The Copyright Reversion Right India Refused

While reading the historical debates leading to the passing of the first post-independence Copyright Act in India, I came across some interesting passages that are relevant to a debate on a theme that seems to have lost its place in Indian Copyright jurisprudence – the Reversionary Right. On 14 May 1957, during the Rajya Sabha’s

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Bias and Transparency in AI Tools Used by Courts : The Constitutional Crisis of Secret Algorithms in Criminal Sentencing

Introduction Walk into any courtroom today and it mostly looks the same as it did thirty years ago. Robes, gavels, files stacked on counsel’s table. But something has changed that you can’t see from the public gallery. In several countries, the judge deciding whether someone goes home tonight or sits in remand is receiving input

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Serious Criminal Antecedents Outweigh Personal Liberty: Bombay High Court Refuses Bail to History-Sheeter

The jurisprudence governing bail in India often requires courts to strike a delicate balance between two competing considerations: the constitutional guarantee of personal liberty under Article 21 and the broader societal interest in maintaining law and order. While prolonged incarceration and delay in trial have increasingly been recognised as grounds for granting bail, courts continue

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Online Gaming in India: Law, Consumer Protection, and Digital Responsibility

This article aims to explore the legal framework governing online gaming in India, while examining consumer protection concerns, cybersecurity risks, and the importance of responsible digital participation. Introduction The rise of “smartphones” and “digital payment systems” has transformed how Indians access online entertainment, including sports betting and gaming platforms. During major sporting events such as

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Legal Job Opportunity For Senior Advocate at The Chambers of Mr. Krishnan Venugopal

🏢 Company: Chambers of Mr. Krishnan Venugopal 📍 Location: New Delhi 💰 Stipend/Salary: As Per Industry standard About the Job :The Chambers of Mr. Krishnan Venugopal, Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India, is accepting applications for the position of Associate (Litigation). Eligibility :(i) Open to law students from all years of the 5-year or 3-year

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Legal Job Opportunity For Trademark Prosecution Professional at Inttl Advocate

🏢 Company: Inttl Advocate 📍 Location: Noida 💰 Stipend/Salary: As Per Industry standard About the Job :Inttl Advocare is inviting applications for the role of Trademark Prosecution Professional (Foreign Filings), offering exposure to international trademark portfolios and multi-jurisdictional work. Eligibility :(i) Open to law students from all years of the 5-year or 3-year LL.B. programme.(ii)

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Can Recruitment Be Scrapped Due to Curable Errors in Final Appointments?

The integrity of public recruitment processes is a cornerstone of constitutional governance. Recruitment to public posts must adhere to the principles of fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity embodied in Articles 14 and 16 of the Constitution of India. However, a difficult question arises when procedural lapses occur after an otherwise valid recruitment process has been

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