
BUSINESS
Indian law firms in niche practice areas to gain from the liberalisation of legal services
The limitations placed on foreign law firms seem designed to provide Indian lawyers with an opportunity to establish offices overseas and follow their clients as Indian conglomerates grow in size and international footprint

BUSINESS
A 13th century tenet can help CCI clear its regulatory logjam
The Competition Commission of India has been without a chairperson since the end of October. Invoking the judicially-recognised doctrine of necessity for a short period of time till the government appoints a chairperson will enable the regulator to decide pending cases

BUSINESS
Competition Bill | MPs panel’s suggestions will make the law more robust
The Parliamentary Standing Committee has recommended some crucial changes to the Amendment Bill that can make the Competition Act more effective at merger control and ensuring fair play