Non-Obstante Provisions in Statutes
Legislations are intended to address issues involving specific subject matter. A right granted under one legislation may be affected by the provisions of another legislation. A logical question that follows is – which provision would prevail? The obvious answer is that the legislation dealing with the specific subject matter should prevail over general legislation.
Providing Personal Data: An Overview under Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
The Parliament of India passed The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (‘Act’) on August 11, 2023. The Act recognises the right of individuals to protect their personal data and the need to process such personal data. This write-up enquires into the manner in which personal data is to be shared by an individual while also discussing the manner in which entities may process this personal data.
Exercise of Intellectual Property Rights and Abuse of Dominance
Intellectual Property Rights (‘IPRs’) are rights in relation to ‘intellectual property’, whether contractual or under the statute. Intellectual property (‘IP’) refers to creations of the mind, such as inventions; literary and artistic works; designs; symbols, names and images used in commerce.
The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021: Focusing on the 2023 Amendment
The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 (‘2021 Rules’)[1] were released by the Central Government in February 2021. The 2021 Rules are framed further to the exercise of powers by the Government of India under Section 87(2) of the Information Technology Act, 2000. The 2021 Rules have now been amended vide Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules, 2023. (‘2023 Amendment’).
Indian Carbon Market: Prospects and Challenges
With the increasing reliance on renewable sources of energy, India is leaving no stone unturned to fulfil the targets set forth by it in COP26. This rapid transition to renewable energy is causing an irreversible impact on biodiversity which merits adequate attention from relevant quarters. This article seeks to map the effect of growth in renewable energy infrastructure on biodiversity and the legal framework in this regard.
Renewable Energy and Biodiversity – Legal Framework
With the increasing reliance on renewable sources of energy, India is leaving no stone unturned to fulfil the targets set forth by it in COP26. This rapid transition to renewable energy is causing an irreversible impact on biodiversity which merits adequate attention from relevant quarters. This article seeks to map the effect of growth in renewable energy infrastructure on biodiversity and the legal framework in this regard.
Towards Regulating the Digital Market
The government appointed a 16-member committee on Digital Competition Law[1] under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs to draft the “Digital Competition Act”. To start the process, the Standing Committee on Finance presented a report[2] on “Anti-Competitive Practices by Big Tech Companies”.
Renewable Energy Certificates: What, Why & How?
What is a REC? The renewable energy certificate (REC) incentivizes renewable energy producers (RE). India took this initiative to develop the RE market over a decade ago. Pan-India market-based Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) Mechanism was introduced in the year 2010 under the Electricity Act 2003 (“EA 2003“) and the National Tariff Policy 2006 (“Tariff Policy […]
International Cooperation in Space Laws
Date | Version May 10, 2023| 2.0 Keywords ‘Space Law’, ‘UNFCCC, ‘International’, ‘Cooperation’, ‘UN’, ‘Satellite’. List of Legislation Referred. The constitution of india The United Nations Remote Sensing Principles, 1986 Article I of the Outer Space Treaty , 1966 The Cancun Agreements , 2010 The Mexico Summit, 2015 Space Activities Bill, 2017 Satellite communications policy, […]
Mandatory Use of Government e-Marketplace (GeM) and Competition Law
Date | Version May 01, 2023| 2.0 Keywords ‘E-market place’ , ‘Central Government’, ‘Competition Law’, ‘Supreme Court of India’. List of Legislation Referred. 1. The Constitution of India 2. The General Financial Rules, 2017 3. The Competition Act, 2002 4. The Companies Act, 2013 Jurisdiction Republic of India The Indian Government has been actively promoting […]
Authorization and Declaration of Natural Gas Pipelines
Date | Version April 05, 2023| 2.0 Keywords ‘common carrier’, ‘contract carrier’, ‘Declaration’, ‘PNGRB’, ‘Authorization’, ‘natural gas pipeline’. List of Legislation Referred. Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board Act, 2006 (‘PNGRB Act’) Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (Guiding Principles for Declaring or Authorizing Natural Gas Pipeline as Common Carrier or Contract Carrier) Regulations, […]
Cryptocurrency: Unregulated Futuristic Technology
