Opinion, Public Policy

The Epidemic Diseases (Amendment) Ordinance: A Critical Analysis

Introduction COVID-19 has created chaos all around the world and has proved to be the biggest challenge in the history of mankind. The Epidemic Diseases Act (the “Act”) being used to keep a check over the spread of the pandemic was archaic and proved to be ineffective in the modern scenario. The Epidemic Disease Act, 1897 was enacted in response to Bombay Plague Epidemic. Recently … Continue reading The Epidemic Diseases (Amendment) Ordinance: A Critical Analysis

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Internet Practices

Copyright Protection: In the arena of Internet Gaming in India

Online Gaming is a growing industry in India and it is getting sturdier day by day as the technology is evolving rapidly throughout these years. As per the Forbes, the gaming industry in India is briskly growing and considered to be in top 5, with the worth over $890 million.[i] The considerate expansion of the gaming industry led us to analyse the role of legal … Continue reading Copyright Protection: In the arena of Internet Gaming in India

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Public Policy

OTT Content: Finding The Antidote To India’s Regulatory Challenges

Recently, due to outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic, the government has imposed self-quarantine on people, due to which they are under obligation to stay within the boundaries of their houses. This has led to people’s dependence largely on media & Over-the-top (OTT) platforms as their primary source of entertainment. With the OTT platforms trending in today’s entertainment industry, it is must to realize that the content … Continue reading OTT Content: Finding The Antidote To India’s Regulatory Challenges

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Corporate

Netflix: Torchbearers Of A Novel Corporate Governance Regime?

Introduction Corporate governance is at the forefront for determining the organizational standards of corporate ethics directed at reducing immoral practices whilst preserving a healthy business environment. In today’s global environment, corporate governance has become more dynamic & complex and cannot be dispensed with. Market regulators and academicians have time and again emphasized upon the significance of transparency within an organization.[i] Furthermore, prospective investors and shareholders … Continue reading Netflix: Torchbearers Of A Novel Corporate Governance Regime?

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Opinion, Public Policy

Critical Analysis of The Wage Code Bill, 2019

Introduction Earlier there were around 45 central and state laws regulating different aspects of labour, such as laws pertaining to various working conditions, industrial disputes, social security and laws relating to wages, gratuity and bonus payments. However, the same was really cumbersome and confusing and therefore there were various recommendations that these laws should be consolidated for easier compliance and wider benefit. [i]  Following these … Continue reading Critical Analysis of The Wage Code Bill, 2019

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