PROJECT-WISE RESOLUTION OR JUDICIAL OVERREACH? TESTING THE STATUTORY VALIDITY OF ‘REVERSE CIRP’ IN REAL ESTATE INSOLVENCIES
Reverse corporate insolvency resolution process (‘Reverse CIRP’) is a judicially fashioned mechanism under which the promoter of a distressed real estate corporate debtor is permitted to remain outside the committee of creditors and fund a stalled project as a lender, so that allottees obtain possession without the induction of a third-party resolution applicant. Conceived by […]
INDIA’S FIRST SMELL TRADEMARK: WHAT THE SUMITOMO ROSE FRAGRANCE ORDER MEANS FOR COPYRIGHT LAW
Perfume houses can trademark a bottle’s name, packaging, and advertising, but not the scent itself. The reasoning has always been practical: no one could pin a smell down precisely enough for a court. That changed in November 2025, when the Trade Marks Registry approved India’s first olfactory trademark, the rose fragrance Sumitomo Rubber Industries has […]
STATE AND NON-STATE ACTORS: A DILEMMA ON APPLICATION OF FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS
What is law? It is perennial question. Right since the days of the dawn of civilization, elders have explained the mystery to youngers in their own way; of course, subject to limitation of their own. Most of these said law to be divine revelation. May be Manu-Satroopa, Adam and Eve or Adam and Auwa stories […]
ENVIRONMENTAL EMERGENCY: A PERSPECTIVE ON HORIZONTAL APPLICATION OF FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS
This paper examines the trajectory of Indian environmental jurisprudence from its roots in ancient Vedic ethics to its contemporary articulation as a facet of the fundamental right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution. It argues that Indian civilisational thought, grounded in Vedic and Puranic literature, envisaged an ethic of harmony between humanity and […]
BIOTECHNOLOGY PATENTS & AMBIGUITIES IN LAW
With the emergence of biotechnology inventions, there is a demand for a specific legal mechanism for its safeguard and protection around the globe, under the aegis of Patent laws, this led to the argument that unduly broad protection, would, however undermine the patent system itself, as it would turn into an impediment and ‘unfair’ to […]
MEMORANDUM OF PROCEDURE: A CONUNDRUM ON JUDICIAL APPOINTMENTS (AN UNSOLVED MYSTERY)
The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) has written to Chief Justice of India B R Gavai and Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal seeking finalisation of the memorandum of procedure (MoP) and institution of a “transparent, equitable, and merit-driven” framework for appointment of judges in the top court and high courts. On the issue of marginalisation […]
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH IN INDIA: A NEED FOR A PREVENTIVE AND ACCOUNTABLE WORKPLACE CULTURE
Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) has become an increasingly important concern in India as industrialisation, urbanisation, technological development, and the expansion of employment continue to reshape the world of work. Workplace safety is no longer limited to preventing machinery-related accidents or physical injuries. Workers may face chemical exposure, biological risks, unsafe equipment, poor ergonomics, occupational […]
CYBER LAW IN INDIA: EMERGING ISSUES AND CHALLENGES
The rapid expansion of digital technology has changed the way people communicate, work, make payments and access public services in India. At the same time, it has created new opportunities for cybercrime and raised complex legal and security concerns. This paper examines the development of cyber law in India and the major issues and challenges […]
AI-GENERATED DEEPFAKES AND THE INDIAN LEGAL FRAMEWORK: A LEGAL ANALYSIS
Artificial Intelligence has changed the way digital content is produced and shared, making it possible to create images, videos and audio that can appear remarkably real. Deepfakes are one such development, where a person’s face, voice or actions can be digitally created or altered. While this technology can be used for legitimate purposes in fields […]
The Role Of The National Human Rights Commission In India: A Watchdog With Limited Teeth
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) plays an important role in protecting the rights and dignity of people in India. Established under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, the Commission provides a platform for people to seek help when their human rights are violated. This paper explores how the NHRC addresses issues such as […]