Given that digital transformation is no longer a trend but rather an ongoing process, electronic signatures or e-signatures have become an indispensable feature of modern business and governance. Today, e-signatures are routinely used in the signing of employment contracts, loan applications, accepting tenders and even multi-million dollar business agreements. E-signatures or electronic signatures allow legally binding transactions to be done “on paper” without the need of a physical document.
At this age, where globalization is on the rise, as well as public scrutiny, state and international level businesses must give importance to proprietary compliance as it ensures ethical governance and is central to accomplishing success. From international leviathans to local startups, each and every brand needs to undergo a complex legal, regulatory and ethical framework system. Forgetting to do this can yield prison time, severe reputation, and monetary repercussions.
In a country as vast and diverse as India, where inequality, poverty, and bureaucratic inefficiency often hinder justice, Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has become one of the most powerful tools for ordinary people to gain an advantage. PIL was introduced by the Indian judiciary in the late 20th century, which granted individuals, social groups or organizations the ability to take legal action against issues that are related to the public good rather than just personal grievances.