcated region governed by economic laws that are more liberal than the typical economic laws.   Read more