The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has advised Food Business Operators (FBOs) to discontinue the use of the term “100%” on food labels, packaging, and promotional material. This significantly expands the scope of its earlier directive dated 03 June 2024 which had specifically targeted the phrase “100% real fruit juice.”

The legal world is dynamic and ever evolving. From the rise of legal tech and AI tools to the entry of foreign law firms and shifting client expectations, today’s legal professionals operate in an environment of unprecedented complexity. In such as landscape, two areas become crystal clear: (1) continuous learning is not a luxury - but a necessity; and (2) the role of our leaders in enabling constant learning and development is critical. 

As temperatures soared this summer, the pace of power market reforms picked up with equal intensity. Two significant developments have opened new avenues for commercial and industrial (C&I) consumers to manage renewable energy procurement and price risk:

Unlike some global markets, India does not recognise the “at-will” employment model. Here, employment termination must be backed by cause and prior notice. Most contracts mandate a notice period or payment in lieu, applicable to both employer and employee, making notice clauses a standard fixture in Indian employment arrangements.

Recent conflicts between India and Pakistan and subsequent geopolitical tensions have seen ripple effects extend into the business ecosystem, especially for IT and digital services sectors.  Multinational IT firms and global companies, specifically those involving service provisioning and delivery through India or Pakistan based entities, have been exposed to greater regulatory scrutiny.

The first quarter of 2025 has witnessed several notable court rulings that continue to shape how arbitration law is understood and applied in India. From issues around re-arbitration to delivery of awards and timelines under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, the Courts’ decisions have addressed a range of procedural and substantive questions.