Cyber Defence Research Centre For Ranchi Stalled

Police in India is not very much comfortable with issues pertaining to cyber law and cyber security. Even if cyber crimes cells have been opened all over India they have not proved to be successful in the absence of adequate expertise.

India has also a very poor cyber crime conviction rate. The reason behind this is the police officers, lawyers and judges themselves are clueless about cyber crime.

Even if police force of India tries to make itself tech savvy, red tape and other governmental hurdles do not allow them to do so. For instance, the cyber defence research centre (CDRC), once proposed by the state of Jharkhand, seems to be the need of the hour with the government's official website being hacked twice in the past and recent successful cloning incidents of ATM cards at fuel pumps. In spite of alarms raised in the past by cyber experts in the capital and senior police officers, the proposal for CDRC constitution is yet to receive final nod of the government. The proposal for constitution of CDRC was sent to the state government for approval in March 2010.

The CDRC would constitute one chief technological officer (CTO) and two senior advisers from IT sector besides three cyber security professionals to be appointed from among civilians. The rest of the positions would be filled up by policemen trained in cyber security.

Special Branch IG S N Pradhan said once the CDRC was in place, Jharkhand would be one among the main centres of cyber security in India. Pradhan added that the centre would not only check cyber crime in state but also conduct high end research on cyber security and carry out cyber forensic tests to extend assistance to the security professionals at national level.

Till now, Perry4Law and Perry4Law Techno Legal Base (PTLB) are managing the exclusive techno legal cyber security research, education and training centre of India (CSRTCI). Perry4Law and PTLB are also managing the exclusive techno legal cyber forensics research and training centre of India.

Despite various efforts, the law enforcement and intelligence agencies in India seem to be helpless in front of modern technological crimes like cyber crimes in India, terrorism and cyber-terrorism. India needs to tackle this problem as soon as possible.

Intellectual Property Rights Services In India

Intellectual property rights in India (IPRs in India) need no introduction. These include areas like copyright, trademarks, patents, geographical indications, semiconductor protection, domain name protection, etc. Even IPRs services of India are world renowned. We have professionals and firms that are world renowned for providing world class IPRs services in India.

However, today’s IPR environment has become techno legal in nature. IP Professionals of India must be well versed with both technical and legal aspects of IPRs. Technological issues of IPRs in India are difficult to understand and apply. Cyber crimes are affecting IPRs like trade secrets and data protection severely. Techno legal IPR skill development in India is the need of the hour.

Similarly, legal process outsourcing in India (LPO in India) and knowledge process outsourcing in India (KPO in India) pertaining to IPRs is also required to be tuned up. LPO and KPO is no more a simple clerical work. They now require expertise that very few firms can provide.

Perry4Law and Perry4Law Techno Legal Base (PTLB) specialise in Techno Legal IPR Services. Further, PTLB is also managing the exclusive techno legal IPR LPO and KPO of India. PTLB is also providing exclusive techno legal ICT and IPR skill development in India.

While the IPR field is thriving upon innovation yet IPRs service providers are themselves have to be more innovative to cater the service requirements of these IP owners. PTLB manages one such resource that provides innovative IPR LPO, KPO and techno legal services to clients worldwide.

If you are interested in the techno legal intellectual property rights services in India and abroad, keep a close watch upon the IP Blog of PTLB. The Blog is covering areas like copyright, trademarks, patents, traditional knowledge, semiconductor industry, geographical indications, etc.

Further, if you are interested in great IPR LPO and KPO services in India and world wide, Perry4Law and PTLB are the number one choice. In short, Perry4Law and PTLB provide world class intellectual property rights services in India.

Technology Arbitration In India

Both technology related and technology assisted arbitrations in India are rare. Cyber arbitration in India and cyber arbitration and mediation centers in India is difficult to find in India. In fact, we have a single techno legal technology arbitration and mediation centre in India.

Recently World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) has revealed in a statement that cyber squatting has increased significantly. Now the problem in India is that we have no domain name protection law hence securing domain name protection in India is a very tedious job. Further, there are very few individuals and institutions that provide domain name dispute resolution services in India or technology related dispute resolution services in India.

