I. What is Special about Special Purpose Acquisition Companies? Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (âSPACsâ) have re-emerged as popular investment vehicles, particularly as a response to the capital-raising challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Unlike traditional IPOs, SPACs offer a faster, less regulated pathway to public market, which is the selling point to many institutional investors. Continue reading
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Steering Through the Storm – Mastering Antitrust Regulations in the Maritime Sector
Background The growth patterns visible in Indiaâs 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
Eyes on the Skies: The Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, 2024
I. Introduction Indiaâs aviation industry has experienced significant growth in recent years, positioning the country as one of the largest air travel markets in the world. Representing a major step towards addressing the need for a more comprehensive framework to regulate Indian aviation, the Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak Bill, 2024 (hereinafter referred to as the Vayuyan 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 (âBNSSâ) 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 (âCr.P.C.â), it was dealt with under Section 125.[2] The primary justification for this provision, which is in fact a civil Continue reading
Pune Porsche Car Accident: Is Lesser Punishment Based on Age Justifiable?
Introduction In India, the main legislation dealing with cases involving children is the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act (âJJAâ), 2015. This Act acknowledges that children require different considerations and approaches compared to adult offenders. However, cases involving serious offences, such as the recent âPune Porsche Car Accident Caseâ, raise questions about whether Continue reading
Towards Fairer Digital Markets: Understanding Digital Markets Act and Ex-ante Regulations in India
INTRODUCTION Today, India is amongst the worldâs largest and fastest-growing digital markets. Indiaâs 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
Indiaâs AI Revolution on the Horizon: Harmonising Economic Growth and Governance
1. Introduction: The Rise of AI in India ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (âAIâ) is the new buzzword in tech circles. Nvidia CEO started this conversation by saying, âOwn your own national intelligence. You cannot allow that to be done by other people.â Taking pride in owning the intelligence in the digital realm of AI implies the existence Continue reading
Legal Landscape of Arbitrability of IP Disputes in India: Future Directions for Current Conflicts
Abstract In India, âarbitrationâ is increasingly becoming the preferred method for effective and efficient determination of any commercial dispute. The question as to whether intellectual property (âIPâ) disputes can be resolved through arbitral process requires detailed consideration and understanding, as several courts in India have reserved few classes of disputes for courtâs determination and reserving Continue reading
Challenging the Coloniality in Global AI Regulation Frameworks
Abstract This blog argues that the intensifying efforts to regulate AI, notably through initiatives like the EU AI Act, are predominantly driven by the Global North, often neglecting the significant socio-cultural, legal, and economic differences across countries. While there is widespread consensus that AI governance must adopt a global approach due to the technologyâs borderless Continue reading
The Med-Arb Approach: Rethinking Dispute Resolution in the Renewable Energy Sector
INTRODUCTION The Asia Pacific region, with its diverse geography, includes some of the worldâs major energy-producing countries. However, it is notable that for energy production, conventional sources such as coal and oil are heavily relied upon. Primarily due to international agreements and climate conscious policies, nations located in the Asian subcontinent are actively switching to Continue reading