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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The Kerala High Court recently directed the State and its authorities to conduct awareness programs aimed at preventing child marriage among the tribal communities of Wayanad [Suo Motu v. State of Kerala & Ors]. The Court initiated the suo motu case in 2016 following a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by the Kerala State Legal
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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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Xavier Society of Law and Justice (XSLAJ) is organizing its XMC’ 25- 3rd Xavier Mediation Competition 2025, scheduled for the 2nd, 3rd and 4th of April 2025. About the Organiser The Xavier Society of Law and Justice (XSLAJ), a student-run society of Xavier Law School, St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata is organizing the 3rd Xavier Mediation
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The definition of “manufacturing process” under the Factories Act, 1948 has been a subject of legal debate, particularly when applied to industries that do not traditionally involve heavy industrial production. The Supreme Court of India, in State of Goa & Anr. v. Namita Tripathi, (2025 INSC 306), has clarified the status of washing and dry
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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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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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Sugandha Asthana Joins Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas As Banking & Finance Partner Sugandha Asthana has joined Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas as a Partner in its Banking & Finance Practice. She will be based in Mumbai office. Sugandha has extensive experience dealing with a wide range of debt and equity transactions during her career spanning over 17 years.
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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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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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