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Port Development in Kerala: Disputes and Due Diligence
Introduction The State of Kerala has a vast coastline of approximately 585 km. In Kerala, 9 out of 14 districts of the state are along the coastline. The state has 17 ports including 1 Major Port-Cochin Port; 3 Intermediate Port- Beypore, Alappuzha and Neendkara and...
Timeline Analysis of Arbitration in the Road, Electricity, and Telecommunication Sectors: The Past, The Present, and The Future
Abstract Litigation in Indian Courts is already taxing on the Parties’ resources, time, and energy. This is aggravated in specialised and complex disputes such as those related to Infrastructure, due to which the Parties resort to arbitration – one of the most...
Pushing FIDIC Contracts and Arbitration in India’s Construction Industry
Introduction The construction sector in India is perhaps the second largest contributor to the economy. It accounts for upwards of 8% of India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) [1] It is also responsible for the second-highest inflow of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)...
Determining Profits from Inter-Unit Power Transfer: An Income-Tax Perspective
Abstract Every large-scale industrial unit requires uninterrupted supply of power so as to carry on its business activities. Historically, electricity has been generated and supplied by the State. A prudent business man would not stake an essential ingredient of his...
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in India: Growth, Contribution and Challenges
Abstract The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in India are an important driving factor for the flourishing Indian economy. These MSMEs not only provide the country with employment opportunities but also helps in the process of Industrialization in rural areas along...
The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2021: Uncovering the Changing Landscape of the Mining Regime in India
Abstract One of the core sectors aiding the growth of the Indian economy is the mines and mineral industry. This sector has played a crucial role in the development of other sectors in the country. While the world is still faced with the challenges posed by the...
The Road not Taken: Exploring the Impact of COVID-19 on Concession Agreements in the Road Sector
Abstract The impact on the Government’s budget following the pandemic was par for the course, and the shift to PPP models such as BOT (Toll) and TOT as opposed to HAM, EPC and BOT Annuity models, was a necessity rather than a choice. Although these models place a...
Force Majeure & Hardship Clauses in Energy Contracts in Light of the Pandemic
Abstract Over the last one year the world has been facing and fighting the COVID – 19 Pandemic. As a result of the contagious nature of the disease, countries have resorted to imposing lockdowns with strict measures which in turn has negatively affected the...
Childcare in India: Is the Current Infrastructure Adequate for Child Welfare and Protection?
Abstract In the contemporary social construct, children have been subjected to abuse, labor, and maltreatment. There also exist children who were either neglected or surrendered by their parents. Due to this constant turmoil that children are subjected to regularly,...
Analyzing Supply Contracts: Interpretation of Major Clauses and the English Practice relating to Commercial Agreements
Abstract Supply contracts, most commonly defined as a legal agreement between the supplier and the purchaser, form an essential part of any infrastructure business as it defines substantive legal terms applicable to the parties and the remedies enforceable in case of...
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