By Aastha Sheth, a student of SVKM’s Pravin Gandhi College of Law Introduction                                       Ever wondered how legal practitioners navigate the intricate maze of unique scenarios? Imagine, the diversity of skills required when dealing with a range of legal situations! Each scenario being unique, requires a different approach to be deployed. Therefore, they must arm themselves to tac ..read more

By Ishant S Joshi (A student of National Law University Odisha) Introduction Ever since India gained independence, we Indians have longed for the Kohinoor diamond to come back to its historical homeland. The debate was reignited after the passing away of Queen Elizabeth II. Presently, the famed diamond sits in the Jewel House at the Tower of London. The world has gone through a transformative change since WW II wherein former conquering colonial states such as the UK have sought to save their international goodwill in the changing international landscape. They have tried to do so by leaving co ..read more

By Sidhant Singh (Student of Hidayatullah National Law University) Introduction to Ambedkar’s analysis of India’s currency and economic issues Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was not only a prominent social reformer and political leader in India’s struggle for independence, but he was also a renowned economist who made significant contributions to the field of economics. One of his significant contributions was his analysis of India’s currency and economic issues, which included a critical examination of the rupee problem. Ambedkar’s analysis was significant as it provided insights into the impact of Britis ..read more

By Kritika Vyas (Student of ILS, Pune) Introduction Intersex people face discrimination in society for conforming to the standard biological sex traits. Apart from all the discrimination that they have to face, their Human Rights are been violated from their very birth. They are often seen as “abnormal” and to fix them “genital normalizing” surgeries (Intersex Genital Mutilation) are used without their consent, which not only takes away their Right to Choosebut also affects them physically and psychologically. This article discusses the Intersex Genital Mutilation, its harm and what is done an ..read more

By Sanchit Sharma (Research Associate at Lex Jura Law and student at HPNLU) Introduction The Ministry of Mines Strategy Paper ‘Unlocking the Potential of the Indian Mineral Sector’, published in 2011, highlighted India’s low position in the global mining sector, trenchantly pointing towards a relatively small exploration budget, and lack of global investments in this arena.[1] Further, in terms of consumption, and as a nation, our mining sector only contributes  1.75% to the country’s gross domestic product, with importing minerals worth ₹2.5 trillion annually.[2] Notwithstanding this ..read more

By Sanchit Sharma (A Student of HPNLU and Research Associate at Lex Jura Law) INTRODUCTION Last year in October, India and South Africa submitted a joint communication to the Trade Related Intellectual Property Rights (“TRIPs”) Council of the World Trade Organisation[1], seeking patent waiver in view of preventing, containing, and treating the COVID-19 pandemic.[2] In this context, it is essential to mention that in May this year, the Centre, through a press release, declared the tool of compulsory licensing (“CL”) for vaccine procurement as not attractive.[3] Even though, prima facie, this mo ..read more

By Ayush Katyayana (Student of National Law University, Delhi) Background From Mughal-E-Azam to Padmaavat, the Indian film industry has seen many films based on historical facts and events- some that attempted to portray them as they are believed to have occurred and others that sought to give them their own rendition and twist. Recently however, a case being filed against actress Kangana Ranaut for alleged breach of copyright over historical facts gives rise to an important question of law with respect to whether such historical facts are protected by copyright and hence prohibited from being ..read more

By Kavya Veerla (A Student of Christ University) Introduction Surveillance and Privacy in India Merriam-Webster defines “surveillance” as “keeping a close watch on someone or something”[1]; in the relevant context, this would refer to real-time surveillance or interception – particularly of data and communication in the electronic sphere or internet – intercepted through telecommunication systems which is conducted by a government with legal approval, with private entities not being entitled to conduct surveillance. In India, the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, and Information Technology Act, 2000 ..read more

By Ayush Katyayana (Student of National Law University, Delhi) Introduction Analysis of the Substantive Aspects of the Case The most striking feature of the court’s order in this case is that it did not even go into the primary substantive (and highly publicized) question of the possible risks arising from increased radiation due to 5G technology. To illustrate what can only be called the ignorance of the court towards adjudicating on a matter of such wide public importance regardless of any procedural errors in the filing of this plea if any, one need not look beyond the evidently nebulous an ..read more

By Kriti Goswami (Research Associate and student of SLS, Pune) Introduction “An Effective Performance is preceded by painstaking preparation” – Brian Tracy The Indian Copyright Act, 1957[1] confers copyright upon the authors in the case of literary, dramatic and artistic works, the composer in case of a musical work or a producer in case of a cinematograph film. However, in all of these works, the actual intellectual skill and labour are exercised by the performer who by his/her expression and style gives a uniqueness to the performerances. Therefore, a series of rights parallel to the existin ..read more