Advocates Protection Act – A Much Needed Safeguard To Protect The Beacon Of Rule Of Law

The recent case of brutal murder of an advocate Virendra Kumar in Delhi has once again ignited a question of security of advocates in India. In recent years, there has been an alarming increase in crimes against advocates in India. There are many instances like murder of Jugraj Chauhan in Jodhpur; murder of Darvesh Yadav, the first woman president of Agra bar council; murder of Devji Maheshwari, a lawyer from Dalit community, in his office in Kutch, Gujarat; murder of high court advocate...

Evolving Dimensions of Federalism in India: An Appraisal

Federalism requires the division of constitutional and political power, i.e. the ability to govern at two levels; however, a state may also contain local governments. Every federal system requires a division of powers between the federal and state governments, each of which is autonomous and not subservient to the other. Power has been divided between the centre and the states to avoid anarchy and conflict between the two competing jurisdictions, and the division of power is one of the most...

Merger Dominion: Impression On Competition In India

A merger is the joining of two businesses in order to expand one of them. An acquisition occurs when a large entity buys the assets of a smaller one to take control of it. Businesses use these strategies to boost profits, assemble similar items, expand their market share, and other objectives. In a pertinent market, these actions frequently result in the formation of monopolies. The icing on the cake for the businesses was the absence of primary legislation that would have restricted the...

Corporate Mismanagement And Oppression

Corporate mismanagement and oppression are persistent issues that have plagued organizations and their employees for many years. Mismanagement in various forms, including financial, ethical, and operational mismanagement, has resulted in decreased productivity, low morale, and reduced profitability. On the other hand, corporate oppression, which includes discrimination, harassment, and abuse, has dire consequences, such as employee turnover and decreased productivity. This research paper...

Antitrust Regulators And M&A In India: Balancing Competition And Consolidation

The role of anti-trust regulators in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) is critical in maintaining a fair and competitive market, protecting consumer welfare, and promoting innovation. In India, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) is responsible for enforcing competition laws and monitoring M&A activities to prevent anti-competitive outcomes. The CCI has the power to review M&A transactions and intervene if they may have an appreciable adverse effect on competition. CCI's...

The Rise Of Data Centres In India: Exploring The Growth And Challenges

During recent years, the Indian Data Centre(DC) industry is expanding rapidly. India has become a fast-growing DC hub pursuant to a massive and growing internet userbase, explosion of data, and establishment of a favourable environment through the government's Digital India initiative. A Data Centre is a dedicated secure space within a building/ centralized location where computing and networking equipment is concentrated for the purpose of collecting, storing, processing, distributing, or...

Cybercrime: A Threat To Data Privacy

In this era of globalization and technology, related crimes have also evolved, resulting in the bubbling up of cybercrime. As the name suggests, the crime committed in a cyber or virtual world is defined as cybercrime. There is a plethora of cybercrimes; for instance, fraud with personal identity, banking or financial theft, selling and stealing corporate data, Cryptojacking and Cyberespionage, Ransomware attacks etc.After the right to privacy was declared as an integral part of Article...

ESG Norms In Indian Corporate Scenario: Navigating Through Uncharted Waters

Joshimath, a city of Uttarakhand is a hot topic everywhere on the news due to the land subsidence issue it faces today. Many experts have hinted towards NTPC’s project being the reason for the problems being faced by the city today. This shows how corporations are becoming the reason for change in the environment today. The general populace is becoming increasingly aware of the hazards brought on by adverse social and environmental decisions of the corporations. The term ‘ESG’:...

Hindu Succession Act, For Female Intestates

Under India's present general set of laws, individuals from various religions are represented by their laws in inheritance, marriage, detachment, guardianship, etc. In such a manner, the succession in Hindus is represented by the HSA, 1956 (HSA). A critical component of this Act is that it separates the intestate succession of females and males. The female intestate succession is further subject to the source from which the deceased female obtained the property. It is essential to note...

Lettering Menstrual Leave In the Constitution

Menstrual pain, also known as dysmenorrhea, is an everyday issue for many women. It is characterized by cramping or aching in the lower abdomen, often accompanied by other symptoms such as headaches, nausea, fatigue, and bloating. 28th May every year is celebrated as Menstrual Hygiene day. The theme for 2022 was 'To create a world where no woman or girl is held back because they menstruate, by 2030’ The United Nations started The Red Dot Campaign to spread awareness regarding menstrual...

Patent Illegality In Setting Aside Arbitral Awards: Is India Becoming A Robust Seat For Arbitration?

The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 limits or seizes the role of courts in arbitral proceedings. Section 34 of the Act provides the scope of interference by courts as a recourse against the arbitral award passed. The term “patent illegality” for the first time was explained in the case of ONGCv. Saw Pipes[1] by the Supreme Court of India. Later, in 2015 on the recommendations of the 246th report of the law commission amendment was made in Section 34 of the Arbitration and...

The Interplay Between The POCA & PML ACT: Through The Lens Of ED V. Padmanabhan Kishore Judgement

The Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002[1] (‘PMLA’) and the rules made thereunder came into force on July 1st, 2005.[2] The PMLA requires financial institutions, banks, and other intermediaries to authenticate the identity of their clients and provide records and information to the Financial Intelligence Unit. The Directorate of Enforcement (‘ED’), a financial investigation unit of the Department of Revenue under the Union Government, is responsible for the enforcement of the...