In Protecting the Few, Are We Punishing the Free? The Unintended Consequences of Changed Marriage Registration Rules in Uttar Pradesh

By: Divya Tripathi and Matam Manogna In the recent case of Shanidev and Ors vs State of Uttar Pradesh and Ors, the Allahabad High Court, suo moto, directed the Uttar Pradesh government to bring in a “robust mechanism” to curb the increasing number of fake marriages registered through fabricated and forged documents. The objective was to rein in the increasing number of elopements and runaway marriages, … Continue reading In Protecting the Few, Are We Punishing the Free? The Unintended Consequences of Changed Marriage Registration Rules in Uttar Pradesh

The RMLNLU Law Review BlogNovember 20, 2025November 20, 2025Leave a comment

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The Data Overlap: Competing For Jurisdiction

By: Vidushi and Dristant Gautam INTRODUCTION Data’s role in gaining a competitive advantage has become increasingly important in the digital age. While this relationship is clear in practice, its legal acceptance has evolved. Indian jurisprudence on data privacy in competition law has progressed from denial to recognition. In Vinod Kumar v. WhatsApp, the commission failed to acknowledge the connection between the Information Technology Act, 2000 … Continue reading The Data Overlap: Competing For Jurisdiction

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Regulating AIFs: Addressing Misuse and Harmonising Investment Frameworks

By: Siddhanth Singhi and Aditya Belsare INTRODUCTION Alternate Investment Funds (“AIFs”) have recently garnered significant traction in the market, recording an impressive Rs. 5 trillion by Quarter 1 (2025). AIFs, as privately pooled investment vehicles, have the potential to yield high returns, but they have been under the heat of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (“SEBI”) and Reserve Bank of India (“RBI”) for their alleged … Continue reading Regulating AIFs: Addressing Misuse and Harmonising Investment Frameworks

The RMLNLU Law Review BlogOctober 7, 2025October 7, 2025Leave a comment

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Data Privacy in M&A: Navigating Compliance under India’s DPDP Act

By: Aishwarya S. Nair and Kushal Agarwal INTRODUCTION In 2019, Marriott International was fined £18.4 million under the General Data Protection Regulation (hereinafter ‘GDPR’) for data breaches linked to one of its acquisitions, Starwood Hotels. The FTC alleges that failure to comply with the GDPR regulations resulted in three breaches, out of which two were completely before the acquisition of Starwood by Marriott. Most importantly, the third … Continue reading Data Privacy in M&A: Navigating Compliance under India’s DPDP Act

The RMLNLU Law Review BlogSeptember 20, 2025September 20, 2025Leave a comment

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Extended Deadline: Call for Papers by RMLNLU Law Review Volume XVI (2025-26)

About the Institute Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University (RMLNLU) is a public law school and a National Law University located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was established as Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law Institute in 2005, and since then, has been providing undergraduate and post-graduate legal education. It ranks 15th among India’s law institutes in the 2021 edition of National Institutional … Continue reading Extended Deadline: Call for Papers by RMLNLU Law Review Volume XVI (2025-26)

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Call for Entries: 13th RMLNLU-Luthra and Luthra Law Offices India International Legal Essay Writing Competition and Conference on White Collar Crimes: Submit by 6 September, 2025.

RMLNLU, along with Luthra and Luthra Law Offices India, is organising a Legal Essay Writing Competition and Conference on “White-Collar Crimes”. Entries for the same are invited from interested law students. About RMLNLU RMLNLU was established in 2006 to impart quality legal education to students all over the country and to meet emerging challenges in the field of law. RMLNLU is committed to providing excellent … Continue reading Call for Entries: 13th RMLNLU-Luthra and Luthra Law Offices India International Legal Essay Writing Competition and Conference on White Collar Crimes: Submit by 6 September, 2025.

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Digital Streaming Fraud – Dealing With the ‘Smooth Criminals’ of the Music Industry (Part 2)

In this blog series, the author explores the newly emerging phenomenon of digital streaming fraud on popular music streaming platforms such as Spotify, and evaluates how competition law, consumer law, and laws against computer fraud may provide redress against this problematic trend. Continue reading Digital Streaming Fraud – Dealing With the ‘Smooth Criminals’ of the Music Industry (Part 2)

The RMLNLU Law Review BlogJuly 15, 2025July 15, 2025Leave a comment

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Digital Streaming Fraud – Dealing With the ‘Smooth Criminals’ of the Music Industry (Part 1)

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Call for Papers by RMLNLU Law Review Volume XVI (2025-26)

About the Institute Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University (RMLNLU) is a public law school and a National Law University located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was established as Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law Institute in 2005, and since then, has been providing undergraduate and post-graduate legal education. It ranks 15th among India’s law institutes in the 2021 edition of National Institutional … Continue reading Call for Papers by RMLNLU Law Review Volume XVI (2025-26)

The RMLNLU Law Review BlogJune 26, 2025July 3, 2025Leave a comment

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Rash and Negligent Interpretations: Historical Lack of Clarity of Section 106 BNS (Part 1)

Is our law too vague when it comes to punishing accidents? The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita’s failure to clearly define ‘rashness’ and ‘negligence’ has led to widespread confusion in courts. This ambiguity not only hinders consistent legal interpretation but also risks unjust outcomes by holding individuals criminally liable without a coherent framework for assessing their culpability in accidental deaths. In this article, the author explores the confusion around rash and negligent homicide under Section 106 BNS and why legislative reform is long overdue. Continue reading Rash and Negligent Interpretations: Historical Lack of Clarity of Section 106 BNS (Part 1)

The RMLNLU Law Review BlogJune 1, 2025June 1, 2025Leave a comment