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4 March 2024
This article explores the case laws pertaining to contract-based/temporray workers claiming permanency and what the courts in India have said in this regard. The article also provides a guide for NGOs to mitigate the risks while hiring FTEs and contract-based workers.
By Nandini Narayanaswamy
20 January 2024
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) had notified the detailed framework on Social Stock Exchange (SSE) vide its circular SEBI/HO/CFD/PoD-1/P/CIR/2022/120 dated September 19, 2022 (“SSE Framework”).
By Nandini Narayanaswamy
8 December 2023
Developments in Disability Law & Policy
By Krithika Sambasivan
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Pacta is a full-service boutique law-firm for the social and impact sector.

Pacta provides legal & company secretary services for the biggest philanthropies, family foundations, NGOs, CSR entities, public trusts, start-ups, social incubators/accelerators, schools & universities.
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Mitigating Legal & Ethical Risks for Not-for-Profit Organizations in Use of AI - A Primer
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Navigating Contract Employment: A Guide for NGOs to Mitigate Permanency Claims by Contract-Based Workers
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