At the middle of this complicated landscape of contemporary legal systems, labour law and competition law act as pillars that support equally specific yet linked issues. As societies develop, the importance of ensuring workers’ rights by means of labour legislation and promoting a level playing field for competitive market through competition legislation becomes increasingly apparent. This introductory
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Internship Opportunity at KnowLaw (Online)
About KnowLaw, an educational initiative to help law aspirants, students, and mentors, is inviting Internship Applications from law aspirants. KnowLaw was established with the objective of promoting academic research and fostering debate on contemporary legal issues and helping budding lawyers in effective learning and understanding of how the law of the land works. Its mission
Unsolicited Spam Texts and Calls: A Stinging Bite in India’s Privacy Orchard
India’s ubiquitous swarm of unsolicited spam texts and calls – incessant spam calls and texts – is more than just an annoyance. It’s a venomousa vicious thorn piercing the heart of individual privacy. This article delves into the legal and regulatory landscape surrounding Unsolicited Commercial Calls (UCC), dissecting the concerns they raise and the dire
Legality of Cryptocurrency in India – An Overview of Latest Developments
The emergence of COVID-19 had been a terrific surprise, for all the economies in the world. USA printed trillions of dollars, just to encounter the effect of COVID-19, which is equivalent to the GDP of India, that much money coming into the system, resulted, in the fiat currency, i.e., INR, US dollar, Euro that we
Caught in the Act – What every Spouse should know about Adultery?
The word “adultery” has been woven through generations in the fabric of human relationships; its origins are found in the Latin verb ‘adulterium’, which means “to corrupt.” Adultery is typically defined as when a married man has extramarital affairs with another married woman. However, the definition of adultery has changed significantly throughout time due to
Moving from ADR to CDR – A conscious effort to put Mediation at the heart of Conflict Resolution
Conflict is pervasive at all levels and spheres of society. Conflict resolution enables the parties to create value and reach mutually beneficial settlements. Conflicts are multi-dimensional, unique and inevitable. They arise between individuals, employees and employers, companies and governments. One indispensable element of conflict resolution is consent. Parties to a conflict are more likely to
Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea – Are the Religious Minority safe in India?
The principles that are considered pillars of democracy – equality, liberty and fraternity as provided for in the Constitution, constitute the foundational philosophy behind the legislations passed in the country of India. Minority protection is guaranteed to ensure the transformation of society from the clutches of social evils and inequalities to social progress. The Constitution
Divyang – Do the Disabled have the Right to Represent and be Represented in India?
Democracy is a government of the people, by the people, and for the people, and voting gives individuals a feeling of control over their government and the power to voice their opinions on their nation, local areas, or political candidates. Though the right to vote in India is the fundamental right of every citizen and
Is Intolerance rising? – The Conundrum of Religious Issue in India
India is known for its unity in diversity. People of many religions and sects reside in India with harmony. Though Hinduism is the oldest and majority religion, other religions have also been assimilated in Indian culture over a long period of time. The religions like Buddhism and Jainism are in existence in India from more
Is Shareholder Activism a means to ensure Corporate Governance?
A key component of contemporary business is corporate governance, which is the structure through which a corporation is managed and governed. It includes a collection of procedures, systems, and connections that control how decisions are made, who is held accountable, and how transparent information is shared inside an organisation. Making sure that the interests