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Tweaking the MDR charges …Watal Committee recommendations…3

This is a continuation of the discussions on the Watal Committee Report Encouraging increased use of electronic modes of transactions was one of the objectives pursued by the Watal Committee. In this direction the committee considered the transaction cost structure … Continue reading

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Suggestions on Modification of ITA 2008

There is an exercise going on in Delhi to modify ITA 2008. Last time when ITA 2000 was amended, the trigger was the Bazee.com case where the CEO of baazee.com (now ebay.in) was prosecuted under Section 85 of ITA 2000 … Continue reading

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Here is how the Currency Shortage can vanish in a jiffy with “Digi-Real Currency”

P.S: At the request of some of my friends, I have elaborated here the concept of Ze-Mo coupons I referred to in my previous article as a possible solution to the post-demonetization measure where there is a shortage of currency … Continue reading

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Does DMCA pose a risk to Indian hosting companies also?

When a hosting company hosts user content, there is always a risk of the hosting company being charged for abetting the copyright infringement if any by the user. In India, intermediaries are subject to the “Due Diligence” requirement under Section … Continue reading

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Aadhar authentication is unreliable

[I am one of the vocal supporters of the Modi’s initiatives on Note ban and other measures. However, it is necessary to bring instances such as the following to the attention of the public since they indicate the unknown risks … Continue reading

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Responsibility of IT companies for Cyber Security

A debate has ensued in Germany that IT industry should be held responsible for security breaches affecting the public. According to this report  “Leading German politicians have called for IT and telecoms equipment makers to be held liable for cyber attacks, … Continue reading

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