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ArticleCOVID-19: Changes To India's FDI RegimeForeign investment from Pakistan and Bangladesh was already subject to restrictions under the Indian FDI policy. IndiaGovernment, Public SectorS&R Associates
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ArticleCan The Novel Coronavirus Be Patented?Patentability of any biological matter differs based on the national and regional laws and on the Rules and Sections of the particular territory/country where the patent is applied for.IndiaIntellectual PropertyS&A Law Offices
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ArticleKey Highlights Of FTP-2023The Indian government on 31st March, 2023 announced the new Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023 proving to be a boost to exports amid slowing global trade. The FTP 2015-20 was extended...IndiaInternational LawDGS Associates
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ArticleNCLT Appeals Litigants To File Joint Memo Of Written SubmissionsIn wake of the COVID-19 outbreak and subsequent lockdown, the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has released a notice dated April 7, 2020, wherein the Tribunal has made an appeal to litigants and stakeholders ...IndiaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationS.S. Rana & Co.
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ArticleCOVID-19 Related Income Tax Relief MeasuresAs the situation in view of COVID-19 is evolving, the Government of India has been announcing quite a few relaxations with respect to various income tax related provisions and compliances. IndiaTaxKhaitan & Co.
ArticleData Privacy In Times Of Covid-19On 11 March 2020, the World Health Organisation declared the Covid-19 outbreak as a pandemic, thereby calling for more urgent and aggressive action to stifle its spreading. IndiaPrivacyKhaitan & Co.
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ArticleMask Up! An Initiative By NestleWith the ongoing speculations of the possible outbreak of a third wave of COVID 19, ‘MASK UP!' an initiative by Nestle, is a step forward towards spreading greater awareness about the importance of wearing a mask.IndiaIntellectual PropertyS.S. Rana & Co.