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New act seeks to prevent the misuse of data in India
Data leaks not only pose a serious threat to the right to privacy, but also the very security of the citizens that the government ought to protect. In this article we analyse how the newly enacted Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) aims to safeguard the privacy and security of individuals and prevent a potential…
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Intellectual property in cricket
Cricket is estimated to be the second-most watched sport in the world, and the most popular in India. Following the final of the Cricket World Cup held in Ahmedabad, we explore the diverse intellectual property assets in the world of cricket, and how they are safeguarded to ensure that players and administrative bodies can profit…
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When can parties raise objections on jurisdiction?
Parties to an international arbitration can object to the jurisidiction of the seat of arbitration through “preliminary objections”. These can be heard separately before the full matter–a process known as bifurcation– and can result in considerable costs savings to both parties.
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Latest developments in insolvency and bankruptcy in India
Go First Airlines Go First Airlines files for insolvency: On May 4, 2023, the NCLT Delhi reserves order on a request for an interim moratorium. On May 2, 2023, Nusli Wadia promoter of Go Air approached the Hon’ble National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) and file petition seeking insolvency. A few years earlier, Jeh Wadia had been ousted because the airline was consistently losing money.…
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India must embrace the benefits of an open legal market
The benefits of allowing foreign lawyers and law firms to open offices and practise foreign law in India far outweigh any concerns around such a development, says Shreyas Jayasimha, co-founder of Aarna Law.