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From 1,095 days to 306: Quicker disposal of commercial disputes

According to the World Bank’s ‘doing business’ report for India, it used to take 1,095 days in trial and judgment of commercial disputes in 2020.
But following a push for reforms, the number of days has come down to 424 in Delhi and 306 in Mumbai, according to the data put the in public domain by the Department of Justice in the Law Ministry.

India says to exceed emission cut targets, further reduction hinges on climate fund

“From 2005 levels, India’s carbon emissions fell 24% by 2016 – in the space of 11 years. Between 2016 and 2030 – in a span of 14 years – we’ve to reduce emissions by just 9-11%, but it will be definitely much more than that,” he said. In all probability, by 2025, non-fossil fuel sources would account for 40% of India’s power generation, Rameshwar Prasad Gupta, of Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change said.

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Coronavirus leads companies with supply chain disruptions to invoke ‘Force Majeure’

-Force majeure refers to unexpected external circumstances that prevent a party to a contract from meeting their obligations.

-The underlying event must be unforeseeable and not the result of actions undertaken by the party invoking force majeure. Natural disasters, strikes, and terrorist attacks can all be force majeure events.

-Declaring force majeure may allow a party to a contract to avoid liability for nonperformance.

Etiqa Insurance Singapore protects customers with Financial Assistance Benefit amid COVID-19 Outbreak

Staying committed to their mission to make the world a better place, the Etiqa Insurance Singapore will provide hospitalisation benefits of S$100 daily (up to 10 days) for patients in stable condition and S$200 daily (up to 5 days) for those in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), including a lump sum payment of S$50,000, in the event of death, as a result of the COVID-19 viral infection.

Bill Coen appointed chair of the IFRS Advisory Council

The new Advisory Council Chair will have three priorities. First, to provide leadership and set the agenda for the 2020 meetings; second, to assess for the Trustees of the Foundation any relevant changes that may be warranted in the role and composition of the Advisory Council; and third, to position the Council through any transition.

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