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Case Studies – Eia Failures In Indian Mining Projects

To comprehend the intrinsic vulnerabilities of India’s Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) system in mining, it is imperative to study actual cases where the system failed to protect against major environmental and social harms. The case studies not only depict the abuse of loopholes in the EIA system but also determine the consequences of weak governance, … Continue reading Case Studies – Eia Failures In Indian Mining Projects

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Supreme Court Upholds Validity of Employment Bonds in Vijaya Bank v. Prashant B. Narnaware: A Landmark Ruling for Indian Employers

In a judgment of considerable consequence for Indian employment jurisprudence, the Hon’ble Supreme Court, in Vijaya Bank & Anr. v. Prashant B. Narnaware[1], affirmed the enforceability of employment bonds, thereby providing critical judicial clarity on the contours of employment obligations and employee mobility. The ruling decisively addresses the interplay between contractual freedom and the prohibition … Continue reading Supreme Court Upholds Validity of Employment Bonds in Vijaya Bank v. Prashant B. Narnaware: A Landmark Ruling for Indian Employers

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The Role of Digital Signatures in Indian Commercial Transactions: A Legal and Commercial Perspective

With the present business scenario, the move from traditional paper documents to electronic transactions has revolutionized the implementation and verification of transactions to their very core. The digital economy promoted by technology and policy drives like Digital India has made government and non-governmental agencies adopt digital media as the medium of communication and contract formation. … Continue reading The Role of Digital Signatures in Indian Commercial Transactions: A Legal and Commercial Perspective

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The Smritis in Hindu Law: Historical Foundations and Contemporary Relevance

Among the ancient religious and philosophical works on which the earliest forms of law in the world have their foundations, the position occupied by the Smritis is unique because they represent remembered knowledge and written rules that have steered Hindu society for millennia. Smritis, meaning literally “that which is remembered,” represent the secondary order of … Continue reading The Smritis in Hindu Law: Historical Foundations and Contemporary Relevance

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Smriti and the Evolution of Hindu Law: From Manusmriti to Mitakshara and Dayabhaga

As society went on to develop further, various thought paradigms for legal differentiations cropped up, each making interpretations of Smriti principles through regional customary demands. Among the most important schools of Hindu law produced during this time were the two: Mitakshara and Dayabhaga. They became influential in forming regional legal traditions, especially concerning property and … Continue reading Smriti and the Evolution of Hindu Law: From Manusmriti to Mitakshara and Dayabhaga

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Bridging Tradition and Modernity: Interpretation of Smritis in Contemporary Indian Law

INTERPRETATION AND APPLICATION OF SMRITIS IN MODERN LEGAL CONTEXT The move from traditional to modern legal systems of interpretation and application of Smriti principles was a great challenge. The British colonial era brings about an important paradigm shift in how these texts were interpreted and applied. Formal courts necessitated a clearer understanding of the Hindu … Continue reading Bridging Tradition and Modernity: Interpretation of Smritis in Contemporary Indian Law

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Evolution of Hindu Divorce Laws: From Sacred Texts to Modern Gender Justice

The evolution of Hindu divorce laws is an interesting journey into India’s social, cultural, and legal history. Ancient Hindu texts, mainly the Dharmasastras, portray a complexity concerning the dissolution of marriages. Though marriage was treated as holy, still, in some of these texts, Narada Smriti and Parashara Smriti permitted certain grounds for ending marital relationships. … Continue reading Evolution of Hindu Divorce Laws: From Sacred Texts to Modern Gender Justice

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Byrajju Ramalinga Raju v. Netflix Inc & Another

Facts of the Case Byrajju Ramalinga Raju, founder of Satyam Computer Services was convicted in 2015 for corporate fraud in the Satyam Scam. Byrajju had falsified company’s accounts and was given a jail time of seven years with a fine of 5.5 crores. Netflix announced its series “Bad Boy Billionaires: India” which featured Vijay Mallya, … Continue reading Byrajju Ramalinga Raju v. Netflix Inc & Another

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LENOVO (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. v. RPD Workstations Pvt. Ltd. and An.: Case Analysis

Introduction In a judgment dated 03.12.2024, the Madras High Court has decided on the conflict arising out of similarities between a trademark of Lenovo, a global business leader in the technology industry, and RPD Workstations, a firm based out of Hyderabad. The issue arose when RPD Workstation’s ‘THINBOOK’ line of laptops was granted trademark status … Continue reading LENOVO (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. v. RPD Workstations Pvt. Ltd. and An.: Case Analysis

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“Meenakshi Khurana & Anr. Vs. UOI & Ors. – Writ C No. 27021 of 2024” confining dog feeders to feed dogs at designated feeding points as provided under law

Introduction The unsystematic feeding culture within residential society has led stray dogs to obstruct the entire pathway and attack residents attempting to use the pathway at any time of the day thereby causing serious risk to life. This situation has rendered the society unsafe for its occupants, a majority of which are toddlers, young children … Continue reading “Meenakshi Khurana & Anr. Vs. UOI & Ors. – Writ C No. 27021 of 2024” confining dog feeders to feed dogs at designated feeding points as provided under law

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