In our previous post on the Start-up India Action Plan (“Action Plan”), we discussed the various benefits announced for ‘eligible’ start-ups in the Action Plan and the regulatory changes that were proposed thereunder. We also highlighted that the Action Plan provided a definition as to what shall constitute an ‘eligible’ start-up. Further, the Department of... Continue Reading →
Privacy and Data Protection Laws in India (Part 3)
Further to our Part II, this Part seeks to outline the key provisions under other extant regulations in India that seeks to address the issue of data protection and individual's right to privacy. Protection under other regulations Apart from the Act, there are several laws that address the issue of the data protection and individual’s... Continue Reading →
Privacy and Data Protection Laws in India (Part 2)
Further to our Part I, this Part seeks to outline the key provisions of the first specific legislation in India that sought to address the right to privacy in respect of data protection. Protection under the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011 (“Reasonable Security Practices Rules”)... Continue Reading →
Privacy and Data Protection Laws in India (Part 1)
India does not have a comprehensive legislation for the protection of privacy of an individual. Article 21 of the Constitution of India has been extended to include the right to privacy as a fundamental right available under the Constitution. However, being a fundamental right, it can only be enforced only against the State. The legal... Continue Reading →
Who’s heard the Good News? Maternity Benefit Amendments: An Insight
In, what is one of the most progressive steps for working women, the Parliament has passed Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act 2017 (“Amendment Act”). The Amendment Act received presidential assent on 27th March 2017 and was published in the official gazette on 28th March 2017. The Ministry of Labour and Employment has issued further Maternity... Continue Reading →
Maintenance of Register under various labour laws
In the era of ease of doing business in India, the labour ministry has finally simplified procedures in relation to the maintenance of registers under various labour laws prevalent in India. Ministry of Labour and Employment on 21st February, 2017 has notified the Ease Of Compliance To Maintain Register Under Various Labour Law Rules, 2017... Continue Reading →
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