The Google LLC v. CCI case (2023) upheld a ₹1337.76 crore penalty for Google’s abuse of dominance in the Android ecosystem. The NCLAT found Google imposed unfair conditions on OEMs, restricting competition. Some CCI directives were modified, but the penalty remained.
White-collar crimes in India, often committed by individuals in positions of trust, involve fraud, corruption, and financial misconduct. With increasing globalization and technology, such crimes have evolved, demanding stricter regulations and enforcement for accountability.
Abuse of dominant position under the Competition Act, 2002, occurs when a dominant enterprise exploits or excludes competitors in a relevant market. Section 4 prohibits unfair practices like predatory pricing, denying market access, or restricting innovation and competition.
A patent grants inventors exclusive rights, fostering innovation by protecting new ideas. Under India's Patents Act, 1970, patentability hinges on novelty, inventive step, and industrial applicability, ensuring only deserving inventions achieve legal protection.
The Indian Patent Act, 1970, under Sections 3 and 4, excludes certain inventions from patentability to protect public interest, ethics, and natural principles. Non-patentable categories include frivolous inventions, natural discoveries, and methods against public order.
Advertising intersects with the right to freedom of speech, protected under Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution. Courts have ruled that commercial speech is fundamental, yet regulations must ensure ethical standards, consumer protection, and balanced freedoms.
The Supreme Court's landmark judgment in Aureliano Fernandes v. State of Goa revitalizes the PoSH Act, addressing systemic lapses in workplace safety for women. By mandating compliance, transparency, and training, it paves the way for equitable and harassment-free workplaces.
Religious conversion under Muslim law affects inheritance, marriage, maintenance, and guardianship. Apostasy dissolves a husband’s marriage, while a wife must seek divorce. Converts gain inheritance rights under Muslim law but lose them from non-Muslim relatives, balancing faith and legal status.