Perry4Law Techno Legal Base (PTLB) is the premier techno legal segment of exclusive techno legal ICT law firm of India Perry4Law. It is providing techno legal online dispute resolution services. Further, it is also managing the exclusive e-courts training and consultancy center of India.

We have to invest in adequate skill developments in India regarding ODR and e-courts as most of the technology related disputes would be solved through theses mediums only in the future.

Cyber Forensics Course In India

Cyber forensics in India is still not in much use. This is primarily because neither the legal frameworks of India have adopted cyber forensics nor the legal and judicial fraternities are well aware of the technicalities of the same. The scientific knowledge that is essential for legal and judicial fraternity is presently missing in India.

On the front of research, education and training as well, India has very few cyber forensics training centers. For instance, India has an exclusive techno legal cyber forensics research, training and education centre managed by Perry4Law.

Perry4Law Techno Legal Base (PTLB), the leading techno legal segment of Perry4Law, provided exclusive techno legal online cyber forensics course in India. This course is one of the techno legal courses that are provided by PTLB. The other courses include cyber law, cyber security, digital evidencing, e-courts, online dispute resolution (ODR), Indian legal services courses, Indian regulatory services courses, etc.

The courses are meant for police officers, lawyers, judges, corporate executives, computer professionals, law graduates, etc. From the stage of investigation to final adjudication by a court, cyber forensics must be used in proper manner. However, cyber forensics in India is not used at all in the absence of adequate training and education.

The cyber forensics courses provided by PTLB can go a long way in strengthening the investigative, legal and judicial system of India. In fact, Perry4Law and PTLB are in the process of circulating the first and exclusive techno legal cyber crime investigation manual of India for selective law enforcement agencies and intelligence agencies of India. This manual is the best cyber crime investigation manual of India so far. It would strengthen the cyber crime investigation capabilities of Indian police and other agencies.

The practices and methods of cyber crime investigation and cyber forensics incorporated in the manual would also be taught to the individuals who have enrolled for the cyber forensics course of PTLB. Further, a special emphasis is given to techno legal skill development so that professional graduates are found more suitable by big companies and industrial houses. So hurry and be a techno legal professional this year and join the cyber forensics course of PTLB.

Indian Regulatory Services Examination In India

Regulatory bodies like securities and exchange board of India (SEBI), competition commission of India (CCI), cyber appellate tribunal (CAT), telecom regulatory authority of India (TRAI), proposed telecom security council of India (TSCI), etc requires domain specific experts to manage the same. Till now Indian government has been deputing its officers from its own departments to these regulatory bodies thereby undermining the required expertise.

In the past, Indian government has proposed Indian legal services examinations so that qualitative legal professionals can be produced in India. Now it has been felt that Indian regulatory services are needed in India. Institutions like Perry4Law Techno Legal Base (PTLB) are already providing training, education and research in these regulatory fields and many more techno legal fields.

Perry4Law and PTLB have been providing various techno legal trainings, education, research and coaching in India and world wide. Some of the areas covered by PTLB are continuing legal education in India, online lawyers and judges training in India, Indian legal services examinations training and education, Indian regulatory services examinations and trainings, etc.

PTLB provides Domain Specific and Highly Specialised Trainings in areas like Regulatory Services, Cyber Law, Cyber Forensics, E-Courts, Digital Evidencing, E-Discovery, etc, informs Praveen Dalal, managing partner of New Delhi based law firm Perry4Law and CEO of PTLB. We need “Domain Specific Experts” to manage different areas of Governmental Dealings, suggests Dalal.

Recently, Indian government proposed to constitute data protection authority of India (DPAI). The DPAI would require tremendous techno legal acumen as its areas of operations would be very large and challenging. The members of all regulatory bodies must have good techno legal expertise so that their functions can be performed in best possible manner.

With the proposal to introduce e-delivery of public services in India these regulatory authorities would have enhanced roles to perform. Even the department of information technology (DIT) has proposed a framework for citizens’ engagement in NEGP. Services of institutions like PTLB can be availed of under public private partnership (PPP) model for governmental projects and initiatives. Let us see how various proposals of Indian government would be actually executed.

E-Discovery And Litigation Services LPO And KPO In India

E-discovery and litigations services in India are managed by few firms. However, when it comes to techno legal e-discovery and litigation services in India only one name comes into the mind. Perry4Law Techno Legal Base (PTLB) is the exclusive techno legal e-discovery and litigation services providers of India.

