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By - Neeti Niyaman
Personality Rights in India: Striking the Balance Between Identity, Commerce and Free Speech
From privacy and publicity rights to AI-generated replicas and deepfakes, Indian courts are increasingly protecting the commercial and personal value of identity. This article examines the evolving personality-rights framework and the need to balance identity protection with free speech and legitimate public expression.
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Regulation of Television News: Legal boundaries of irresponsible reporting
Television news enjoys constitutional protection, but irresponsible reporting can carry serious legal consequences. This article examines the regulatory framework governing television broadcasting and how Indian courts balance press freedom with privacy, fair trial, reputation, public order and national security.
By - Neeti Niyaman
Beyond Conjecture: The importance of Reliable Sources in Judicial decision making
In an era of AI-generated material, media trials and rapidly circulating information, judicial decision-making must remain anchored in verified facts, reliable sources and legally admissible evidence. This article examines how Indian courts approach unverified claims and the responsible use of AI in judicial processes.
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From waste generation to waste responsibility: Supreme Court’s order on the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026
The SWM Rules, 2026 shift solid waste management responsibility closer to the source by imposing direct obligations on waste generators, particularly BWGs. This article examines the Supreme Court’s directions, compliance mechanisms, environmental responsibilities and the move towards greater self-regulation.
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Banked, Not Sold: Unpacking the Legal Regime Governing Energy Banking in India
Energy banking is central to the commercial viability of renewable power procurement, yet its regulatory treatment varies across States. This article examines the evolution of energy banking, judicial precedents on banking charges and restrictions, and the recent ToD-based regulatory shift in Maharashtra.
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Pre-Deposit or Preclusion? Re-examining the Limits of Contractual Conditions to Invoke Arbitration
Can a contractor be required to deposit a substantial portion of its claim before accessing arbitration? This article examines the Supreme Court’s reference in Santosh Associate, the conflicting approaches in S.K. Jain and ICOMM Tele, and the limits of contractual conditions restricting access to arbitration.
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Tricked, Trapped and Transferred: Understanding Indian Legal Landscape of Digital Arrest Scam
Digital arrest scams are no longer just cases of online cheating. They combine impersonation, intimidation, digital confinement and financial extortion. With the Supreme Court pushing for stronger coordination, fund recovery and possible shared liability, India’s response to cyber fraud may be entering a more structured phase.
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The hidden cost of an Interim Order: understanding the effect of an Interim Order on the underlying rights and liabilities
An interim stay may suspend enforcement, but does it also suspend the underlying rights and liabilities? This article examines the legal consequences of interim orders, the doctrine of restitution, and the evolving judicial approach to liabilities during the subsistence of a stay.
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The Doctrine of ‘Unjust Enrichment’: application in the power sector
The doctrine of unjust enrichment prevents one party from retaining benefits unfairly at another’s expense. This article examines Section 70 of the Indian Contract Act and analyses APTEL’s evolving jurisprudence on restitution, quasi-contracts and compensation for electricity supplied without an enforceable contract.
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Waiver of a Statutory Right under Indian Law – Key Insights from the Judgment of Union of India v. Bali Ram
The Supreme Court’s decision in Union of India v. Bali Ram revisits the doctrine of waiver of statutory rights, reaffirming that waiver requires conscious relinquishment of a known legal right and cannot defeat statutory protections enacted in public interest.
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