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Corporate Restructuring and Insolvency, Posts

Extinguishment of Claims Under the IBC: A Fresh Slate

In this article, the authors analyse the issue of extinguishment of claims in order to provide a fresh slate to the resolution applicant who takes over the debt ridden corporate debtor in light of the Supreme Court’s Essar Judgment. Recently, the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal and the Rajasthan High Court have relied on the same to hold that the claims prior to the passing of the resolution plan stand extinguished. Continue reading Extinguishment of Claims Under the IBC: A Fresh Slate

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Constitutional Law, Posts, Public Policy

Judges in Legislature: Can the Gap be Bridged Without Hurting the Separation?

In this post, the author has analysed the interaction of the judiciary with the legislature via-a-vis the separation doctrine, the position in contemporary jurisdictions and the bleak possibility of such a structure in a democratic federal set-up like India.
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Antitrust Law, Posts

The Reliance-Facebook Deal: A Case for Data-Driven Mergers

In this post, the authors draw the attention to Facebook Inc.’s recent acquisition of a 9.99% minority stake in Reliance Industries’ digital arm, Jio Platforms Limited. They analyse how such deals may arise problems of a dual nature, revolving around data protection and competition law, and point to the lack of a data protection statute in India to tackle the same. Continue reading The Reliance-Facebook Deal: A Case for Data-Driven Mergers

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Constitutional Law, COVID-19, Criminal Law, Posts

Whether the State can Force Citizens to Give Up their Rights in Exchange for Government Benefits? An Analysis in Light of Aarogya Setu being made Mandatory for Getting Bail

In this article, the authors discuss whether the government can force the citizens to give up their Fundamental Rights to avail a government benefit, in light of the recent Jharkhand High Court order which made it mandatory for an under-trial to download the Aarogya Setu Application in order to get a bail. Continue reading Whether the State can Force Citizens to Give Up their Rights in Exchange for Government Benefits? An Analysis in Light of Aarogya Setu being made Mandatory for Getting Bail

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Antitrust Law, COVID-19, Posts

An Analysis of the Indian Competition Law Regime During the COVID-19 Pandemic

In this post, the author draws an analysis of the safeguards which the competition law regime in India offers, in regard to the current situation of economic crisis, by comparing it with those offered in other jurisdictions. By doing so, he calls for the need for creating joint ventures among market players for mitigating the effect of the crisis. Continue reading An Analysis of the Indian Competition Law Regime During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Constitutional Law, Foreign Law, Posts

Ramos v. Louisiana: The US Supreme Court’s Interesting Take on the Doctrine of Stare Decisis

In this article, the author seeks to analyse both, the majority and the dissenting opinion, of the US Supreme Court, offered in the interpretation of the doctrine of stare decisis in Ramos v Louisiana. The author concludes by arguing as to why the Sixth Amendment right shall be applicable against the States and not only against the Federal Government. Continue reading Ramos v. Louisiana: The US Supreme Court’s Interesting Take on the Doctrine of Stare Decisis

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COVID-19, Medical Law, Posts

Ensuring Effective Implementation of Data Protection Laws to Secure Telemedicine: The Need of the Hour

In this post, the author attempts to analyse the current position with respect to the laws and policies concerning telemedicine and health-data protection in India. The author further examines the gap in the implementation and suggests the boosting up of telemedicine by ensuring the effective implementation of the data protection laws of our country. Continue reading Ensuring Effective Implementation of Data Protection Laws to Secure Telemedicine: The Need of the Hour

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COVID-19, Posts, Public Policy

Protection of Healthcare Personnel against Violence- A Wake-Up Call Amidst Crisis

In this post, the author stresses upon the need to legislate to ensure the safety of healthcare personnel from the instances of violence against them. Further, the author sheds light on the draft bill on Protection Against Healthcare Professionals, 2019, and how it could be beneficial in safeguarding the interests of healthcare personnel in these stressful and unprecedented times. Continue reading Protection of Healthcare Personnel against Violence- A Wake-Up Call Amidst Crisis

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Contract, COVID-19, Posts

Coronavirus: Answering the Legal Dilemma

In this post, the authors analyse whether the current pandemic situation qualifies as a force majeure event through various judgments and how it could lead to the frustration of contracts. They also write about what approach the courts should opt while hearing cases of breach of contract and suggests certain measures the government could take to provide relief Continue reading Coronavirus: Answering the Legal Dilemma

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