Manupatra gets total legal repository

Manupatra has launched Manupatra App to help the legal professionals get instant access to a complete repository of Indian Case Laws since 1844 till date, International Case Laws (USA, UK, Australia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, etc.), Acts and Notifications and News Alerts. The app is available in Microsoft Office store and can be accessed across devices and platforms that are compatible with Microsoft Office 365.

The integration of Manupatra App with Microsoft Office 365 will help legal professionals be more productive as well as help them manage documents in a secure environment. Besides, they can collaborate on work using popular tools like Microsoft Word and Outlook. This integration presents a Microsoft solution tailored to the needs of the legal community, and will help Manupatra - considered the largest content provider in India in the legal, taxation, corporate and business policy segment - create a vibrant ecosystem based on legal research and collaboration.

The solution will enable email and messaging, file sync and share, content management and analytics. It also allows users to save and edit important files in OneDrive for Business or Word Online and share them via the secure Outlook mailing service. Office 365 also enables the enterprise to choose the cloud solution that is best-suited to its need, so users can benefit from anytime, anywhere access.

Manupatra App has been developed by Microsoft DX team with Visual Studio and is made-to-measure for the legal community dealing with Indian case laws. The app is available on the Microsoft Office Store for every MS Office user to download and use to aid their research. The app draws on the power of Office 365 suite of products like Word, Outlook, SharePoint and OneDrive for Business to increase productivity while supporting connectivity from any device and platform.

Deepak Kapoor, CEO, founder and director, Manupatra said, “Manupatra is well established as a single-point source of legal and business information in India and users find this information handy when making critical decisions. With the introduction of Manupatra App, we are bringing the most comprehensive collection of legal information to the user’s fingertips, whether during their commute, in court, during argument to check their opponent's case or working at an off-site client meeting. The flexibility to develop on top Microsoft Office 365 platform has enabled us to build this app, and we are sure it’s going to be a new benchmark in the legal research firmament.”

Alok Lall, director, Microsoft Office Division, Microsoft India says “Manupatra is a pioneer in legal research with the largest online database on Indian law. We are delighted to partner with them to introduce Manupatra App in the Microsoft Office store. We are confident that this app, powered by Microsoft Office 365, will move the existing Integrated Document Management System ahead of the curve which will benefit the legal fraternity. Our association with Manupatra strengthens our commitment to develop technology that opens new windows on productivity to make the workplace more efficient.”