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Author- Mohammad AzharKeywords: Cross Border Mergers, FEMA, Inbound Mergers, Outbound Mergers, RBI, Companies ActAbstractCross border mergers under FEMA (Foreign Exchange Management Act , 1999) have emerged as a crucial component and at the same time it has become a dynamic...

(This article is written by Anjali Kumari, BA.LLB, 4th Year, Marwadi University during her internship at LeDroit India)KeywordsFederalism, Centre-State Relations, Delhi Government, Lieutenant Governor, Supreme Court Verdict, Constitutional CrisisAbstractThe Indian Constitution lays the foundation for a federal structure where the...

Author- Tanusri SantraCitation : (1999) 2 SCC 228Date: 18 February 1999Court Name: Supreme Court of IndiaPlaintiff/appellant/petitioner: Githa Hariharan and anotherDefendant/respondent: Reserve Bank of India and anotherJudges:  S. Saghir Ahmad, J and Sujata V. Manohar, J.FACTS OF THE CASE ISSUES OF THE...

Author- Huzaifa AnsarAbstractIn India, the legal framework surrounding maintenance and alimony has traditionally focused on protecting women, often overlooking the financial vulnerabilities faced by men. While laws like Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code and personal laws provide for...

Author- Neha ParveenCITATION(2016) 7 SCC 221, AIR 2016 SC 2728DATEMay 13, 2016COURT NAMEThe Supreme Court of IndiaPLAINTIFF/APPELANT/PETITIONERDr. Subramanian SwamyDEFENDANT/RESPONDENTUnion of India, Ministry of Law & Ors.JUDGESHon’ble Justice Dipak Misra & Hon’ble Justice Prafulla C. PantINTRODUCTION In the seminal case of Subramanian Swamy v. Union, the constitutionality of criminal defamation under Sections 499 and 500 of the Indian Penal Code was examined. Prominent politicians Rahul Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal, and Dr. Subramanian Swamy were among the petitioners who contested these clauses, claiming that they violated the basic right to freedom of speech and expression protected by Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution. The Supreme Court’s ruling in this case has been crucial in defining the limits of free speech and the right to reputation in Indian law. The Supreme Court changed the ratio of the right to reputation under Article 21 to the freedom of expression while maintaining the legitimacy of criminal defamation. FACTS OF THE CASEISSUES OF...

Author- Anuranjani Kumari Abstract Trademark squatting is a growing concern around the world. This happens when individuals or entities register trademarks without any genuine intention to use them, often to exploit the brand’s reputation. In India, as the economy continues to...

This case analysis is written by Vasundhara Sinha during her internship with Le Droit India.Bench: Division Bench of the Supreme Court Judges: V. Ramasubramanian, A.S. Bopanna, S.A. Bobde Background: CPM, from minority shareholder SP Group, was appointed Executive Chairman of Tata Sons....

Author- Vasundhara SinhaIn J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, Galadriel offers Frodo the chance to look into her mirror a magical basin that reveals not only the present, but glimpses of possible futures, truths obscured from view, and dangers...