Strengthening Oversight Through Legislation: Delhi’s School Fee Reforms
Private unaided schools occupy a peculiar position in Indian education law, they are private enterprises delivering a public good, subject to both the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 (RTE Act) and state-specific education laws.
How MeitY’s CMS Guidelines Will Shape Everyday Data Use
The introduction of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (“DPDPA”) marked a long-awaited step in the privacy journey of India, moving the focus from merely granting rights and obligations on paper towards the real challenge of implementing these standards in practice. To facilitate this transition, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (“MeitY”) has …
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IMPROPER ARREST BEING A GROUND OF BAIL – KARNATAKA HIGH COURT CLARIFIES
INTRODUCTION The question of whether an improper or irregular arrest automatically entitles an accused to bail has been the subject of considerable judicial scrutiny. This issue has gained renewed significance with the enactment of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (“BNSS”), particularly Section 483, which governs the grant of bail.
FROM CREATION TO PROTECTION: IP STRATEGIES FOR THE AI ERA
OVERVIEW In today’s tech-driven world, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the way businesses operate, innovate, and connect with consumers. With the emergence of AI, we also see new trends whereby people transform their photos to various animated styles.
THE INTERPLAY BETWEEN THE KARNATAKA APARTMENT OWNERSHIP ACT, 1972 AND THE KARNATAKA CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES ACT, 1959
INTRODUCTION Recently, the High Court of Karnataka in the case of Saraswathi Prakash & Others vs. State of Karnataka & Ors.[1], brought much-needed clarity to the legal framework governing management of residential complexes in Karnataka. The judgment addresses the long-standing conflict between the Karnataka Apartment Ownership Act, 1972 (‘KAO Act’) and the Karnataka Co-operative Societies …
Selective Capital Reduction as a Viable Exit Route: The BTL story and lessons taught
The courts in India have time and again reaffirmed that selective capital reduction is a possibility. However, they continue to be debated and challenged by the shareholders who are impacted by it.
THE ENFORCEBILITY OF ARBITRATION AGREEMENTS ON INVOICES
In a significant ruling, the Hon’ble Delhi High Court reaffirmed the principle that accepting goods under an invoice constitutes acceptance of its governing terms and conditions, including an arbitration clause.
Carving out of the Regulatory Penalties imposed under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 from moratorium under Section 96 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016
The Supreme Court in Saranga Anil Kumar Aggarwal v. Bhavesh Dhirajlal Sheth & Ors., 2025 SCC Online SC 493, has addressed a crucial legal question concerning the intersection of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 (“CP Act”), and the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (“IBC”).
A Comprehensive Guide on the Latest IRDAI Regulatory Reforms
On 10th January 2025, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (“IRDAI”) published a press release stating that in the interest of maintaining an “agile, progressive, and forward-looking regulatory framework,”
Bridging the Gap: Expanding Social Security for Gig Workers in India
Social security serves as a crucial safeguard for individuals, ensuring access to healthcare and income security,