Employment Law Newsletter – Karnataka Approves Menstrual Leave Policy: One Paid Day Off per Month for Women Employees in Public and Private Sectors

Overview  In a significant policy development, the Government of Karnataka approved the menstrual leave policy granting one day of paid leave per month to women employees across both the public and private sectors.  The Karnataka Cabinet passed the policy on October 9, 2025, following the recommen...
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Employment Law Newsletter – Defamation Risk in Termination Letters — Lessons from Abhijit Mishra v. Wipro: August 2025

Termination of an employee is a process that requires utmost care from the management. Any oversight in the procedure or documentation could trigger lengthy litigation, potentially resulting in a costly settlement. The employer must follow due process, and the issue of flawless exit documents is an ...
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Real Estate Newsletter – Personal Loans To Relatives And Friends: Legal Overview: August 2025

A. Introduction: Lending money by Individuals to friends and family members is a common practice in India. However, these seemingly informal transactions carry significant legal implications that are often overlooked. This newsletter examines the legal framework governing personal loans between frie...
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Insurance Advisory Newsletter – Understanding Employment Practices Liability Insurance: August 2025

What’s inside? Understanding Employment Practices Liability Insurance Businesses That Need Employment Practices Liability Insurance Major Inclusions and Exclusions of Policy Employment Practices Liability Insurance (“EPLI”) is a specialized insurance product designed to protect businesses agai...
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Intellectual Property Newsletter – Companies “Double Dipping” to Ensure Dual Protection of Sound Marks: August 2025

Branding has evolved into a multidimensional consumer experience, brands are now moving far beyond logos, colour schemes or taglines. In an overly saturated market, brands are aiming towards invoking emotions and creating recognition across all senses. From Netflix’s iconic “ta-dum” that signa...
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Employment Law Newsletter – Prolonged Absence Equals Voluntary Abandonment of Service, Not Termination : July 2025

Introduction On June 17, 2025, the Bombay High Court issued a landmark judgment that created a bright line for voluntary abandonment of employment versus retrenchment as defined by the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 (“ID Act”). The Court aptly noted that an employee’s voluntary discontinuat...
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