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Competition Law

ASSESSING THE GREEN CHANNEL ROUTE UNDER COMPETITION ACT, 2002

Akanksha Vishwakarma I. Abstract Mergers and acquisitions remain a strong pillar for any economy. The concept of merger control grew in world economy due to the adverse effect that hostile mergers can have on the market competition. In India, the merger control regime is undertaken under Competition Act, 2002 and its allied rules and regulation. […]

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Labour Policy

THE INVISIBLE ALGORITHM: POLICY GAPS IN INDIA’S 2025 LABOUR CODES AND THE URGENT NEED TO REGULATE AI-DRIVEN WORKPLACE MANAGEMENT

Tanishq Tiwari and Abdul Lateef Khan I. Introduction The advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its resultant automation in labour regulation have resulted in a paradigm shift in manual procedures such as hiring, workplace management and task allocation, particularly in sectors such as manufacturing, logistics and gig economy. This automation has bolstered productivity, efficiency and […]

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Policy

TRIBUNALS IN NO-MAN’S LAND: RETHINKING TRIBUNALISATION IN INDIA

Rajveer Singh Sachdev and Shivam Gupta I. Introduction The Hon’ble Chief Justice of India, Surya Kant, in the case of Madras Bar Association v. Union of India, recently said, “Mr. Attorney, Tribunals are your (Centre) creation, and they have become your headache. They are a headache for you (Centre) and a liability for us. They […]

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Investment Law

Rewriting the Rules: SEBI Mutual Funds Regulations 2026 and the New Era of Investing

Mahak Yadav and Nikhil Ranjan Introduction In its quest for modernising the mutual fund market, the Board of the Securities Exchange Board of India (“SEBI”) has notified the SEBI (Mutual Funds) Regulations, 2026, which replaces the existing SEBI (Mutual Funds) Regulations, 1996, which has been the guiding force for the mutual fund market in the […]

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Constitutional Law national security

How Can I Expect Justice When My Murderer Is Also My Judge? A Legal Analysis of Prolonged Pre-Trial Detention under the UAPA in the Cases of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam

Atif Alam and Srijan S. Kashyap Abstract This article examines the use of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA),[1] focusing on the balance between State authority and individual rights in the context of public security. It analyses the expanding interpretation of “Terror Acts” and the bail framework in relation to pre-trial detention. The article traces […]

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Child Rights

Analysing the Case of Child Influencers in India: Are the Kids Safe? – Part II

Subhalaxmi Mukherjee and Tanay Khanna I. Introduction The previous part of this article discussed the dangers to which a Child Influencer (“CI”) is exposed on social media. It further discussed the Indian regulatory framework applicable to CIs and highlighted its inherent problems. This part of the article discusses the laws and regulations in the United […]

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Child Rights

Analysing the Case of Child Influencers in India: Are the Kids Safe? – Part I

Subhalaxmi Mukherjee and Tanay Khanna I. Introduction While Marcus Aurelius famously observed that “all is ephemeral – fame and the famous as well,” the rise of social media has only intensified humanity’s pursuit of visibility and recognition. The promise of engagement, virality, and digital validation now attracts individuals across the globe, particularly younger audiences. Within […]

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Technology

From “Artificial” to “Synthetic”: Decoding the intentionality behind this shift in the New IT Intermediaries Amendment Rules, 2026

Lauren Prem I. Introduction The increasing use of Artificial Intelligence (‘AI’) and its impact on daily lives through social media integration, have posed difficulties in distinguishing between AI-generated content and reality-based content on social media platforms. This pervasive use has called for some form of regulation of AI-generated content to prevent misuse of the same. […]

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Taxation

SHARP BUSINESS SYSTEM RULING: BUSINESS EXPEDIENCY AND JURISPRUDENTIAL CONSISTENCY

Pushpendra and Moazzam Hussain INTRODUCTION The distinction between capital and revenue expenditure is among the most enduring fault lines in Indian income-tax jurisprudence. This uncertainty becomes particularly acute in the context of non-compete fee which is a standard feature of corporate transactions. Non-compete covenants are commercially pivotal as they preserve deal value by preventing the […]

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Competition Law Insolvency

MARKETS CONSTRUCTED THROUGH INSOLVENCY: DEFERRED CONTROL, FINALITY, AND THE STRUCTURAL LIMITS OF COMPETITION LAW

Himanshu Yadav Insolvency Beyond Rescue: Engineering Opacity at the Intersection of Competition and Resolution Law The discourse relating to the interface between the Competition Commission of India (CCI) and the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) has been plagued mainly by procedural impediments, long timelines, sequential clearance requirements and lapses in corporate defence mechanisms. Practitioners look […]