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How are Ownership of Different Rights and Duration of Copyright Protection Regulated Under Copyright Law?
Indian Copyright Act defines who controls a work and for how long. While authors usually hold rights, exceptions exist. Ownership and duration exist to balance between creator incentives and public access.
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What is the Role of Sections 3 and 4 in the Indian Patent Law?
The Indian Patent Act (Sections 3 & 4) prevents monopolies on non-patentable items like traditional knowledge, atomic energy, and mere discoveries. Landmark cases like Novartis reinforce that incremental changes must show "enhanced efficacy" to protect public interest and genuine innovation.
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How does Censorship in Films affect the Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression?
Understand film censorship in India through the lens of the CBFC, the Cinematograph Act 1952, and Article 19(1)(a). Explore how courts balance free speech with reasonable restrictions, key cases like K.A. Abbas and S. Rangarajan, and the evolving film certification framework including U/A grades.
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What is Compelled Speech under Indian Media Law and Constitutional Law ?
Exploring compelled speech under Indian media and constitutional law — the right to speak and the right to silence under Article 19(1)(a), with analysis of Bijoe Emmanuel, the national anthem case, and emerging challenges in digital media regulation.
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Advertisement- its inclusion in freedom of speech and expression

An analysis of the right to advertisement under Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution, advertising regulation through ASCI and key statutes, comparative advertising norms, and landmark cases including Tata Press v. MTNL and Hamdard Dawakhana.

Shivani Chauhan
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Mar 27
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Case Study: Abdul Rajak Murtaja Dafedar v. State of Maharashtra

In Abdul Rajak Murtaja Dafedar v. State of Maharashtra (AIR 1970 SC 283), the Supreme Court held that sniffer dog evidence, while admissible, has limited reliability and requires corroboration. The appellant's conviction relied on a voluntary confession and discovery of incriminating evidence.
2025 · 6 min read Held
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Case Study: The Animal Welfare Board of India & Ors. v. Union of India & Anr.

The Supreme Court upheld the 2017 Amendment Acts permitting Jallikattu, Kambala, and bullock-cart races, citing cultural significance and compliance with animal welfare laws. It overruled A. Nagaraja, affirming states’ legislative competence and balancing heritage with cruelty prevention.
2025 · 12 min read Held
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South Korea: Minister Resigns Over Martial Law Fallout as Opposition Pushes for President’s Impeachment

South Korea faces a political storm as Defence Minister resigns over a short-lived martial law declaration, parliament moves to impeach the president, and the North Korea-Russia defence pact comes into effect.

Shivani Chauhan· ·2 min read
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Supreme Court: Litigants Must Justify Delay from Day One of Limitation Period in Appeals

A symbolic depiction of a legal document stamped "Dismissed," a clock symbolizing deadlines, and a stack of case files, emphasizing the importance of adhering to limitation periods in appeals.

Shivani Chauhan· ·2 min read
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I Wish Men Had Menstruation: Supreme Court Slams MP High Court for Dismissing Female Judge Post-Miscarriage

The Supreme Court criticized MP High Court for dismissing a female judge post-miscarriage, highlighting systemic gender bias and questioning insensitive performance evaluation criteria for women in judiciary.

Shivani Chauhan· ·3 min read
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Offer and Invitation to Offer
An offer and an invitation to offer are crucial in contract formation. An offer is a definitive proposal made by one party to another, indicating readiness to form a binding contract upon acceptance. Conversely, an invitation to offer invites negotiations, allowing the other party to make their own
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Study Notes: Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996: Object, Development and Salient Features
Arbitration is a dispute resolution mechanism outside the court, and has its roots in Roman Law. The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 in India, based on the UNCITRAL Model Law, provides a comprehensive framework for both domestic and international arbitration. It emphasizes party autonomy, lim
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Case Study: D. Velusamy v. D. Patchaiammal

Right to Maintenance in Live-in Relationships Citation: AIR 2011 SC
2023 · 3 min read Held
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Study Notes: Doctrine of Eclipse
Meaning of Doctrine of Eclipse The Doctrine of Eclipse is
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Study Notes: Doctrine of Colourable Legislation
“You cannot do indirectly what you are prohibited from doing
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Case Study: Kirti v. Oriental Insurance Company Ltd.

“Recognition of Notional Income for women working as Home-makers”
2021 · 6 min read Held
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STUDY NOTES: Abuse of Dominant Position under the COMPETITION ACT, 2002
The Competition Act, 2002 defines abuse of dominant position as when a powerful company exploits its market strength to hinder fair competition.
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STUDY NOTES: Doctrine of Promissory Estoppel
Know about the Doctrine of Promissory Estoppel and its development through judicial interpretation.
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Study Notes: Anti-Competitive Agreements under Competition Act, 2002
As per Section 3(3) of the Act any horizontal agreement of either of the following kinds shall be presumed to have AAEC and hence is anti-competitive and void:
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Dr. Ambedkar on Marxist Idea of Religion

– Shivani Chauhan, Mohammad Adil Ansari Introduction When we look

Shivani Chauhan
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Sep 29
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Study Notes: Competition Commission of India
CCI is a body corporate having perpetual succession; power to acquire, hold and dispose of property; power to enter into contracts; and power to sue or be sued [Section 7(2)].
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Case Study: Rajasthan Cylinders and Containers Limited v. Union of India

A landmark judgment that established the law on price parallelism for oligopolies that price parallelism by itself is not conclusive of an arrangement of bid-rigging.
2020 · 4 min read Held
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