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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.
Information Technology, Posts

Need For Data Protection In India

By: Aditya Kashyap and Anusha Agarwal The Internet has revolutionized various sectors of Indian economy like commerce, communication, governance, and entertainment. It has become the most sought-after public service delivery mechanism for the government because of its efficiency and accountability. Indian IT sector has shown remarkable growth by employing millions of professionals and also at the same time earning a major share of India’s foreign … Continue reading Need For Data Protection In India

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Case Comments, Criminal Procedure and Evidence

PV Anvar v. PK Basheer: A Critique

By: Natansh Jain Introduction The advent of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has had a huge impact on the manner in which people transact and communicate business nowadays. There has been an enormous increase in the transactions which are electronic in nature. Such an impact is not limited to business transactions only but it extends to the law of evidence as well. One of the … Continue reading PV Anvar v. PK Basheer: A Critique

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Intellectual Property, Posts

Lights, Camera, Copyright: Identifying Parts of a Cinematographic Film and Justifying its Authorship

By: Chandni Ghatak The copyright regime in India is of particular significance due to the increase in the number of daily releases. While the audience witnessing, such works may be unaware of the internal tussle occurring between the various stakeholders involved in such creative process, determining the authorship of such works is of paramount importance, in order to protect and further encourage individuals to engage … Continue reading Lights, Camera, Copyright: Identifying Parts of a Cinematographic Film and Justifying its Authorship

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Human Rights, Posts, Public Policy

The Child Labour (Prohibition And Regulation) Amendment Act, 2016. Embracing The Reality? Or Paving The Way For Further Exploitation? A Critique

By: Rhea Ghanshani One would assume that the tabled amendment on child labour (hereinafter, ‘the Amendment’) during the monsoon session of Parliament the past year would be a ray of hope for those children who have been trying to escape the shambles of exploitation ever since they stepped foot into the world, but it turned out to be anything but. The Amendment does not embody … Continue reading The Child Labour (Prohibition And Regulation) Amendment Act, 2016. Embracing The Reality? Or Paving The Way For Further Exploitation? A Critique

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Finance & Banking, Posts

Equity Crowdfunding

By: Avilash Kumbhar Early start-up companies do not have easy access to venture capital and other public fundraising options, primarily due to the uncertain nature of the business as well as the risk involved in it, which became increasingly difficult after the 2008 financial crisis. In order to support inventive business ideas and ventures, crowdfunding has rapidly become a feasible and attractive substitute for fundraising … Continue reading Equity Crowdfunding

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Posts, Public Policy

Changing Dimensions of Realty: A Check on Promoters and the Hindrances Ahead.

By: Raghav Dembla For decades, the real estate sector has faced a variety of issues primarily originating from real estate developers not being accountable to any separate governing body. Ever since the liberalisation of the Indian economy in the 1990s, the real estate sector saw a large amount of investment in the domestic sector, coupled with an increase in the investment in the form of … Continue reading Changing Dimensions of Realty: A Check on Promoters and the Hindrances Ahead.

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Posts, Tax

GST: One Step Towards Simplifying The Tax System Of India

By: Ayushi Raghuwanshi INTRODUCTION The passing of the Goods & Services Tax bill has created history in the Indian taxation system. It is a significant breakthrough in the taxation system of India, being the single biggest tax reform. Change is fundamental to growth; the complexities involved in the indirect taxes both at the Central and State level demanded change which has now been brought about … Continue reading GST: One Step Towards Simplifying The Tax System Of India

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Composition Scheme Under Goods And Service Tax: Testing The Utility

By: Tushar Behl Introduction Being one of the most innovative tax reforms, the “Goods and Services Tax” (hereinafter GST) contemplates on putting a stop to all other indirect tax procedures and authorities in order to bring uniformity and flexibility in the taxation policy. In order to curb the struggle with regard to compliance with statutory provisions and in support of its procedural simplicity, the Central … Continue reading Composition Scheme Under Goods And Service Tax: Testing The Utility

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Human Rights, Posts

A Judge’s Freedom of Speech & Expression

By: Kriti Parashar The recent Suo motu action taken by the Supreme Court of India against Calcutta High court Judge, Justice C.S. Karnan, alleging contempt of court action against him is the first time such an action has been taken against a High Court Judge that too by the highest court in the country. The verdict on the contempt proceeding remains pending, while C.S.Karnan has … Continue reading A Judge’s Freedom of Speech & Expression

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Information Technology, Posts

Cyber Porn: A Gray Area

By: Gunjan Thakur In today’s world, technology is developing at an unprecedented rate. This has brought a complete turnover to our lifestyles as it has redesigned the approach of our living, our style of communication, our way of travelling, our procedure of learning and so many auxiliary changes have been brought about by these continuous technological elevations. The scope of the cyber world is expansive; … Continue reading Cyber Porn: A Gray Area

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