Asia: Government, Public Sector

Applications under the Act can result in significant implications for project delivery and provide an avenue for Traditional Owners to seek protections when state law does not do so.

The NSW Government has begun consulting with native title groups on developing a new policy for how native title claims could be settled in NSW.

The judgment, Cloudthat Technologies Pvt. Ltd. v. Thoughtsol Infotech Pvt. Ltd.1 affirmed the ruling pronounced by the Allahabad High Court in Thoughtsol Infotech...

The Constitution of India protects children as a distinct category requiring special protection, that the objective of juvenile justice legislation is meant to penal in rehabilitative and not penal in nature.

India’s tribunal system was conceived as a response to the limits of the ordinary judiciary: chronic arrears, increasing regulatory complexity and the need for specialised fora to adjudicate technical disputes. Over time, however, tribunals have ceased to be merely supplemental institutions and, in several sectors, have come to replace constitutional courts as the primary fora for administrative, corporate and economic adjudication.

In VE Commercial Vehicles Limited vs. Singh Enterprises1, the Delhi High Court dealt with a petition under Sections 11(5) and 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (the "Arbitration Act") seeking constitution of an arbitral tribunal under a dealership agreement. The High Court held that a contractual stipulation that the place of arbitration "shall always be at Delhi" designated Delhi as the juridical seat, notwithstanding a separate clause conferring exclusive jurisdiction upon the Courts at Indore, since that clause was expressly made subject to the arbitration clause.

GPS spoofing poses a sophisticated threat to Indian civil aviation, manipulating navigation systems through fake satellite signals that can mislead aircraft off course. As incidents increase near...

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority has issued two new binding rules that will fundamentally reshape compliance obligations for financial service providers, including mutual funds, private funds, and SIBA registrants. These rules convert previously non-binding guidance into enforceable requirements with significant penalties for non-compliance, mandating enhanced anti-money laundering programs, sanctions screening protocols, and independent audit obligations.

Japan is undergoing its most significant transformation in defense policy since World War II, driven by a changing Asia-Pacific security environment, growing US pressure on allies, and the convergence of economic and national security. Under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, reforms are being translated into greater military capabilities and a more proactive security strategy. For businesses, this transformation presents significant opportunities across Japan's defense industrial base, though careful balancing

Myanmar's military junta is pursuing international legitimacy through elections and diplomatic engagement despite ongoing civil war and territorial losses.

Hong Kong's Advance Decision on Life-sustaining Treatment Ordinance has officially commenced, establishing a statutory framework for advance medical directives and do-not-attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation orders. This comprehensive guide examines the implementation details, practical storage arrangements through the eHealth system, and critical requirements for both patients and healthcare providers navigating this new legal landscape.

India's stand-up comedy ecosystem has evolved into a significant form of cultural and political expression, but recent controversies involving comedians and digital creators have raised complex constitutional questions. How does the fundamental right to free speech under Article 19(1)(a) balance against legitimate restrictions under Article 19(2), and when does provocative humour cross the line from protected expression to legally actionable content?