The Government of India is in the process of making slew of changes and bringing into force new laws, which will change the way business is done in the country. A lot has been brewing up, but we don’t know yet what will come first and how it will shape the legal landscape in India. 

In this article, we will briefly discuss key developments. 

The question ‘whether AI can replace the human mind created by the divine or not’ is misplaced for obvious reasons. However, it cannot be denied that AI is giving a tough challenge to each and every one of us to gear up with these technological advancements and constantly work on our core skills. AI is certainly marred by various inherent challenges, but what is certain is that AI is going to stay while the buzz around it will settle down, paving the way for AI and humans to work together. 

On 10 January 2024, the Government of Karnataka notified the Karnataka Compulsory Gratuity Insurance Rules 2024, which has come into force effective from the date of notification. 

As per the rules, every employer is mandatorily required to obtain insurance from LIC or any other insurance company incorporated under the applicable law for covering its entire liability to pay gratuity to its eligible employees. The insurance is to be renewed on a yearly basis under intimation to the controlling authority. 

There seems to be a pro-arbitration judicial trend in India, but it is imperative to take proper and timely legal steps with a strategy to take matters towards resolution. Obviously, this continues during entire life cycle of dispute resolution starting from invocation of arbitration and appointment of arbitrators till award attains finality and its execution as a decree.

India Inc. seems to be divided over the question of having paid menstrual leave or not for employees. 

At present, there is no law mandating paid menstrual leave for employees. However, an organization may voluntarily implement it. 

Many are questioning the need as women may take sick leave anyway. Many are in support because although menstruation is a normal process, it can be painful also many times causing discomfort. 

Let’s pause here for a moment and understand the larger issue to be addressed.