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The DPDP Act 2023

India’s Draft Data Protection Rules 2025: An analytical primer of what lies ahead in the Indian Privacy Paradigm: Part II

Introduction  The introduction of the Draft Data Protection Rules 2025 (“Draft Rules”) under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (“DPDPA”) marks a significant step in India’s data protection journey. In the previous part of the article, we looked at the provisions and rules related to the protection of Children’s Data, intimation of personal data […]

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CRITIQUING JUSTICE CHANDRACHUD’S VIEW ON UNILATERAL APPOINTMENTS IN ARBITRATION: LEGAL AND PRACTICAL CHALLENGES

Introduction The recent five-judge Constitution Bench decision in Central Organisation for Railway Electrification v. ECI-SPIC-SMO-MCML, led by former Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, invalidating unilateral appointment clauses in arbitration agreements, marks a significant development in Indian arbitration jurisprudence. While the judgment reinforces the ideals of impartiality and equality in arbitration, its reasoning, particularly the invocation of

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Beyond noble intentions: The Supreme Court’s quest for healthcare safety

Introduction Constitution Day invites not just celebration but deep reflection— on the brilliance of the Constitution and the paradoxes it reveals in action. This remarkable document balances rights and duties to build a just society. From the debate over same-sex marriage to the delicate dance between free speech and communal harmony, the Supreme Court has

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Synchronising the interpretation of Article VII of the Outer Space Treaty and State Obligations with the growth of Private Players in Space

In this post, the author attempts to explore the divergent perspectives held by the United States, Europe, and India on the phrase “procures the launch” in defining a “launching State.” While the USA traditionally maintains a conservative stance, excluding non-state actors from liability, Europe and India have been more inclusive. The article advocates for the USA to reconsider its position, suggesting amendments to legislation that would acknowledge government involvement in private launches, even beyond its territorial jurisdiction. By embracing a broader definition of a ‘launching state’ and adopting joint and several liability, the USA can align its space regulations with international standards, fostering a balance between private space exploration and global responsibility.

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THE RELIANCE-FUTURE DEAL AND THE FUTURE OF RETAIL – KEY CONCERNS FOR COMPETITION LAW

In this post, the author analyses the recently concluded Reliance-Future Group Deal from a Competition Law perspective. In doing so, she looks at the applicability of the failing firm defence to the present deal and thereafter moves on to highlighting the future anti-competitive effects of the acquisition.

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Free Speech AI

The Interface between Artificial Intelligence and Free Speech: Implications for India (Part II)

In this two part article, the author sheds light on growing significance of Artificial Intelligence in regulating hate speech and its ramifications on Freedom of Expression.
In Part II, the author describes how an uncontrolled AI can usher in an era of authoritarianism, where democracy can be subverted both by state and private players. He used this argument to establish a case for need of comprehensive legal regulations.

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