Dancing into the Legal World – Copyright Protection of Choreography Works under Indian Law
When life gets tough on us, how do we lighten ourselves? Few go shopping, few tend to listen and sing music and become a bathroom version of Shreya Ghoshal and some feel dance is the key. Dance,…
Comprehensive and Futuristic Civil Aviation Policy – Getting off to a Flying Start
During the year 2016, only 2% of India’s population used to travel by air, but with the inclusion of the new Civil Aviation Policy, higher amounts of regional connectivity in lower-tier cities were expected. The Civil Aviation…
The Vice of Nikah Halala – The Truth is Ugly!
Islamic law deems marriage to be a contractual union between a man and a woman. It has supreme cultural and social significance as it is a “Mithaqun Ghaleez” – a challenging commitment. It contributes to the survival…
In Conversation with Adv. Bhumesh Verma, Managing Partner at Corp Comm Legal
We, at KnowLaw, got into a conversation with Advocate Bhumesh Verma, the Managing Partner of Corp Comm Legal. Mr. Verma is associated with many triumphant firms, acclaimed both nationally and internationally. He has also been felicitated with…
In Conversation with Jayant Bhatt, Advocate at Supreme Court of India and Delhi High Court
We, at KnowLaw, got into a conversation with Adv. Jayant Bhatt. He is an independent legal practitioner and an alumnus of the National University of Singapore and the New York University USA from where he completed his…
Majority Rule in Company Law – An Analysis
The common notion surrounding our day-to-day lives is that majority opinion triumphs the minority opinion because the former is perceived as better of the two. Even the democratic principles of a country like India promote the majority…
Marital Rape – A Non-Criminalized Crime?
The research helps to learn more about the concept of marital rape and also helps us to understand various myths prevalent in the society that prevent it from being a criminal offense in India. This research also…
In Conversation with Avani Pathak, Corporate Head at LiveLaw
We, at KnowLaw, got into an interesting conversation with Ms. Avani Pathak, the Corporate Head at LiveLaw. She has a lot of knowledge in her arsenal about various topics, which is not only limited to law. In…
Right to Property by Birth under the Hindu Succession Act
The research helps to learn and get the fundamental knowledge about the Hindu Succession Act 1956, its 2005 amendment, and the recent judgment of Vineeta Sharma v. Rakesh Sharma. This research also tries to answer some questions.…
No monopoly over Generic Words
In a recent judgment given by the Madras HC in the case of ITC Ltd. v. Nestle India Limited, the court made it clear that words that are used in general language are incapable of being monopolized.…
Does Anti-Defection Law require stricter implementation?
In a country that is thriving in politics, corruption has become almost synonymous with the system. Hence, it is imperative to constantly explore options as to how this corruption can be subdued and battled. Political corruption happens…
Wrongful Conviction – A Tale of Injustice
This article focuses on the tactics used by the state to avoid a miscarriage of justice in certain cases depending upon the circumstances. Our Indian system of Justice mainly works on the principle of “Fiat Justitia ruat…
Cyberbullying – A Deleterious Effect of Advancing Technology
Digital technology has empowered young people to achieve their daily goals in a more efficient and effective manner. Moreover, the internet has provided them with a positive growing environment in which they can promote social responsibility and…
The Law of Seas
One of the primary generators of revenue for a state is through the sea. Seas facilitate fishing, maritime research and development, export and import of goods, and provide an abundant supply of important natural resources. With the…
Digital Copyright and the Issues in tackling Unauthorized Digital Copying
The advent of cyberspace is broadening the aspect of digital copyright extensively attracting many users at the global level. With this progressive use of the digital world as a creative outlet for producing and displaying copyrighted work,…