Another unique aspect of e-discovery and litigation services of PTLB is that it is the only institution of the world that is managed by world renowned techno legal law firm Perry4Law.

PTLB is also the exclusive techno legal e-discovery related litigation, LPO and KPO services provider of India and world wide. Perry4Law and PTLB are also managing the exclusive techno legal Digital Evidencing and E-Discovery Centre of India. It is taking care of innovative digital evidence LPO and KPO and other techno legal digital evidencing and e-discovery related issues. PTLB is also the Exclusive Citizens to Government (C2G) LPO and KPO Providers in India.

Some of the areas where Perry4Law and PTLB provide their techno legal LPO and KPO services include Cyber Law, Cyber Security, Cyber Forensics, Cyber Warfare, Cyber Terrorism, Cyber Espionage, Homeland Security, Internal Security, Digital Evidencing, E-Discovery, Cyber Due Diligence, E-Courts, National E-governance Plan (NEGP), etc.

E-discovery related issues are of tremendous importance for both litigation and non litigation related matters. Business houses and even banks must have e-discovery and due diligence mechanisms at their places. Further, e-discover is also an essential prerequisite for successful litigation and dispute resolution.

Companies, banks, corporate houses, law firms, etc must have a dedicated e-discovery centre for their successful day to day functions. For those who do not wish to have such a centre may seek the expert services of institutions like PTLB.

Computer Security In India

Computer security is no more a luxury but an absolute necessity. In the present era, information and data is of extreme importance and value. We cannot allow strategic, sensitive, commercial and crucial data to be lost or stolen by cyber criminals.

From mere pranks, hobby and boasting, cyber crime has been transformed into a white collor and organised crime. Crime syndicates are actively engaging in identity theft, information stealing, data theft and so on. With the borderless and transborder nature of the crime, cyber crime is very difficult to pursue.

We have no computer security policy of India and we need one urgently. India has already been a victim of cyber attacks, cracking, cyber espionage, website defacements, etc and its cyberspace is highly vulnerable. India is facing a growing threat of cyber attacks and cyber crimes. In such circumstances, enacting strong cyber laws and establishing effective and robust cyber security is required.

National Security Policy of India is urgently required and Computer Security Policy of India must be an essential part of the same, says Praveen Dalal, managing partner of New Delhi based Law Firm Perry4Law and leading techno legal expert of India. Increasing Computer Security Readiness with Adaptive Threat Management is need of the hour, suggests Dalal. Further, Measurement of ICT Resilience and Robustness on regular basis is also required, suggests Dalal.

Further, another factor that is responsible for low level of computer security in India is that computer security research and development in India is lacking. We have a single and exclusive techno legal computer security research, training and education institution of India. The same is managed by Perry4Law and Perry4Law Techno Legal Base (PTLB). It is managing issues like cyber law, computer security, cyber war, cyber espionage, cyber forensics, etc.

So on the fronts of policy formulation, legislation making and computer security awareness, India needs to take some immediate steps. The present indifferent attitude of Indian government and Parliament of India is doing no good to Indian cyberspace. I hope some concrete actions would be taken by Indian government in these directions as soon as possible.

Online Cyber Law Courses In India

Cyber law is one of the emerging career options. It can be pursued by computer professionals, lawyers, management students, corporate executives, etc. Cyber law is also a very important aspect of legal training and corporate management. Legal and management professionals regularly enroll for cyber law training in India these days.

Cyber due diligence requirements in banks, companies, firms, etc has also increased the scope of cyber law professionals in India. Further, cyber law professionals would also be much required for legal management system of India in future. Cyber crime professionals are also in demand for conducting cyber crime investigations in India.

The present cyber law education trends in India show that online cyber law education in India would be the norm in the near future. Cyber law education through e-learning and online mode has many advantages over the traditional learning model. Professionals from any part of the world can enroll and get good quality cyber law training and education through e-learning method.

In India, Perry4Law Techno Legal Base (PTLB) is the exclusive techno legal online cyber law education and training provider. It provides a good combination of technical as well as legal cyber law education for various professionals.

