Generative AI does not fit neatly into the familiar categories of patent doctrine. It is not just another drafting tool, and it is not simply a new source of inventions. It changes the relationship between text and technical work. Patent law has long treated disclosure as a proxy for reality. That...
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Immersive technologies will become more common in legal proceedings. They can help courts understand complex facts, reduce confusion, and make technical evidence more accessible. Used carefully, they may improve the quality of adjudication.
Labour Law
Leave and Leave Encashment Under The Labour Codes: Striking A Balance With The Shops & Establishments Acts
Insofar as leave encashment during employment is concerned, most of the Shops Acts do not provide for such facilities except in Telangana. The employers can divide the employees' leave into two buckets: the leaves availed under the Shops Act before the commencement of the OSH Code and the leaves...
The plant that endures is not the one with the most automated lines. It is the one where, at the end of the shift, the worker says, 'This place is worth coming back to tomorrow."
Returnships in India represent something larger than talent acquisition. It symbolises a shift in how companies view human potential. The future of work will be built not on rigid scripts but shaped by careers that pause, evolve, restart and occasionally reinvent themselves.
By providing clarity, structure, mentorship, and balanced flexibility, leaders can shape this potential into lasting impact. Because true leadership is not defined by how we manage people today, but by how effectively we prepare them for tomorrow.
An organisation where the majority of managers lead with clarity and consistency performs differently from one where that consistency is patchy. Not because of any single interaction, but because of the aggregate of thousands of them.
The challenges of life can influence the workplace. Whether a personal crisis or a professional setback, offering support during difficult times instils a sense of compassion and fellowship. Simple gestures, such as checking in on colleagues or providing them with assistance, can make a significant...
Contract Labour Model: A Cost Benefit Tool or IR Trigger?
The Hidden IR Risks of Ignoring Workforce Dignity
While businesses often view the contract labour workforce model as a strategic tool for efficiency and agility, growing concerns around workplace equity, inclusion, and employee dignity are reshaping the conversation. In this exclusive interaction, M.G. Govardhanan, a veteran HR & IR leader with...
Contract Labour Model: A Cost Benefit Tool or IR Trigger?
Contract Labour at Crossroads: Time to Rebuild, Not Patch Up
Haresh Chaturvedii argues that India's traditional contract labour model is fast losing relevance in its current form. As Labour Codes redefine employer accountability, younger workers demand dignity alongside wages, and ESG scrutiny intensifies, he believes organisations must move beyond cost...
