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By - Neeti Niyaman
VPPA in India: Benefits, Process & Key Guidelines
As India accelerates its clean energy transition, Virtual Power Purchase Agreements (VPPAs) offer a flexible route for corporates to support renewable energy without altering their electricity supply. This article explains the mechanics of VPPAs, their regulatory framework under SEBI and CERC, and how they enable sustainability commitments through financial settlement and REC transfer – without physical power delivery.
By - Neeti Niyaman
Online Gaming: Navigating the Game of Skill v. Game of Chance Conundrum
As India’s online gaming industry accelerates, legal clarity remains elusive. This article unpacks how courts have distinguished games of skill from games of chance, the constitutional tussle between state bans and central regulation, and what a unified legal framework could mean for fantasy sports, poker, rummy, and beyond.
By - Neeti Niyaman
Rights of Landowners in Land Acquisition Proceedings
As India expands its infrastructure footprint, the rights of landowners often clash with the power of eminent domain. This article explores the evolution from the 1894 Land Acquisition Act to the progressive 2013 law, highlighting compensation, resettlement, and judicial safeguards that now define land acquisition in India.
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Electricity as a Financial Commodity: Understanding Electricity Futures and Their Role in Indian Power Sector Reform
India’s power sector takes a major leap with Electricity Futures, enabling businesses to hedge against price volatility and improve risk management. This article explores how financial electricity contracts work, their regulatory framework under SEBI and CERC, and why they are vital for a transparent and efficient energy market.
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Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code: Lessons from the Bhushan Steel Case and IBBI’s Role in Strengthening CIRP
The Supreme Court’s Bhushan Steel judgment exposes serious lapses in India’s insolvency framework, from procedural violations to CoC oversight failures. Our analysis unpacks key lessons, judicial intervention limits, and urgent IBBI reforms needed to restore transparency, accountability, and efficiency in the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP).
By - Neeti Niyaman
Personality Rights in India: Legal Protection in the Age of AI and Identity Theft
In an era of deepfakes, AI clones, and viral impersonations, personality rights in India have taken center stage. This article unpacks the legal landscape surrounding the right to privacy and publicity, explores landmark judgments involving Indian celebrities, and examines how existing laws from constitutional protections to IP statutes are being interpreted to safeguard individual identity in the digital age.
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Employment Bonds in India: Key Takeaways from the Supreme Court’s Vijaya Bank Ruling
The Supreme Court’s ruling in Vijaya Bank v. Prashant B. Narnaware clarifies the legality of employment bonds in India. It holds that such bonds are enforceable when tied to valid employment agreements, limited to the period of employment, and supported by reasonable liquidated damages. The judgment offers critical guidance on balancing employer interests with constitutional and contractual protections.
By - Neeti Niyaman
Aligning Indian Competition Law with Global Sustainability Goals
As sustainability goals reshape global markets, India’s competition law must evolve to keep pace. This article explores the intersection of environmental imperatives and antitrust principles, highlighting the need to accommodate green collaborations within the Competition Act, 2002. Drawing lessons from international jurisdictions, it outlines a policy roadmap to ensure India’s markets remain both competitive and climate-conscious.
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Tackling challenges of student suicide epidemic in India
India is facing a rising student suicide crisis driven by academic pressure, discrimination, and systemic neglect. A landmark Supreme Court judgment has spotlighted institutional responsibility and caste-based bias. This article explores legal reforms, mental health gaps, and global models to build safer, inclusive campuses urging urgent action to address the root causes behind student suicides in India’s higher education system.
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RCO vs RPO: India’s Energy Law Explained
As India navigates the digital age, the question of protecting minors online grows more urgent. With the DPDP Act mandating parental consent but setting no clear minimum age for social media, this article explores the legal, ethical, and technological challenges of ensuring child safety online. It unpacks India’s evolving regulatory approach, global comparisons, and what platforms must do to comply — without compromising user privacy.
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