“Competition is the key to success.”[1] When markets work hard, they bring sustainability, profits, efficiency, innovation and long-term benefits to the economy. Competition law is one of the laws aimed primarily at eradicating anti-competitive practices by preventing the abuse of anti-competitive contracts and prevailing market conditions. The purpose of this Section is to explore key aspectsContinue reading “The Salient Features of Competition Act,2002 along with Important Definitions & Precedents”
Category Archives: Common Law
ANIMAL WELFARE: STATUS, ABUSE, RIGHTS AND LAWS IN INDIA
Since the beginning of civilization, there has been continued exploitation of animals for medical research, human consumption, industrial use, entertainment and trafficking. To satisfy this human lust, and to save and secure our lives, animals are mistreated, prematurely killed, and considered to have no dignified existence. On the other hand, there is a deep rootedContinue reading “ANIMAL WELFARE: STATUS, ABUSE, RIGHTS AND LAWS IN INDIA”
CORPORATE & CROSS BORDER INSOLVENCY LAW IN INDIA WITH COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF LAW IN UNITED STATES
The globalisation of economy invited its own set of pros and cons. An issue that has assumed greater significance is that of corporate insolvency. The realms of cross-border insolvency law has multiplied on a macro level considering that the Indian economy opened up its gates for investments made by foreign creditors, alongside the Indian CorporatesContinue reading “CORPORATE & CROSS BORDER INSOLVENCY LAW IN INDIA WITH COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF LAW IN UNITED STATES”
MARITAL RAPE: GROUND REALITY OF CONTEMPORARY INDIA
The semantic understanding of Rape is, non-consensual or forced intercourse with someone but different perspectives push through when you consider the act of rape in the setting of a marriage in India. In a country that considers marriage a sacred institution, marital rape not only becomes hotly debated but its very legislative validity starts beingContinue reading “MARITAL RAPE: GROUND REALITY OF CONTEMPORARY INDIA”
THE TORT OF PASSING OFF: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS
ORIGIN AND EVOLUTION: The tort of Passing-Off has originated from Common laws. It is pretty regular in countries like United Kingdom, Philippines, and New Zealand. In the case of Frank Reddaway Ltd v. Banham[1], Lord Halsbury held that common law protects a man’s goodwill and rights and prevents others from misrepresenting it. However, the exact definition wasContinue reading “THE TORT OF PASSING OFF: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS”
Analysis of Section 86(2) of the Juvenile Justice (Care & Protection of Children) Amendment Act, 2021
Children are always attributed with innocence, beauty, and without a possibility of malignity in them. They are the torch bearers of our nation and hence they shall be treated equally as adults. Their life and liberty shall be considered as important as adult citizens of the nation. Our legislations pertaining to child rights are formedContinue reading “Analysis of Section 86(2) of the Juvenile Justice (Care & Protection of Children) Amendment Act, 2021”
ORDER IX RULE 13 CPC-SETTING ASIDE EX-PARTE DECREE
The term ‘decree’ literally means ‘an official order given by a government or a ruler. It also means an order having the force of law. The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC) defines the term ‘decree’ under section 2(2). As per the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 decree means “the formal expression of an adjudicationContinue reading “ORDER IX RULE 13 CPC-SETTING ASIDE EX-PARTE DECREE”
RES JUDICATA: THE RULE OF CONCLUSIVENESS
WHAT IS RES JUDICATA? The Principle of res judicata is enshrined under Section 11 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908. This principle or rule is also called as the “rule of conclusiveness”. It provides that a matter once finally decided by a competent Court, no party can reopen it in a subsequent litigation. It was heldContinue reading “RES JUDICATA: THE RULE OF CONCLUSIVENESS”
Essential Ingredients of Section 307 IPC- The Prosecution is required to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt & conviction cannot be based merely on the basis of presumption to rule out the presence of accused- SC REAFFIRMS
IN A RECENT JUDGEMENT SET OUT BY ASSIDUOUS EFFORTS OF HK LAW OFFICES IN CASE TITLED AS ‘VASUDEV V. STATE OF M.P., 2022 SCC OnLine SC 118, AIR Online 2022 SC 80‘, WHEREIN THE HON’BLE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA POINTED OUT THE GRAVE ERROR COMMITTED BY TRIAL COURT AND HIGH COURT IN CONVICTING THE APPELLANTContinue reading “Essential Ingredients of Section 307 IPC- The Prosecution is required to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt & conviction cannot be based merely on the basis of presumption to rule out the presence of accused- SC REAFFIRMS”
ARBITRATION AGREEMENT- ANALYSIS AND LEGAL ASPECT
An Arbitration agreement is characterized in Section 7 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996. An Arbitration agreement is a contract between two or more parties to yield the Arbitration in a particular debate that should be settled down between the parties. This assertion may be a lawfully official contract. Consolidation of rules chosen withContinue reading “ARBITRATION AGREEMENT- ANALYSIS AND LEGAL ASPECT”
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