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Our Partner Gaurav Bhalla and Senior Associate Ashneet Hanspal will be attending the Bharat Privacy Conference, 2024 on November 16, 2024 at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi. Organized by the DPO Club, this conference is expected to be one of the largest privacy events in India. If you're attending and would like to discuss privacy (or any allied aspects), feel free to reach out to Gaurav or Ashneet to schedule a meeting. 𝐓𝐨 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: https://lnkd.in/g26QwS4Z #data #privacy #conference #DPDPA #event #meeting #lawyer #ahlawatassociates

Our partner, Gaurav Bhalla, was recently interviewed by The Times of India to share his opinion on the recent domain name issues involving an individual developer who obtained registration for the 'jiohotstar' domain name and offered it publicly for sale to Reliance. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://lnkd.in/g-uZhciV #domain #law #lawyer #legaladvice #ahlawatassociates

Our partner, Gaurav Bhalla, was recently interviewed by The Times of India to share his opinion on the recent domain name issues involving an individual developer who obtained registration for the 'jiohotstar' domain name and offered it publicly for sale to Reliance. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://lnkd.in/g-uZhciV #domain #law #lawyer #legaladvice #ahlawatassociates

With the rules under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA) just round the corner, international business are increasing getting concerned regarding the compliances under the statute. This piece highlights the important aspects that an international business should consider which is undergoing the compliance process or is yet to initiate the same under the DPDPA. 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://lnkd.in/g3iwDMAF 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫: Gaurav Bhalla & Sheena Khan #data #protection #privacy #dpdpa #legaladvice #lawyer #law #ahlawatassociates

The Financial Intelligence Unit - India (FIU-IND) plays a crucial role in monitoring and preventing money laundering activities, ensuring a safer financial ecosystem. Understanding key compliance practices can help businesses align with FIU-IND's guidelines and stay ahead of evolving regulations. By adhering to such compliances, reporting entities can reduce regulatory risks, and strengthen their defenses against money laundering. 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://lnkd.in/gpVBxVJs 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫: Parag Singhal & Niitya Ranjan #law #lawyer #moneylaundering #aml #pmla #fiu #financial #intelligence #legaladvice #ahlawatassociates

Diwali celebrations at Ahlawat & Associates were filled with fun, laughter, and festive cheer! 🎊 Our team came together to enjoy the spirit of Diwali with laughter, friendly competition, and great company. From fun games like dumb charades and tambola (with prizes!) to a delicious team lunch, it was a wonderful day of bonding, and everyone’s enthusiasm truly made the celebration special. Congratulations to Garv Sood and Aashima Gusain for winning the Best Dressed awards for their stunning ethnic wear! ✨ Here’s to many more memorable moments together as a team. Wishing everyone a bright and prosperous Diwali! 🪔 #HappyDiwali #celebrations #ahlawatassociates #FestivalofLights #Diwali2024 #OfficeDiwali #TeamBuilding Uday Singh Ahlawat Tania Ahlawat Apoorva Misra Gaurav Bhalla Sheena Ogra CS Abhishek Paliwal Ashneet Hanspal Guneet Mayall Khyati Bhatia @nitesh Singh @Shashank Shukla Shramona Sarkar Shweta Singh Akanksha Arora Aliza Alam Apoorv Shishodia Garv Sood Isha Agrawal Ishita Goel Aashima Gusain Laavanya Kaushik Manish Gusain Mohnish Sehrawat Nishant Rewalia Parag Singhal Sakshi Bhatt Shreyika Walia Upamanyu Banerjee Bhupender Tanwar Yatin Shikarpuri Soni Masiwal Neeraj Chandra Ashwani Kumar Gautam Priya Pandey

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports published the Draft National Sports Governance Bill, 2024 for public which aims to drive Indian sports toward ethical, transparent, and globally aligned standards, enabling the development and welfare of athletes and sports federations alike. The Ministry has invited comments/suggestions (from general public and stakeholders) on the contents of the bill by November 10, 2024. 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://lnkd.in/gdgwKDCH 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫: Sheena Khan #sports #law #federation #legaladvice #suggestions #lawyer #ahlawatassociates

The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India (“Supreme Court”) on October 23, 2024 delivered the much awaited judgement in the case of Glas Trust Company LLC vs. Byju Raveendran and Ors, and set aside the order of the Hon’ble National Company Appellate Tribunal (“NCLAT”), Chennai dated August 02, 2024 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://lnkd.in/ggKstVqc 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫: Ishita Goel #nclt #nclat #insolvency #law #legaladvice #supremecourt #lawyer #ahlawatassociates

The Apprentices Act, 1961 (“Act”), plays a critical role in fostering skill development in India through structured apprenticeship programs. It offers a legal framework for training individuals in both designated and optional trades, ensuring they gain practical experience while meeting educational and physical standards. Despite its noble intent, the Act poses certain challenges for businesses, especially in terms of compliance costs and administrative formalities, prompting some to favour informal internship arrangements over formal apprenticeships. In this article, we will delve into the key aspects of the Act, exploring who qualifies as an apprentice, the applicability of the Act, and the responsibilities of both employers and apprentices. We will also examine the practical challenges businesses face in complying with the Act and discuss the penalties for non-compliance, offering a balanced perspective on the advantages and difficulties of adhering to its provisions. 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://lnkd.in/gX6A4akm 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫: Apoorv Shishodia #hr #employment #labour #law #lawyer #legaladvice #compliance #Skilldevelopment #ahlawatassociates