The online platform of PTLB enables any professional from any part of the world to get enrolled and successfully complete the cyber law and other courses. Once the basic level courses are successfully undertaken, professionals can enroll for higher and specialised techno legal courses of PTLB.

However, professionals should not confine themselves to selective few courses alone. They must develop a habit of engaging in lifelong learning so that their cyber skills can be developed on a continuous basis.

Cyber law is a dedicated field and it requires good aptitude and practical skills. It cannot be practices by getting academic qualifications like diplomas etc. A person must possess practical knowledge to be a successful cyber law professional. Prospective cyber law professionals must keep this aspect in mind while choosing a cyber law education institution.

Cyber Security Training In India

Cyber security is a highly complicated and very remunerative profession. It requires tremendous knowledge about computers, networks, computing principles and many more complex aspects.

These days every discipline has become attached to one or more other disciplines. Cyber security has also been clubbed with legal framework world over. Cyber security has essentially become techno legal in nature where it has to cater the requirements of both law and computer science.

However, there are very few techno legal institutions that can provide techno legal cyber security training and education. For instance, we have a single techno legal cyber security research, training and education centre in India. It is managed by Perry4Law and Perry4Law Techno Legal Base (PTLB). We need more such techno legal cyber security institutions in India.

PTLB and Perry4Law are providing cyber security training and education in India through their online platform. The platform also provides training regarding cyber law, cyber forensics, e-courts, etc.

Overall, the position of cyber security is not very good in India. This is mainly attributable to the absence of cyber security policy in India. In the absence of cyber security policy in India, not much attention is given to cyber security research, education and training in India.

Indian government must not only spread cyber law and cyber security awareness in India but must also work in the direction of strengthening the overall position of cyber security in India.

Online Arbitration In India

Online arbitration in India is at its infancy stage. Online arbitration is also known as cyber arbitration in India. Online arbitration in India is not very popular because there are very few online arbitration and mediation centre in India.

Online arbitration is an essential part of the online dispute resolution (ODR) mechanism. Online dispute resolution in India is still at its initial stages. It is facing many legal and technical roadblocks in India.

Indian arbitration law is incorporated in the arbitration and conciliation act, 1996. With the passage of time, it has become necessary to amend the same. Although much talk about amending the arbitration law of India has already taken place yet no constructive actions have taken so far.

Even the cyber law of India is defective. The information technology act, 2000 is the sole cyber law of India that requires urgent repeal. Further, the national litigation policy of India (NLPI) must also be reformulated as it is not catering the requirements of e-courts and ODR in India.

On the front of research and development as well India need to work hard. We have a single techno legal e-courts training, consultancy and educational centre in India. It is managing many crucial aspects of technology and law like e-courts, ODR, digital evidencing, judges and lawyers training for e-courts and ODR, cyber law trainings, etc. This centre is managed by Perry4Law Techno Legal Base (PTLB), a techno legal segment of Perry4Law.

We need more such techno legal institution that can help in the growth and development of e-courts and ODR in India. Law Minister Veerappa Moily must urgently consider these issues so that online arbitration in India may see the light of the day.

Computer Forensics Training In India By PTLB

Computer forensics is a highly specialised field that requires techno legal expertise. Computer forensics is a growing field world over and India is also trying to use computer forensics for its legal and judicial purposes.

Indian legal and judicial fraternity must develop scientific temperament and technical knowledge in fields like cyber law, cyber forensics, e-discovery, digital evidencing, e-courts, etc.

However, computer forensics in India is still at nascent stage and it may take many more years before computer forensics can actually be used in India. Praveen Dalal, noted techno legal and cyber forensics specialist of India, has already written an exclusive book on techno legal aspects of cyber forensics in India. This book may go a long way in bringing actual implementation of cyber forensics in India.

At the same time we need good techno legal training and courses on computer forensics in India. India has a single techno legal cyber forensics research, training and educational institution. It is managed by Perry4Law Techno Legal Base (PTLB). The centre is providing techno legal cyber forensics education, trainings and course in India.

Registration for online education and trainings in the field of cyber forensics and other techno legal courses of PTLB can be done through its online platform. Application form for the enrollment to various courses, internships and trainings can be downloaded from here and more details about the courses of PTLB can be found here.

