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The RMLNLU Law Review Blog is an online publication of Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow. The Blog purports to facilitate publication of diverse perspectives on a range of issues concerning topics of contemporary legal significance and interest in the form of short, well informed opinions. The Blog was launched in July, 2015 and is edited and managed entirely by a small team of student editors at the University.
Human Rights, Posts

On Aadhaar: Part II (Use of Aadhaar’s Platform by Private Entities)

By: Digvijay Chaudhary During the proceedings of the Aadhaar Act (hereinafter ‘the act’), Chandrachud, J. remarked that surveillance is not necessarily the argument that has to be answered by the respondents (State) and other areas of concern in the act need to be identified such as the use of the Aadhaar platform by private entities. This brings to our next concern; the use of Aadhaar … Continue reading On Aadhaar: Part II (Use of Aadhaar’s Platform by Private Entities)

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Human Rights, Posts

On Aadhaar: Part I (Surveillance and Profiling)

By: Digvijay Chaudhary “1.3 billion Indians may be poor, but we are a goldmine of commercial information” – Justice D.Y. Chandrachud The Aadhaar Act (hereinafter ‘the Act’) has been challenged in the Supreme Court and the decision is expected in the next few days. The act was challenged for being unconstitutional and giving rise to major unprecedented concerns; surveillance and profiling (the state has its … Continue reading On Aadhaar: Part I (Surveillance and Profiling)

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Civil Procedure, Posts

Counsel’s Mistake as “Sufficient Cause” under Section 5 of the Limitation Act –A Critical Analysis

By: Vishal Hablani INTRODUCTION Section 5 of the Limitation Act, 1963 deals with the discretionary power of the Court to admit an appeal or an application, after the expiration of the limitation period with the restriction that it can be exercised by the court only if there exists a “sufficient cause” for the delay in filing such an appeal or application. The ambit of power … Continue reading Counsel’s Mistake as “Sufficient Cause” under Section 5 of the Limitation Act –A Critical Analysis

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Constitutional Law, Human Rights, Posts

DNA Technology Regulation Bill, 2018: Prospective Issues and Challenges

By: Pranav Tanwar & Saurabh Pandey “Existing rules and principles can give us our present location, our bearings, our latitude and longitude. The inn that shelters for the night is not the journey’s end. The law, like the traveler, must be ready for the morrow. It must have a principle of growth”.                           … Continue reading DNA Technology Regulation Bill, 2018: Prospective Issues and Challenges

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Antitrust Law, The Editorial

Understanding the Walmart-Flipkart Deal: Part III (Pondering Over the Arguments Against the Acquisition)

By: Ahkam Khan & Alok Chaurasia In this final part of this editorial series, the authors explain the arguments presented by the parties objecting to the deal. The post seeks to analyse the merits in the arguments raised against the acquisition and tries to find out their validity while highlighting the effects that the combination is likely to have on the Indian retail industry. INTRODUCTION: … Continue reading Understanding the Walmart-Flipkart Deal: Part III (Pondering Over the Arguments Against the Acquisition)

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Antitrust Law, The Editorial

Understanding the Walmart-Flipkart Deal: Part II (CCI’s Evaluation of the Acquisition)

By: Ahkam Khan & Alok Chaurasia In Part I of this editorial series, the authors had explained the business model of the two parties to the acquisition. Based on the model, the CCI had observed that the parties had a certain degree of horizontal overlap with respect to their operations. However, it concluded that a vertical overlap was not possible due to restrictions on Walmart … Continue reading Understanding the Walmart-Flipkart Deal: Part II (CCI’s Evaluation of the Acquisition)

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Antitrust Law, The Editorial

Understanding the Walmart-Flipkart Deal: Part I (Parties and their Business Models)

By: Ahkam Khan & Alok Chaurasia This blog post is the first in the forthcoming 3-part editorial series concerning the Walmart-Flipkart deal. In the first post, the authors seek to analyse the parties to the deal, their business models, and restrictions on foreign players under India’s FDI policy. INTRODUCTION Over the last few years, the struggle to secure consumer market has intensified with big corporations … Continue reading Understanding the Walmart-Flipkart Deal: Part I (Parties and their Business Models)

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Posts, Public Policy

A Game of Blatant Luck? – An Analysis of ‘Skill’ Element in Fantasy Sports Games in India

By: Sudipto Hambir INTRODUCTION In July 2018, the Law Commission of India Report No. 276[1] recommended that sports betting, where the outcome majorly depends upon the skill of the participants, should be legalised. Fantasy sports have evolved with the emergence of Daily Fantasy Sports (hereinafter ‘DFS’) games in the recent times. The future of sports betting in India relies vastly on how the nation reacts to … Continue reading A Game of Blatant Luck? – An Analysis of ‘Skill’ Element in Fantasy Sports Games in India

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Human Rights, Posts, Sports

FIFA, Russia and Human Rights

By: Saranya Mishra INTRODUCTION Fédération Internationale de Football Association (hereinafter ‘FIFA’) was established in 1904, under Swiss law,[1] as a body to oversee the competitions of “the beautiful game”,[2] football, among the national associations (member countries) of Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland. Today it has 211 associations,[3] which almost makes it the “United Nations of Football”[4]. FIFA World Cup like other … Continue reading FIFA, Russia and Human Rights

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International Law, Posts

Is Imposition of Tariffs by the U.S. on Imported Washing Machines and Solar Panels Legal?

By: Rishabha Meena INTRODUCTION The issue here is with regard to the legality of the tariff imposed by the United States on imported washing machines and solar cells. It is inconsistent with the Agreement on Safeguards (hereinafter ‘AoS’) and the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, 1994 (hereinafter ‘GATT’). The Agreement on Safeguards and Article XIX of GATT deal with the application of safeguard measures … Continue reading Is Imposition of Tariffs by the U.S. on Imported Washing Machines and Solar Panels Legal?

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