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,…
International Court of Environment – Need of the Hour?
Environmental disputes are not new and have been a topic of discussion for years now. If we rewind a few years back, the need for an effective and efficient dispute settlement system was not of major concern…
Fiduciary Relationship in the Corporate Aspects
A Company is an incorporated body, having perpetual existence, formed by a single person (One Person Company), or group of persons (Partnership, Company, etc.). When we say that it is a body created by a group of…
Constitutionalism – A tool to curb Unlimited Power
An individual lives in a nation and is governed according to the rules and regulations of that nation. These rules and regulations determine his relationship with those who make these rules and regulations. A nation that provides…
Custodial Violence – Blaspheming Human Rights
Custodial violence and abuse of power by the police is a cause of concern; to protect the human rights of prisoners. It is regarded as one of the most serious offenses which are left unreported. Most of…
Cyberspace – The Future and Facets
The digital world which we witness in this current era is very different from the face-to-face world. The intertwined environment that involves interplay between software, services, and people could be roughly defined as what cyberspace is. The…
Crimes against Women in India – An Embarrassing Concern
Aggression, violence, and crimes against women who comprise about 48 percent of the population are some of the most serious issues that we face. India is traditionally a male-dominated country where women have to face various forms…
Intellectual Property Rights and Protection of Indigenous Cultural Identity
With advancements in communication and the widespread availability of information, incidents of cultural identity misappropriation have become quite common. This leads to increased international concern for the protection of traditional cultural identity and cultural expressions, especially amongst…