Computer forensics trainings are required to be undertaken by police officers, public prosecutors, lawyers, judges, etc in India. Initially, the basic level computer forensics training is enough that can subsequently be enhanced to more specialised training.

PTLB also exclusively offers online cyber law and computer forensics training to judges in India and abroad as well. This way the judiciary, especially subordinate judiciary, of India can be greatly benefited. Let us hope, that judges and lawyers in India would avail these exclusive and specialised courses and trainings of PTLB as soon as possible.

Online Training Of Judges In India

Judges in India, especially those manning the lower courts, are working really hard. At times they do not have time to even brush up their legal acumen and knowledge. Further, news laws are enacted every year by Indian Parliament and unless the judges attend some refresher course on regular basis, these legislations are not known to them.

However, nothing is more missing than the techno legal training and education of judges at all levels. Judges must be aware of not only legal aspects but also of the technical aspects as well. Laws like cyber law are a good example of techno legal field.

In India, there are very few institutions and centers that are providing techno legal trainings and educations to judges. This is because of the specialised nature of the field. Further, there is no framework for continuing legal education in India (CLE in India) or lifelong learning in India for judges or lawyers.

We have a single techno legal research, training and education centre in India. The same is managed by Perry4Law Techno Legal Base (PTLB). It is providing techno legal training and education to judges, lawyers, police officers, public prosecutors, etc in the fields like cyber law, online dispute resolution (ODR), e-courts, cyber forensics, digital evidencing, etc.

To provide flexibility and extensive cyber law training in India, PTLB has also launched an online platform. The online platform of PTLB allows a lawyer, judge, law enforcement officer corporate executive, etc to sharpen their techno legal skills even at the comfort of their home, offices, chambers or corporate room.

Application form for the enrollment to various courses, internships and trainings can be downloaded from here.

In order to get enrolled, you must duly fill the form and submit the same along with the prescribed fees. For more details regarding the fees, duration of courses, natures of courses, etc see the FAQs.

For lawyers and judges, PTLB has launched a separate platform known as Online Lawyers and Judges Training and Educational Centre of India. In short, it is known as Bar & Bench Training Blog that provides meaningful insight to not only lawyers and judges of India but also world wide.

Judges in India need to enroll to such courses as they must upgrade their concepts on regular basis. Further, the legal education policy of India must also incorporate the model suggested by PTLB. Law Minister Veerappa Moily has been taking many good steps for legal and judicial reforms in India and CLE of judges should be a part of the same.

India Should Take Cyber Forensics Seriously

It is no secret that criminals are using information technology for various nefarious activities in India. It has become very important for law enforcement agencies, security agencies and legal and judicial members of India to understand technology.

Police force plays an important role in maintaining law and order in the society. Police force is also the first level of interaction that brings together cyber crimes, high tech crimes and terrorist activities and investigation techniques. Thus, police force must be well versed with and must have sufficient training for cyber law and cyber forensics issues.

When cyber criminals and terrorists are using technology, police force and security agencies of India cannot afford to be indifferent towards the same. India has limited cyber forensics laboratories and they are already overburdened. This results in a backlog of cyber forensics investigations and crucial evidence cannot be produced before the courts at appropriate time.

Further, there is also an urgent need to have good cyber forensics research and training institutions in India. Presently, we have a single techno legal cyber forensics research, training and education centre in India. It is managed by Perry4Law Techno Legal Base (PTLB).

Home ministry of India must consider an active use of cyber forensics for effective fulfillment of its duties. The present initiatives of home ministry are far lesser than the required one. Cyber forensics is a very crucial and important field and India must appreciate its importance as soon as possible.

Cyber Security In India Is Needed To Defeat E-Surveillance

As more and more public services are attached to information and communication (ICT) technology, their security becomes of paramount importance. In India there is very little research, training and education in the field of cyber security. Further, even lesser is research and training regarding techno legal issues.

So much so that India has just a single techno legal cyber security research, training and education centre (CSRCI). The same is managed by Perry4Law Techno Legal Base (PTLB) and it is providing research, training, education, policy making etc in the crucial field of cyber security in India.

It is also maintaining a world class cyber security software repository that is unique in the world. The repository carries both technical as well as legal resources and software.

