The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has recently come under fire for its strict social media guidelines imposed on IPL teams and commentators. These guidelines restrict the posting of pictures and videos from live matches on social media platforms. This blog aims to analyze the legal rationale behind these restrictions. You witness a Virat Kohli masterclass or a Jasprit Bumrah yorker so good it deserves its own applause. The urge to share it with the world on social media is real. But hold on a minute! Could that seemingly harmless post land you in hot water? Let’s dive into the m ..read more

Introduction After leading Gujarat Titans to IPL glory, the all-rounder returns to his spiritual home – Mumbai Indians. Hardik Pandya’s trade sent shockwaves through the cricket world, reigniting a fiery rivalry and raising questions about ambition, loyalty, and the future of a champion. Buckle up, cricket fans, because this trade just changed the game! Within the glitz and roar of professional sports, a hidden battlefield exists – the player trading floor. Here, where multi-million dollar contracts collide with fleeting athletic potential, franchises execute calculated maneuvers to bolster ..read more

India’s best chance at the Olympic medals – the wrestlers have been protesting in the national capital for more than a month over the lack of action against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, a member of parliament from Bhartiya Janata Party. The protesting athletes have demanded his “immediate arrest” and sought the intervention of the Supreme Court, which directed the police to register a case against the 66-year-old. Brij Bhushan has been accused of harassing several female athletes while heading the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). He has denied all the allegations. The wrestlers had earlier c ..read more

Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights have become a prominent topic of discussion in the world of sports and entertainment. NIL refers to the right of athletes, celebrities, and individuals to control the commercial use of their names, images, and other personal attributes. While the concept of NIL rights has gained significant attention and legal recognition in countries like the United States, its status and legal framework in India present a unique landscape. In this blog post, we will explore the legal aspects surrounding NIL rights under Indian laws and shed light on the challenges and o ..read more

On-set deaths might not be a common occurrence, but they do for sure occur, and in most cases are fatal. Who could forget the 1993 accidental shooting incident that claimed the life of actor Brandon Lee, the son of the acclaimed martial artist, Bruce Lee, while he was filming the movie, The Crow? Lee died after being hit by a bullet lodged in the barrel of a prop gun that was supposed to contain just blanks. In layman’s terms, a blank is a firearm cartridge that can generate an explosive sound, similar to a regular gunshot. The firearm experiences a sort of recoil action, without the projectil ..read more

What is Web 3.0? Web 3.0 also referred to as Web3 is the concept of the next generation of the web, in which by the usage of a decentralized network most users would be connected and have access to their data. It is also known as the “Semantic Web,” a term used to describe the next generation of the internet, which is focused on intelligent agents and machine-readable data. It is a vision for the future of the internet in which computers and machines can understand and interpret the meaning and context of information, rather than simply processing raw data. In this paper, we will explore the p ..read more

Introduction There are different kinds of sporting events that take place throughout the world. These events can range from professional sporting events to amateur sporting events, and collegiate sporting events. The venues for these events can range from small local facilities to large stadiums and arenas. The number of sports events that take place at a particular venue can depend on several factors, including the size of the venue, its location, and the type of sports that it is suited for. Some venues may host a large number of events each year, while others may host only a few. One of the ..read more

What was the Bosman Ruling? The ‘Bosman’ in question is Jean-Marc Bosman. The Belgian midfielder started his career at Standard Liège, one of Belgium’s most successful clubs. He also earned multiple youth caps for the Belgian national team. His career stalled, however, and in 1988 he moved to Royal Football Club de Liège (“RFC/ RFC Leige”), Standard Leige’s rivals. At the time, RFC was at the top position of Belgian football. Bosman quickly fell out of form there, and his initial contract was not renewed following just three competitive appearances for the club. When his contract expired in 19 ..read more

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Understanding Vertical Integrations in the context of the Entertainment Industry Introduction Vertical integration is defined as “the merger in one business of two or more phases of production that are traditionally handled by distinct companies.” Vertical integration in the entertainment business means that the major studios dominate the film production, distribution, and exhibition. Entertainment industry players produce, distribute, and market their content, and even own the theaters where they saw the  exhibition was the most profitable segment of the film industry. Before television ..read more