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By - Neeti Niyaman
Polluter Pays principle revisited in the context of recent SC judgments
The Polluter Pays principle is transforming environmental accountability in India. Recent Supreme Court decisions emphasize that polluters must bear the full costs—not just compensation, but also ecological restoration—highlighting a critical shift toward stricter enforcement and sustainable development practices.
By - Neeti Niyaman
The Doctrine of Per Incuriam and its Application in Indian Law
The doctrine of per incuriam prevents judicial oversight by identifying rulings made in ignorance of binding precedents or statutory provisions. This article explores its application in Indian law, particularly in M/s Bajaj Alliance v. Rambha Devi, reaffirming its cautious use to maintain legal consistency.
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The Labour Code on Social Security, 2020 – The new age Employment Ecosystem
The Social Security Code 2020 consolidates nine social security laws, expanding welfare benefits to organized, unorganized, gig, and platform workers. It streamlines compliance, enhances employer accountability, and ensures comprehensive social security in India, modernizing labor laws for a structured and inclusive workforce.
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The OSHWC Code 2020: Consolidating and Revolutionizing Workplace Safety and Welfare Laws
The OSH Code 2020, aligned with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, consolidates 13 labour laws to enhance workplace safety, simplify compliance, and regulate working conditions in India. It establishes employer responsibilities, worker protections, and penalties for non-compliance, ensuring comprehensive occupational safety regulations.
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Industrial Relations Code, 2020 Explained
The Industrial Relations Code, 2020 streamlines labor laws, enhances dispute resolution, regulates strikes, and recognizes fixed-term employment. While promoting industrial harmony, its success depends on effective implementation and adaptation to evolving workforce dynamics in India’s changing economic landscape.
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Code on Wages, 2019: Key Provisions Explained
The Code on Wages, 2019, simplifies India’s labour laws, consolidating historic legislations into a modern framework. This analysis highlights key reforms, including the revised wage definition, floor wage provisions, and inclusive employee recognition, while addressing regional disparities, timely wage settlements, and bonus regulations.
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Karnataka High Court’s Decision on Green Energy Rules
The Karnataka High Court’s ruling on Green Energy Open Access Rules highlights critical regulatory challenges. This analysis explores the judgment’s impact on renewable energy consumers and the autonomy of State Electricity Regulatory Commissions.
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Jet Airways Liquidation: Case Study and Insolvency Summary
The Jet Airways liquidation showcases challenges in India’s insolvency landscape. This study explores the airline’s financial collapse, its restructuring under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, and its impact on creditors and stakeholders.
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Cryptocurrency: The Regulatory and Legal Framework
The term ‘crypto’ has been derived from the Greek word ‘kruptos’ meaning hidden. Merriam – Webster’s online dictionary defines the adjective ‘crypto’ as “not openly avowed or declared – often used in combination”. Authorities across the world are wary of cryptocurrency because of the ability of any person mining, holding or transferring …
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The role of Rule of Law in monetary reputation
The phenomena of money in my mind, is similar in certain aspects with a global religion – almost every individual, every society and nation has unrelenting faith in its goodness and utility, its power to address human desire and alleviate human distress…
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