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Author: Aamir Zafar

Legacy > Articles posted by Aamir Zafar
09 August
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Proving Loss Of Profit In Construction Arbitration: A Strategic And Legal Guide For Contractors

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To read the article on Mondaq, click here. In the domain of construction arbitration, contractual disputes frequently emerge from delays in execution, unforeseen disruptions, or premature and often contentious termination of agreements. These occurrences invariably give rise to complex financial repercussions, particularly affecting contractors who are deprived of the economic benefits originally contemplated under the contract. One of the most significant and recurrent heads of claim in such proceedings pertains to compensation for loss of anticipated profits commonly referred to as loss of profit claims. Such claims typically arise when the contractor alleges that the employer, either by direct act or...

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17 June
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The Gayatri Balasamy Case: A Turning Point In Judicial Intervention In Arbitration?

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To read the article on Mondaq, click here The Hon'ble Madras High Court in ISG Novasoft Technologies Ltd v. Gayatri Balasamy1 dealt with a challenge to an Arbitral Award arising from an employment dispute wherein the Arbitral Tribunal had awarded compensation to the employee. The Award, however, allegedly suffered from a quantification error concerning back wages and consequential dues. Rather than adhering to the traditional norm of either setting aside the award or remitting it to the Arbitral Tribunal for reconsideration, the Hon'ble High Court chose an unorthodox path by modifying the award directly purporting to rectify what it termed a manifest and severable...

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05 June
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The Rise Of Artificial Intelligence & The Future Of Personality Rights

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To read the article on Mondaq, click here. "Artificial intelligence is growing up fast, as are robots whose facial expressions can elicit empathy and make your mirror neurons quiver." – Diane Ackerman Artificial intelligence (AI) has a long history that can be traced back to the eighth century BCE when Hephaestus created "attendants made of gold, which seemed like living maidens," as depicted in Homer's Iliad. The term "artificial intelligence" itself, however, was not coined until the 1950s, when John McCarthy defined it in 1955. AI systems use algorithms to process input data to predict outcomes, solve problems, and initiate actions. Historically, AI...

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05 June
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A Collision Of Marks: Decoding Trademark Disputes In The Indigo-Mahindra Saga

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To read the article on Mondaq, click here. In the realm of commerce and industry, a trademark serves as much more than a mere identifier of goods or services; it is a symbol of the reputation, trust, and goodwill accrued by its proprietor. The significance of trademarks in maintaining a distinct identity within the marketplace has led to the establishment of stringent legal frameworks to safeguard these intellectual property rights. The dispute between InterGlobe Aviation Limited (operating under the brand name "Indigo") and Mahindra Electric Automobile Limited (a subsidiary of Mahindra & Mahindra) over the use of the alphanumeric identifier "6E"...

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05 June
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Bournvita Controversy: Losing The ‘Health Drink’ Tag

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To read the article on Legal500, click here. A spark that surfaced recently on social media platforms has kindled a new contentious discussion in India. Our childhood favourite ‘Bournvita’ is being examined for its claim of being a ‘health drink’ for youngsters. The row surfaced when, in April 2023, Revant Himatsingka, who was holding a prominent finance job in the US, sacrificed his lucrative salary and returned to India to spearhead a ‘nutrition revolution’. Revant, who had around 1000 followers then, uploaded a video to his social media handle targeting Bournvita and claiming that the ‘health drink’ contains dangerously excessive amounts of...

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