India has been facing cyber threats from cyber criminals, cyber espionage groups, cyber war groups, cyber terrorists, etc. Even the homeland security of India needs rejuvenation. Indian departments and strategic computer systems have been under constant threats from adjacent countries. Many sensitive documents have also been stolen through hacking the crucial computer systems in India.

Even the cyber law of India is a very weak piece of legislation with no deterrent effect. When cyber crimes like hacking have been made bailable nothing can make such a law a deterrent for committed cyber criminals.

In the name of national security and cyber security, the Home Ministry is taking absurd decisions like banning Blackberry, Gmail, Skype, etc. Further, illegal and unconstitutional projects like CCTNS, Natgrid, Aadhar project, etc have been also pushed for the sole purpose of enhancing the illegal and unaccountable e-surveillance powers of Indian government and its agencies.

The truth is that authorities like unique identification authority of India (UIDAI) and projects like CCTNS, Natgrid, Aadhar, etc are violative of civil liberties and fundamental rights of Indians. The worst affected are the privacy rights in India that have simply been compromised for the façade of security. It is high time for Indians to reclaim their human rights before it is too late.

Homeland Security And Civil Liberties In India

Homeland security has assumed tremendous importance all over the world. Homeland security in India is also assuming importance and India is considering improving the same. However, homeland security is a highly specialised and collaborative model.

India has not yet actively considered homeland security. Even projects like CCTNS, Natgrid, modernisation of police force, e-surveillance and lawful interception, etc are poorly formulated and badly implemented.

Perry4Law Techno Legal Base (PTLB) is the exclusive techno legal institution of India that is providing research, training, legislation making and policy making expertise in India.

It has been providing techno legal research, training, education and policy making in the fields like homeland security, cyber law, cyber security, cyber forensics, cyber war, cyber espionage, corporate espionage, cyber terrorism, CCTNS, Natgrid, NCTC, etc.

A special effort must be made by Indian government for reconciliation of civil liberties with the national security interests of India. Indian government must keep in mind the pressing requirements of civil liberties protection in cyberspace.

PTLB is managing a techno legal centre for protection of human rights in cyberspace (HRPIC). The main objective of this centre is to provide techno legal research, training and policy making so that homeland security and civil liberties interests can be reconciled.

Resource Centre For Cyber Forensics In India By PTLB

Cyber forensics is a highly specialised field that requires sound practical training. India is at the infancy stage of acquiring good cyber forensics capabilities. Cyber forensics is both technical and legal field and absence of either would not serve the purpose.

In India Perry4Law Techno Legal Base (PTLB) is managing the exclusive techno legal cyber forensics research, training and educational centre of India. PTLB is providing cyber forensics training courses in India. It is also providing cyber law and other techno legal allied courses and trainings including cyber security trainings. All these trainings and educational courses are provided through an online platform of PTLB.

In order to provide more effective and practical trainings to its trainees, PTLB has introduced a cyber forensics repository. The repository is a collection of the best cyber forensics software and tools.

It would be made available to cyber law, cyber security and cyber forensics trainees at the final stage of their trainings. These trainees would then be provided practical cyber forensics application training by PTLB.

The repository is also the exclusive techno legal cyber forensics repository that would serve the purposes of law enforcement, prosecution and defence lawyers, judges, governmental departments, etc.

If you wish to seek a good techno legal career in cyber law, cyber security, cyber forensics, etc fields, consider enrolling at PTLB as soon as possible.

Cyber Forensics Training Institutions In India

Cyber forensics has become an essential part of modern day’s computer society. The computers are now used virtually for everyday activities and business transactions. However, with the increasing cyber crimes and cyberspace criminal activities, the need for good cyber forensics capabilities is essential. There is an urgent need to have good cyber forensics training in India.

In India there are very few cyber forensics training institutions. Cyber forensics is not just about technology but also about the legal framework. These training institutions fail to understand this crucial requirement.

Perry4Law Techno Legal Base (PTLB) is the only institution of the India and world that provides techno legal cyber forensics research, training and education. It has the unique advantage over other institutions in the sense that it provides a combination of both legal and technical aspects while providing its research, educational and training activities.

Besides it also provides training and education in the fields like cyber law, cyber security, online dispute resolution, e-courts, etc.

