India’s Approach To Border Infrastructure Mirrors Its Broader Strategy Concerning China: Striving To Either Keep Pace With Or Catch UpBy: Aniket Sahu, Advocate At its Independence in 1947, India’s borders with neighbouring countries were not uniformly defined and were at various stages of evolution. While some boundaries had been physically
The Legality of Live-In Relationships in IndiaBy: Harsh Kumar, Advocate In recent years, live-in relationships have become more prominent in India, especially in urban areas. While traditional Indian society often places marriage at the centre of social structure, changing social norms and an evolving legal landscape have brought about greater
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority is the main organization or supervisory body that regulates the insurance sector in the country.By: Shivalika Midha, Advocate What is the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) ? The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority is the main organization or supervisory body that regulates the
The Right to Information (RTI) Act, passed in 2005, marked a historic moment in India’s democratic evolution. It signified a formalBy: Jasmine Hora, Advocate The Right to Information (RTI) Act, passed in 2005, marked a historic moment in India’s democratic evolution. It signified a formal acknowledgement of the citizens’ right
TAX EVASIONBy: Bhargav Baisoya, Advocate Tax evasion is nothing but any activity that aims to hide, understate, or falsely report income to reduce your tax liability. For example, not paying the tax or paying less than what is due is considered to be tax fraud. It is essentially the criminal
Amendments In Indian Patent Rules – 2024, A Step Towards Promoting Innovation and CreationBy: Shruti Singh, Advocate, Babita Singh & Chanchala Kamath The Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade (DPIIT), a central government department under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, India, released amendments to Patent Rules, 2003
Insider Trading in India – The Loose ThreadsBy: Aniket Sahu, Advocate Introduction Insider trading pertains to the illicit practice of purchasing or selling a company’s shares based on information that has been unlawfully shared with a privileged few. Under Section 12-A of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Amendment)
Why Entrepreneurs in India Should Engage a Patent AgentBy: Jhanavi Dewan, Advocate In today’s competitive market, safeguarding innovations and intellectual property is more important than ever for Indian entrepreneurs. Protecting unique ideas and inventions as the marketplace evolves is critical for maintaining a competitive advantage and fostering business growth. The
A Comparative Analysis of the Indian Penal Code and the Bhartiya Nyaya SanhitaBy: Harsh Kumar, Advocate India’s legal framework has been anchored by the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for over a century and a half. However, recent legislative developments have introduced the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) as a modern replacement,
The Impact of Peer-to-Peer File Sharing on Copyright Law: A Case Study of Joel TenenbaumBy: Shruti Singh, Advocate Introduction A music copyright protects original musical works, including songs, melodies, and albums. It gives the creator exclusive rights to control how their work is used for a certain period. In addition to reproduction,
Intellectual Property in the Digital Age: The Challenges of Protecting Intellectual Property Rights GloballyBy: Ekta Gambhir, Advocate In the rapidly evolving digital age, the protection of intellectual property (IP) has become increasingly complex and challenging. The ease of copying and distributing digital content, the rise of new technologies, and the
Understanding Trademark Disparagement in India: Legal Perspectives and ImplicationsBy: Shivalika Midha, Advocate In India’s vibrant marketplace, trademarks play a pivotal role in distinguishing the goods and services of one business from another. However, the use of trademarks can sometimes lead to disputes, particularly when they are perceived as disparaging or
