To read the article on Mondaq, click here The Hon’ble Supreme Court in its recent judgment has clarified the interpretation of the Registration Act, 1908 (“Reg Act“) in terms of production of original Power of Attorney (“PoA“) to facilitate sale of property. It was strongly observed that there is no need to produce the original copy of the PoA to sell the property and register the same, merely producing a copy of the PoA shall suffice. This fair warning comes to light through the case of Amar Nath Vs Gian Chand1 which was adjudged by a bench of Justices K.M. Joseph and

To read the article on Mondaq, click here. Introduction It is an undeniable fact that the Construction and Infrastructure (C&I) sector plays an integral role in driving the economy of any developing country. For India, which has recently adopted a vision of attaining a ‘Viksit Bharat’, this role played by the C&I sector has attained a refreshed importance. One of the significant drawbacks, however, connected with robust construction activities is the substantial amount of solid waste generated on a daily basis, which has the direct effect on increasing the carbon footprint of not only the industry, but also the nation

To read the article on Mondaq, click here. Introduction As the global financial markets undergo a seismic shift towards sustainable investments and finance, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations have evolved from a peripheral concern to a defining pillar in corporate strategy built on sustainable and responsible business practices. Today, ESG is no longer a choice or a mere checkbox for the sake of compliance- it is turning into an indispensable element of businesses of the modern day, serving as an indicator of systemic risk mitigation and long-term financial resilience, shaping investment decisions and corporate governance. However, despite the increase

To read the article on Mondaq, click here. The year 2022 marked a fresh and innovative beginning for the field of artificial intelligence (AI), wherein the technology was re-introduced in a more accessible and usable form to the public. While the roots of AI date way back to the era when Alan Turing’s machine decoded the German code ‘enigma’, it is needful to mention that the developments in the field since that war have been manifold. The most recent development was the introduction of a downloadable web application which acted as a chat-bot for people who were either curious about

Disclaimer – This article was first published in Construction Law International in July 28, 2024 and is reproduced by kind permission of the International Bar Association, London, UK. © International Bar Association. To read the article on IBA, click here India’s construction sector is a manifestation of scattered legislation and uncertainty in interpretation, leading to disputes and lingering litigation. Construction laws in India are governed by various legislation, ranging from the 1872 Contract Act, to extensive statutory provisions in labour laws including a few specific laws, such as the Building and Other Construction Workers Act, 1996 and other state-specific laws

Disclaimer – This article was first published in Construction Law International in July 28, 2024 and is reproduced by kind permission of the International Bar Association, London, UK. © International Bar Association. To read the article on IBA, click here Introduction The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC), the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India and the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog),1 in cooperation with the Ministry of Finance2 (MoF), have opened the way to the reorganisation of procurement and project management in India. India’s infrastructure has always been sluggish in terms of cost and time overruns and delays, necessitating a review