Date | Version December 29, 2022, | 1.0 Keywords ‘Cryptocurrency’, ‘Blockchain’, ‘Decentralization’, ‘Virtual Digital Assets’, ‘Dollarization’. List of Legislation Referred The Constitution of India Securities Contract Regulation Act, 1956 Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 Income Tax Act, 1961 Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA) (European Council) (yet to be voted upon) Bipartisan Infrastructure Legislation, 2021 […]
AERA – Powers and Functions
Date | Version December 27, 2022| 2.0 Keywords ‘AERA’, ‘Powers and Functions’, ‘Tariff Determination’, ‘Seizure’. List of Legislation Referred. The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India Act, 2008. Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. Jurisdiction India The Indian civil aviation sector has been growing tremendously, and with the second-largest population, the total traffic at major airports […]
Tariff Determination for into Plane Services in India AERA – A Closer Look
Date | Version December 27, 2022| 3.0 Keywords ‘AERA’, ‘Tariff’, ‘Light Touch Approach’, ‘Price Cap Approach’ ‘Into Plane Services’. Related Legislation = The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India Act, 2008. The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (Terms and Conditions for Determination of Tariff for Services Provided for Cargo Facility, Ground Handling and Supply […]
What to Expect in The Upcoming Union Budget
Date | Version December 21, 2022| 2.0 Keywords “Union Budget”, “inflation”, “job creation”, “private investment”, “energy sector”, List of Legislation Referred. The draft Indian Telecommunication Bill, 2022 Jurisdiction India Abstract: The Budget for 2023-24, the last before the General Elections of 2024, will be presented in the backdrop of a critical geopolitical set-up internationally, clubbed […]
India’s Commitment to Clean Energy: Infrastructure, Laws and Regulations
Date | Version December 14, 2022| 2.0 Keywords ‘Renewable energy’, ‘renewable energy sources’, ‘power generation’, ‘grid electricity’, ‘sunshine countries’. List of Legislation Referred. The Electricity Act of 2003 Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms and Conditions for Tariff Determination from Renewable Energy Sources) Regulations, 2017 The Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2018 The draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2020 […]
Doctrine of Corporate Law & Opportunity – An Indian Perspective
Time limit for filing of written statement in suits in Delhi
Force Majeure A measure to mitigate risk
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Risk Management Policy Role of directors
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Directors’ Responsibility Statement obligation of directors and associated issues
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Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act, 2005: Insights
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The Competition (Amendment) Bill, 2022
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Management of risk – The co-operative way
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CIRP Application made by Financial Creditor under the insolvency code: Does NCLT have any discretion?
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Renewable Energy India – 2023 (Part-2)
Decriminalisation of offences under the companies ACT, 2013
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Renewable Energy – India 2022 Frequently asked questions
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Renewable Energy – India 2022 (Part-1)
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India’s new labour codes – By far the biggest change to labour laws in Indian history?
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Prepaid Instruments – AKIN to credit facility?
The nexus between Big Data and Competition Law
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AI, Machine Learning & Big Data Laws & Regulations 2022 | India
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News and Updates Issue 05 Duration March 01-15, 2021
Orders and Judgments Duration April 08-22, 2021
Orders and Judgments Duration March 08-22, 2021
Existing Whistel-blower Regime in India – As powerful as it seems?
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Guidelines for consideration of ‘Force Majeure’ in CGD networks
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The law on Minority Squeeze – Out in India
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Existing Whistle-blower regime in India – As powerful as it seems?
Abstract- This write-up examines the efficacy of the ‘whistle blower’ regime in India and the way forward.
Outlook on Green Finance in India
Abstract- In its workshop organized recently, the NITI Aayog and WRI India emphasized the importance of green financing in decarbonizing the country’s transport sector. Green Financing, thus, is the way forward towards achieving the target of net-zero emissions set forth by India in the COP26 Summit. The article seeks to throw light on the current position of green financing and its future in India while focusing on the initiatives taken up by the Government in this regard, and the way ahead.
