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Meta Merger: ‘Big Data Sets’ Evading Sphere of Privacy and Competition Law

In this article the author has analysed the implications of sharing of “Big Data” throughout the various platforms that come under the recently launched umbrella company “Meta”. The author explores these implications by talking about the questions of compromise of consumer policy, effects on user data privacy and the possible reduction in quality of services due to this sharing of Big Data. Continue reading Meta Merger: ‘Big Data Sets’ Evading Sphere of Privacy and Competition Law

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Intellectual Property, Posts

Call for Entries: 10th RMLNLU-Nishith Desai Associates Conference and Legal Essay Competition on Intellectual Property Rights and Technology Law: Submit by 9 December 2022. (Extended)

The Journal Committee (“Committee”) at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow (“RMLNLU”), in collaboration with Nishith Desai Associates is organising the 10th edition of the RMLNLU International Legal Essay Writing Competition (“Competition”). Continue reading Call for Entries: 10th RMLNLU-Nishith Desai Associates Conference and Legal Essay Competition on Intellectual Property Rights and Technology Law: Submit by 9 December 2022. (Extended)

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Constitutional Law, Constitutional Law, Public Policy

The Case for ‘She’roes in the Army: Unscrambling the Gendered Underpinnings through Babita Puniya

The Apex Court has unequivocally highlighted its quest to bid adieu to entrenched gender inequalities, especially the forms which stem from stereotypical notions. The author of this article analyses the landmark decision in Babita Puniya and inspects the gendered underpinnings of the ‘difficulties’ which are attributed to having women officers in command positions. Continue reading The Case for ‘She’roes in the Army: Unscrambling the Gendered Underpinnings through Babita Puniya

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Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure and Evidence, Human Rights, Public Policy

Breaching Proportionality, Tearing Constitutionality: The Privacy Concerns of the Criminal Identification Act, 2022

The authors in this article have analyzed the privacy concerns of the recently enacted Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, 2022 by examining the said legislation by subjecting it to the “proportionality test” further drawing a comparison with the laws of the European Union and the United Kingdom. Continue reading Breaching Proportionality, Tearing Constitutionality: The Privacy Concerns of the Criminal Identification Act, 2022

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THE LEGAL CONUNDRUMS INVOLVING TAXABILITY OF CARBON CREDITS UNDER SECTION 115BBG

A carbon credit certificate is a permit that allows an industry, that holds it, to emit a certain amount of carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gases with equal mass as that of carbon credits. Carbon credit trading has seen a surge in recent years as climate change continues to be one of the biggest international agendas. Judgements by different courts, including the Hon’ble Supreme Court, have so far failed the determination of the type of receipt that the transaction at hand would be encompassed. Continue reading THE LEGAL CONUNDRUMS INVOLVING TAXABILITY OF CARBON CREDITS UNDER SECTION 115BBG

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Constitutional Law, Constitutional Law

A CASE IN SUPPORT OF RETAINING SECTION 124A (Part-2)

The intent of the author through this piece is to present a case in support of retaining Section 124A. To build the case, the piece is divided into two parts – Part –I give a brief legislative history and judicial interpretations of the provisions along with an understanding of the provision. Part II entails a critical analysis of commonly cited arguments made in favor of repealing the provisions. Finally, a conclusion is drawn along with suggestions. Continue reading A CASE IN SUPPORT OF RETAINING SECTION 124A (Part-2)

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Constitutional Law, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law

A CASE IN SUPPORT OF RETAINING SECTION 124A (Part-1)

The intent of the author through this piece is to present a case in support of retaining Section 124A. To build the case, the piece is divided into two parts – Part –I give a brief legislative history and judicial interpretations of the provisions along with an understanding of the provision. Continue reading A CASE IN SUPPORT OF RETAINING SECTION 124A (Part-1)

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Corporate Restructuring and Insolvency, RMLNLU Law Review

The Fate of Delayed Claims Reflected in Records of the Corporate Debtor

In this article the authors have analyzed the recent trend of NCLAT rulings wherein it decides on accommodating the delayed claims after the approval of the resolution plan and inclusion of delayed claims in the information memorandum based on the records of the corporate debtor. The authors explore the implications of the ruling on the objective of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016, including the sacrosanct timeline, and the stakeholders involved in the process. The authors conclude by highlighting the need to address the conundrums that would ensue. Continue reading The Fate of Delayed Claims Reflected in Records of the Corporate Debtor

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Constitutional Law, Constitutional Law, Human Rights, Jurisprudence

The Constitutionality of a Non-sectarian Requirement: The US Supreme Court’s Considerations on Religious Schools’ Funding

In this article, the author analyses the pending U.S. Supreme Court case Carson v. Makin which delves into the complex question of whether state laws could prohibit funding to sectarian educational institutions, in an otherwise general funding aid scheme for secondary school students. The Court’s decision may have a consequential impact on funding for religious schools, requiring keen attention to First Amendment jurisprudence, owing to a complicated judicial history about the Free Exercise and Establishment clauses. This piece particularly comes in light of a line of recent decisions raising concern over discrimination against sectarian interests. Continue reading The Constitutionality of a Non-sectarian Requirement: The US Supreme Court’s Considerations on Religious Schools’ Funding

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Corporate Restructuring and Insolvency

The Curious Case of Reverse Corporate Veil Piercing and the IBC

In this article, the authors, assess the inclusion of reverse corporate veil piercing in the Indian insolvency jurisprudence. In doing so, the authors trace the evolution of the concept with the Indian legal system and analyse the ways to include it within the current insolvency scenario. The authors conclude that while the principle may be legally recognised, it must not be readily implied. Continue reading The Curious Case of Reverse Corporate Veil Piercing and the IBC

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