Employment Law Newsletter – Navigating Disciplinary Actions: A Guide for Private Sector Employers : February 2025

Disciplinary inquiries are a crucial aspect of workplace governance, ensuring that misconduct is addressed fairly and in accordance with legal and organizational policies. In India’s private sector, these inquiries must align with principles of natural justice and applicable employment laws. Here...
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Insurance Advisory Newsletter – Public Liability Insurance Act and Recent Amendments : February 2025

SCOPE OF PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE ACT AND IF THE INSURANCE POLICY IS MANDATORY IN NATURE: The Public Liability Insurance Act of 1991 (“Act”) is a pioneering legislative mechanism which has been designed to address the complex challenges of industrial safety and victim compensation. This Act wa...
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IPR Newsletter – Architectural Designs and Intellectual Property Protection : February 2025

Introduction to Architectural Design Protection In the world of architecture, intellectual property protection is crucial for safeguarding the creative and artistic efforts of designers and architects. The intricate designs that breathe life into our cities are protected under various legal framewor...
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Employment Law Newsletter – The Silent Witness Speaks: Bystander Intervention under POSH Law : February 2025

In bustling workplaces, where conversations overlap and deadlines loom, harassment often unfolds not in the shadows but in plain sight. Yet, it is common for bystanders to turn a blind eye—fearing backlash, unsure of their role, or simply uncomfortable stepping in. But what if the law and their re...
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POSH Pulse Newsletter - Madras High Court

Employment Law Newsletter – Madras High Court Emphasizes Impact Over Intent in Landmark PoSH Case: February 2025

Case: HCL Technologies Ltd. vs N.Parsarathy Court: Madras High Court Date of Judgment: January 22, 2025 Case No.: W.P. No. 5643 of 2020; W.M.P.No.6594 of 2020 & 25713 of 2021 Background: HCL Technologies Ltd. filed a writ petition challenging the Principal Labour Court’s decision, which had ov...
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Rajasthan HC Quashes Transfer Order of Pregnant Employee

Employment Law Newsletter – Rajasthan HC Quashes Transfer Order of Pregnant Employee: February 2025

Citation: 2025:RJ-JD:5472 Court: Rajasthan High Court, Jodhpur Coram: Hon’ble Justice Arun Monga Order Date: January 28, 2025 Case Title: Sulochana v. State of Rajasthan & Ors. Case Overview In a noteworthy ruling on maternity rights, the Rajasthan High Court quashed the transfer of a pregnant...
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Understanding Additional Insured Coverage

Insurance Advisory Newsletter – Understanding Additional Insured Coverage : January 2025

Understanding Additional Insured: Customer contracts often require the policy holder to add the customer as additional insured to the service provider’s insurance policy. An additional insured is an individual or entity that is added to an insurance policy of existing entity to extend the coverage...
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