Zee-SEBI(Case Commentary)
The Zee–SEBI controversy reveals serious lapses in corporate governance at Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) and regulatory oversight by SEBI. SEBI barred founder Subhash Chandra and CEO Punit Goenka for allegedly siphoning public funds via layered, related-party transactions. The case highlights systemic failures: concentrated promoter control, opaque financial dealings, ineffective audit committees, and delayed disclosures […]
CHILDREN’S DATA PROTECTION IN INDIA: STRIKING THE RIGHT LEGAL BALANCE BETWEEN SAFETY AND INNOVATION
This piece critically analyzes the shifting legal framework of children’s protection of data in India, balancing the protection of child privacy with the promotion of digital innovation. It tours constitutional guarantees recognizing the right to privacy and child well-being, statute law like the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, and milestone judgments defining protections for […]
THE MMTC LTD. V. STERLITE INDUSTRIES (INDIA) LTD (1996)
MMTC Ltd. v. Sterlite Industries (India) Ltd. (1996) represents a pivotal moment in Indian arbitration jurisprudence, addressing the enforceability of agreements framed under the 1940 Arbitration Act in light of the newly enacted Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The controversy centred on whether an arbitration clause stipulating an even number of arbitrators was invalid under […]
Case Comment: Govt. of NCT of Delhi v UOI
PROTECTING THE ELDERLY POPULATION: A DEEP DIVE INTO INDIA’S LAWS AND POLICIES FOR SOCIAL SECURITY AND RIGHTS
India is undergoing a significant demographic shift, with its elderly population projected to reach 319 million by 2050. Despite this, the legal and social framework for senior citizens is inadequate. While the Indian Constitution provides a foundation for their rights through principles of equality and the right to life with dignity, the primary statutory support […]
Can courts modify Arbitral Awards?
The Evolution of Consumer Protection Laws in India
From no consumer-centric legislation during the colonial era, to a time where multiple protections exist for them, is a truly interesting evolution process to witness. Through this research paper, we shall trace the archival development of consumer protection laws in India & how the consumers benefit from them. We shall be taking a look at […]
DIFFERENTIATION OF THEORY: CULPABLE HOMICIDE VS MURDER
The distinction between culpable homicide and murder under the Indian Penal Code is one of degree rather than kind, yet it remains a cornerstone of criminal law. Sections 299 and 300 IPC lay down the fine line separating the two, rooted in the concepts of intention and knowledge. While culpable homicide may arise from acts […]
The Evolution of Consumer Protection Laws in India
From no consumer-centric legislation during the colonial era, to a time where multiple protections exist for them, is a truly interesting evolution process to witness. Through this research paper, we shall trace the archival development of consumer protection laws in India & how the consumers benefit from them. We shall be taking a look at […]
WHEN MARRIAGE NEEDS A BREAK: EXPLORING THE GROUNDS FOR JUDICIAL SEPARATION IN INDIA
The concept of judicial separation serves as a crucial provision within the Hindu Marriage Act of 1955. While traditional Hindu law considers marriage as an indissoluble sacrament, the realities of modern life need legal mechanisms to address marital discord. Here comes the concept of judicial separation, as defined under Section 10 of the Hindu Marriage […]