Introduction What happens when someone copies the heart of your invention, but has evaded liability by omitting a component that, while mentioned in the patent claim, is functionally irrelevant? Crystal Crop v Safex risks allowing precisely that. In FMC v Natco, the Delhi High Court took a meaningful step forward in how it thinks about […]
Introduction A young IT professional who graduated from one of the most prestigious institutes, IISc Bangalore, decided to take his own life amid the myriad stresses he was facing at work. The colleagues claimed that Nikhil was faced with an overload of work since two of the teammates left the team and were confronted with
Introduction In the corporate sphere, talent is both an asset and a strategic investment. Companies invest considerably in training employees to enhance competitiveness, yet attrition and premature exit result in losses in productivity, continuity, and training costs to the employer. To mitigate this, organisations often use employment bonds, requiring employees to serve for a minimum
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Background The Karnataka Misinformation and Fake News (Prohibition) Bill, 2025 (“the Bill”) marks an assertive legislative foray into the fraught and evolving territory of digital information regulation. At first glance, the Bill positions itself as a necessary instrument to combat the proliferation of falsehoods on social media platforms, a menace that has proven to disrupt
THE KARNATAKA FAKE NEWS BILL: STRIKING A BALANCE BETWEEN CENSORSHIP AND PUBLIC ORDER Read More »
INTRODUCTION In an era where new and nuanced forms of abuse of dominance are increasingly being recognized, one form that has gained renewed importance is margin squeezing. Margin squeezing, in both legal and economic contexts, refers to a specific type of anti-competitive conduct, predominantly observed in vertically integrated markets. It occurs when a firm,
RECOGNISING MARGIN SQUEEZE: A MISSED OPPORTUNITY OR A TURNING POINT? Read More »
In the digital era of cross-border information exchange and social interactions, the world now runs on an information expressway, where information travels faster than ever. Social media platforms play a crucial role in expanding the scope of speech and expression. However, they are also tasked with the critical responsibility of deploying mechanisms to mitigate the
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Abstract This comment analyzes the Supreme Court’s decision in Narcotics Control Bureau v. Lakhwinder Singh, a case that sits at the contentious intersection of personal liberty and stringent anti-drug legislation. The Court, in upholding the grant of bail to an undertrial prisoner detained for over four and a half years, has delivered a crucial judicial
Introduction Post 2020, India’s meme consumption is at an all-time high. These creative constructs, often humorous and laden with cultural connotations, have transcended social media platforms to permeate mainstream newsrooms. As media outlets increasingly employ memes to engage audiences, questions arise regarding the legality of such practices, particularly concerning unauthorized usage and the rights of
Meme-Culture Meets Headlines: The Fair Use Dilemma in Indian Journalism Read More »
Introduction The recent judgment of the Supreme Court of India, in In Re: T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union Of India declaring the Zudpi jungles of Maharashtra as Protected Forests under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 (“FC Act”), marks a critical juncture in Indian forest jurisprudence. Situated at the intersection of statutory interpretation, environmental constitutionalism, and
Abstract The Reserve Bank of India (Digital Lending) Directions, 2025 aims at enhancing transparency, borrower protection, and systemic accountability, marking a significant evolution in regulating the digital lending industry from not only a financial but also from a data-governance perspective. This article analyses the key changes introduced and critically evaluates their strengths and drawbacks. While
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