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Introduction The rapid proliferation of digital platforms intermediating access to professional services has tested the boundaries of regulatory frameworks designed for a pre-digital era. In the context of legal services, this test is now acute in a specific, litigated sense. A distinct category of platform has emerged — entities that connect individuals seeking legal assistance […]

Abstract In recent years, the role of Authorised Persons (“AP”), who are individuals appointed by stock brokers to source and service clients has expanded in India’s broking industry. However, several cases have shown unchecked activities by APs that threatened market integrity, besides causing reputational damage to brokers due to the immunity from liability enjoyed by APs.

WHAT IS REINSURANCE Reinsurance is an insurance that an insurance company (i.e. the reinsurer) provides to another insurance company (i.e. the cedent or primary insurer) to protect it against the financial risk of large or unexpected claims. A typical reinsurance agreement between a general insurance company and a reinsurer, serves as a risk-distribution mechanism, wherein

Introduction A recent incident came to light when a husband demanded a virginity test of his wife in a matrimonial litigation. Though the Court rejected the application, relying upon several precedents that have already settled the irrelevancy of such a test, the lingering concern still remains as to why such a test is demanded in today’s modern-day Indian society. When

Introduction The ongoing LPG conundrum has not left anyone unimpacted. From restaurants, hospitals and colleges to almost every Indian household, the current LPG shortage has been tormenting the nation. However, even at this time of such scarcity, some are certainly not shying away from profiting out of this disaster. ‘Hoarding’ refers to the accumulation of