The best part is that any person residing in any part of the world can enroll for its courses and trainings. This is because these training and educational courses are provided through its “online platform”.

If you are interested in having a good techno legal cyber forensics training, go ahead and enroll for the courses of PTLB.

Techno Legal Policy Think Tank Of India

Information and communication technology (ICT) has been an essential part of almost all the segments of our lives. And when the ICT meets the legal framework, a novel and highly specialised field emerges. This is known as techno legal field.

All over the world there are very few individual experts and institutions that are providing techno legal expert services. One of the best techno legal policy think tanks is managed by Perry4Law Techno Legal Base (PTLB).

This Platform of PTLB provides Techno-Legal Trainings, Educational Courses and Policy Making for Lawyers, Judges, ADR Professionals, ODR Professionals, CEOs, Law Firms, Government Departments, International Organisations, Foreign Governments, etc.

It also intends to assist in National and International Policy Making, Strategy Formulations, International Law Harmonisation, Legal Framework Making, etc. International Organisations and Foreign Governments can avail the Techno Legal Expertise of this platform of PTLB.

In fact, till the writing of this piece this platform also seems to be the “exclusive” techno legal think tank in the world. Some of the areas it is covering include cyber law, cyber security, cyber forensics, cyber warfare, cyber terrorism, cyber espionage, CCTNS, NATGRID, critical ICT infrastructure protection, digital evidencing, e-commerce, e-governance, e-courts, human rights protection in cyberspace, ADR and ODR, etc.

International Commercial Arbitration In India

International commercial arbitration (ICA) in India has not taken the shape it deserves to be. As a result other countries have established themselves as the hub for ICA whereas India is still trying to reform it arbitration law.

The Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996 governs the arbitration and mediation regime in India. It has become outdated and requires good amendments to attract ICA in India. At the same time the traditional litigation methods of dispute resolution are not very helpful for high staked commercial disputes. There is an urgent need to bring suitable legal and judicial reforms in India.

One factor that has resulted in inadequate ICA in India is India’s reluctance to use information and communication technology (ICT) for dispute resolution. This has resulted in a limited growth of Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) in India. ICA can be greatly benefited by the use of ODR in India.

Till now only private professionals are having necessary infrastructure and expertise regarding ODR services in India. For instance, techno-legal firm Perry4Law is the only institution that is providing techno-legal ODR services in India through its online dispute resolution centre of India. We need more initiatives on the lines suggested by Perry4Law.

According to Praveen Dalal, Managing Partner of Perry4Law the Law Ministry of India is in the process of revamping its alternative dispute resolution laws and it would be a good idea to make it a comprehensive and technology driven legislation.

We need some really innovative ideas that can bring necessary legal and judicial reforms in India. Perry4Law Techno Legal Base (PTLB) has suggested some innovative technological methods to resolve this problem. The chief among them are use of ODR mechanism and e-courts in India.

The Law Minister Mr. Veerappa Moily must adopt these innovative ideas and must make them a part of the national litigation policy of India (NLPI).

Best Arbitration Institutions In India

Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in India has been in use since many decades. The present law that governs ADR in India is the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The Act provides for ADR remedies through arbitration and mediation. However, the Act suffers from many legal, procedural and structural defects and is in the process of being amended.

There are many good arbitration institutions in India that provide world class arbitration services. However, they are not following the contemporary international practices and norms. For example, there are hardly one or two arbitration institutions that are providing online dispute resolution (ODR) services in India.

In fact there is just a single techno legal ODR centre in India that is providing techno legal ODR services in India and worldwide. Further, there is a single online platform that provides techno legal research, training and education regarding ODR in India.

The national litigation policy of India (NLPI) declared by Law Minister Veerappa Moily is proactive and promising. It has advocated active use of ADR mechanisms like arbitration in India. However, even NLPI failed to consider the contemporary issues like ODR and e-courts.

India has a single ODR institution and single e-courts research, training and consultancy centre. This explains why e-court project of India failed and why till the month of August 2010 we are still waiting for the establishment for first e-court in India.

The problem lies with lack of political and judicial will in India as well as lack of expertise to use information technology for legal and judicial reforms in India. It would be a good idea if concepts like ODR and e-courts are essentially made part of NLPI and the proposed amended arbitration law of India.