Comments on Draft IT Rules, 2021

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY) via a Press Note dated June 6, 2022 published the proposed amendments to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 (“IT Rules, 2021”) and sought public comments/feedback. The Press Note also indicates the broad principles which are aimed: a) to make internet […]

Arbitration Proceedings: Inclusion of Third Parties

Arbitration is one of the alternate ways to resolve a dispute and is often a standard clause in any commercial agreements. Such arbitration clauses or the agreement is governed by the Arbitration and the Conciliation Act, 1996 (The Act). The Act prescribes for arbitration agreements to be in writing and signed by the parties. [i]An arbitration […]