Crypto Currency at a glance R1
Cryptocurrency is a medium of exchange, created and stored electronically in the blockchain, using encryption techniques to control the creation of monetary units and to verify
Outlook on Green Finance in India
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Crypto Currency at a glance R1
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Determination of Natural Gas Pipeline Tariff Amendment Regulation R1
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Access code for city or Local Natural Gas Distribution Networks Regulations R1
he Access Code seeks to enable access to Shipper on non-discriminatory basis to a city or local natural gas distribution network (‘CGD Network’) in an Authorized Area.
Orders and Judgments Duration July 23, 2021 – August 07, 2021
The Allahabad High Court had allowed the Writ Petition filed by CG Power an Industrial Solutions Ltd. against the order of Executive Engineer, Unnao, UPPCL regarding Labour Cess under the Building and Other Construction Workers’ Welfare Cess Act, 1996
Orders and Judgments Duration July 8, 2021 – July 22, 2021
The Kerala High Court held Section 164(2) (Disqualifications for Appointment of Director) and Section 167(1) (Vacation of Office of Director) of the Companies Act, 2013 are not ultra vires Article 14 or Article 19(1)(g) of the Constitution.
Orders and Judgments Duration June 15, 2021 – July 7, 2021
The Kerala High Court held Section 164(2) (Disqualifications for Appointment of Director) and Section 167(1) (Vacation of Office of Director) of the Companies Act, 2013 are not ultra vires Article 14 or Article 19(1)(g) of the Constitution.
Orders and Judgments Duration May 25, 2021-June 14, 2021
The Allahabad High Court held that under the Contempt of Court Act, 1971, affecting of personal service on the alleged contemner is an essential requirement. It ruled that service on the contemnor through the official attached with him is a clear violation of the prescribed rules and cannot in any way be presumed personal service.
Orders and Judgments Duration May 01, 2021 -May 24, 2021
The Allahabad High Court had allowed the Writ Petition filed by CG Power an Industrial Solutions Ltd. against the order of Executive Engineer, Unnao, UPPCL regarding Labour Cess under the Building and Other Construction Workers’ Welfare Cess Act, 1996
Orders and Judgments Duration April 23, 2021 – May 07, 2021
The Supreme Court has held that two companies incorporated in India can choose a forum for arbitration outside India. The question before the Court was: Whether or not two companies incorporated in India can choose a forum for arbitration outside India
Orders and Judgments Duration April 08-22, 2021
The Delhi High Court (HC) held that an arbitral tribunal ought to decide the objection under Section 16 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act 1996 as soon as possible, as a preliminary ground. The Court observed, “The statute contemplates that the party raising the objection has to raise it with alacrity and hence by an overall reading of Section 16 and especially
Orders and Judgments Duration March 23, 2021- April 07, 2021
The Supreme Court (SC) on has observed that mere recovery of currency notes is not sufficient to be considered as an offence under section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act (PCA). A bench of Justice Ashok Bhushan, Subash Reddy, and M.R. Shaw observed
Orders and Judgments Duration March 08-22, 2021
A Division Bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court (HC), has said in a recent order that commercial matters involving Arbitration disputes can only be heard by commercial court of the status of district judge or additional district Judge. The Bench held that
Orders and Judgments Duration February 23, 2021 – March 07, 2021
The High Court (HC) bench clarified that in a regular appeal it is open to the Court to embark on a fact-finding exercise, to re-read and re-appraise the evidence, to interpret the documents afresh, and to do all things de novo that the Court of original jurisdiction
Crypto Currency at a glance R1
Cryptocurrency is a medium of exchange, created and stored electronically in the blockchain, using encryption techniques to control the creation of monetary units and to verify
Orders and Judgments Duration February 08-22, 2021
It is best if the arbitral tribunal decides on the question of the existence of a valid arbitration agreement. When there is a doubt regarding the validity of an arbitration agreement, the Court must send the matter to the arbitral tribunal
Orders and Judgments Duration January 23, 2021- February 07, 2021
In a recent case, the Supreme Court (SC) has observed that Section 12(5) of Arbitration and Conciliation Act r/w the Seventh Schedule, concerning ineligibility of a person to be appointed as an Arbitrator, is a non-derogable and mandatory provision of the Act. While considering the case, the Bench observed that
