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Liability in the Age of AI: Examining Legal Accountability for AI-Induced Harm

By far, the greatest danger of Artificial Intelligence is that people conclude too early that they understand it. – Bernard Marr Introduction In a recent occurrence, the Global Positioning System (GPS), an artificial intelligence (AI) tool used for conveniently navigating directions, led to the death of three people when their car plunged into the Ramganga River […]

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Strengthening IP Protection for 3D-Printed Designs in India

Introduction The 3-Dimensional (“3D”) printer was developed around forty years back, originally for industrial purposes. However, with continuous advancements, not only has this technology become much more accessible but also cost-effective. Recent developments in India showcase its expanding utility among numerous sectors, ranging from production of weapons, construction of luxury villas, and establishment of post

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Rethinking the Doctrine of Equivalence: Why Crystal Crop v Safex Risks Undermining the Gains of FMC v Natco

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

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Overworked and Unprotected: The Legal Vacuum Around Working Hours in India’s Corporate Sector

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

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Employment Bonds: Contractual Cuffs or Commercial Necessity

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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THE KARNATAKA FAKE NEWS BILL: STRIKING A BALANCE BETWEEN CENSORSHIP AND PUBLIC ORDER

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

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RECOGNISING MARGIN SQUEEZE: A MISSED OPPORTUNITY OR A TURNING POINT?

  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,

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BEYOND THE ‘META’VERSE: REWRITING THE RULES OF FACT-CHECKING

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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Narcotics Control Bureau vs. Lakhwinder Singh: Reaffirming Constitutional Liberty Against the Rigidity of NDPS Bail Provisions

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

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Meme-Culture Meets Headlines: The Fair Use Dilemma in Indian Journalism

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

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