Steering Through the Storm – Mastering Antitrust Regulations in the Maritime Sector

Background The growth patterns visible in India’s burgeoning economy suggest that this part is doing its job quite well because it encompasses numerous segments that in the future can continue to develop in parallel.  India has strong connected sectors and has efficient growth in its economic sectors for the future. However, an emerging problem in Continue reading


Maintenance Rights Under Section 144 of the Bnss: Judicial Interpretations and Legislative Gaps

Introduction Section 144 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (“BNSS”) provides for maintenance of wives, children and parents if any person having sufficient means neglects or refuses to maintain them.[1] Under the previous code (“Cr.P.C.”), it was dealt with under Section 125.[2] The primary justification for this provision, which is in fact a civil Continue reading


The Artemis Accords and the Future of Space Law: Implications for India’s Space Exploration Ambitions

Introduction Space is an entity that has been viewed as a global common for decades now. The doctrine of ‘common heritage for mankind’ encompasses the entire realm of space, owing to the absence of its appropriation and the common duty to exploit space resources for the benefit of mankind. The discussion around space law began Continue reading


Towards Fairer Digital Markets: Understanding Digital Markets Act and Ex-ante Regulations in India

INTRODUCTION Today, India is amongst the world’s largest and fastest-growing digital markets. India’s booming e-commerce market has about 125 million users, and an additional 80 million online users are expected by 2025. However, this digital landscape is not free from dominance exercised by Digital platforms like Google, Facebook, Uber, Ola, Amazon, and Flipkart, who have Continue reading


Analysis of the MCA’s Amendment Allowing Indian Companies to Directly List on Foreign Stock Exchanges

Arka Biswas Recently, on 30 October 2023, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), by notification in the Official Gazette, brought the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2020 into force; which will allow Indian companies to list their securities on  foreign stock exchanges directly and will also allow the companies incorporated outside India to list on Indian stock Continue reading


The Curious Case of Pay for Delay Agreements

Ajitesh Arya The pharmaceutical sector, characterized by intensive research and development (R&D) efforts and evolving diseases, relies heavily on the continuous development of new medicines. Patent protection incentivizes drug developers by granting them a period of monopoly over production and distribution in exchange for disclosure. However, unscrupulous practices, such as patent evergreening and pay for Continue reading