In this issue
At a crossroads
Recognizing homebuyers as financial creditors in the event of insolvencies is a welcome move, but the RERA remains the preferred route for recovering funds
Dealing with delays at the IPO
The Patent Office making exceptions for delays to applications due to COVID-19 is welcome, but it should adopt more applicant-friendly policies for other cases too
Shining a light on unsafe practices
Inadequate enforcement of Indian standards has encouraged spurious manufacturers to put unsafe products on the market