The Per Se Rule Under India’s Competition Act: A Constitutional and Economic Critique

The Competition Act, 2002, was enacted to promote economic development in India by establishing a robust regulatory framework to foster competitive markets. Central to this framework is Section 3 of the Act, which prohibits agreements that cause or are likely to cause an “appreciable adverse effect on competition” (AAEC). These agreements are categorized into two

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Boost To EV Battery Manufacturing: A Step Towards Achieving Sustainable Climate Goals?

Boost To EV Battery Manufacturing: A Step Towards Achieving Sustainable Climate Goals? The government has announced a National Manufacturing Mission to aid clean tech manufacturing for production of PV cells, EV batteries, grid scale batteries, etc One of the key highlights of the Union Budget 2025 was the Government’s initiatives to create ‘Atmanirbhar’ clean tech

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Oral and Documentary Evidence under Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam

The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA) is the newly enacted evidence law in India, replacing the Indian Evidence Act, 1872. It retains the fundamental principles of evidence law while incorporating necessary modifications to modernize legal provisions. The categorization of evidence remains primarily in Oral Evidence and Documentary Evidence. Introduction In the famous book Great Expectations,

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Legal Considerations of Fighter Form Analysis in UFC Betting

Analyzing a fighter’s recent performance, or “form,” is a common strategy among bettors aiming to predict outcomes in Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) matches. While this analytical approach can enhance betting accuracy, it’s crucial to understand the legal landscape surrounding such activities, especially in the context of Indian law.​ Legal Status of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)

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Delhi High Court Restrains Azure Hospitality From Playing Phonographic Performance Music Without License

Delhi High Court Restrains Azure Hospitality From Playing Phonographic Performance Music Without License The owner of restaurants Mamagoto, Dhaba, Sly Granny and Fox Trot did not deny the charges The Delhi High Court has restricted Azure Hospitality from playing songs owned by Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL) in their restaurants without a license. Azure owns popular

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DNLU Jabalpur and CWS New Delhi Forge Partnership to Boost Legal and Trade Policy Research

Jabalpur, March 3, 2025: In a significant move to enhance research and academic collaboration in the field of International Trade Law and Policy, Dharmashastra National Law University (DNLU), Jabalpur, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Centre for WTO Studies (CWS), Centre for Research in International Trade (CRIT) under the Indian Institute of

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