A case comment on ujaas energy ltd. V. West Bengal Power Development Corporation Ltd Abstract The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016 brought about a drastic change in the world of Indian corporate resolution by implementing the “Clean Slate Doctrine”, under which all claims not part of an accepted resolution plan will be extinguished. Absolute implementation…
ABSTRACT The doctrine of “patent illegality” under Section 34(2A) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 was introduced to confine judicial intervention in arbitral awards to manifest errors apparent on the face of the award, thereby reinforcing arbitral finality and party autonomy. However, its judicial evolution reflects a departure from this narrow objective, primarily due…
*Ammu S Abstract India has made significant progress in terms of health, especially in health indicators and infrastructure development. To address health-related disparities in the country, the government has developed progressive policies over the years. Despite significant development over the decades, India’s health system is still in its infancy in addressing the challenges posed by…
Abstract The legal regulation of traditional fishing rights within Indian territorial waters is a complex interplay of national laws, international conventions, and customary practices. This abstract explores the framework governing these rights, emphasizing the significance of respecting indigenous and local communities’ livelihoods while balancing sustainable marine resource management. Key legal instruments such as the Indian…
Abstract Sikkim occupies an unusual position in the landscape of Indian tourism: simultaneously celebrated as the country’s first fully organic state and burdened by an increasingly strained ecological carrying capacity. This article assesses the opportunities and threats posed by ecotourism in Sikkim, situates them within the state’s evolving legislative and governance framework, and evaluates the…
Abstract Due to its disjointed procedural requirements and lack of legislative recognition for digital breakthroughs, Industrial Design (ID) protection has long been the “neglected sibling” of patent and trademark law. But the Riyadh Design Law Treaty (RDLT), which was adopted in November 2024 and first ratified in early 2026, represents a significant step in the…
Abstract Patent law in India serves two closely related purposes. At the same time, rights that are too broad, too expensive to license, or too difficult to interpret may delay the spread of technologies that have clear environmental value. Patents relating to renewable energy, energy efficiency, cleaner manufacturing, waste treatment, low-carbon transport, and climate adaptation…
Download PDF Abstract Juvenile delinquency requires reformative approach and not purely punitive measures. This article evaluates the idea of integrating mediation specifically the victim offender mediation (VOM) model into the traditional juvenile justice system in India to fulfil the goals of restorative justice. The current justice delivery mechanism offers the victim a limited scope to…
