Category: Legal Articles

International Trade Problems and India: A Study

INTERNATIONAL TRADE PROBLEMS AND INDIA -A STUDY Author: SAKSHI R. PATIL INTRODUCTION: International Trade is the exchange of capital, goods, and services across international boundaries and territories. The trade-in some countries represents a significant share of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). International trade helps in the expansion of the market across the globe and access

Scope of Competition Law in India

Scope of Competition Law in India Author: Parth Jaisinghani, Symbiosis Law School, Hyderabad Introduction- Statutory bodies are made by parliament and they are non-constitutional bodies. They are given the responsibility to pass the laws and take the decision on behalf of the government just like delegated legislation. Competition Commission of India is one such statutory

Grounds for Divorce in India

GROUNDS FOR DIVORCE Author: Parth Jaisinghani, Symbiosis Law School, Hyderabad INTRODUCTION- Recently, a judgment was passed by Kerala  High Court stating that if a wife forces his husband or threatens him to leave his parents for her then it can be a ground for divorce. The court said this action would be termed as cruelty

Fast Track Arbitration

Fast Track Arbitration Author: Vaishnavi Dandotikar, ICFAI Law School, Hyderabad In India, the Supreme Court is at the top of the judicial setup. It, along with the High Courts, is supposed to be the watchdog of the citizen’s rights. All the provisions for the smooth functioning of the courts are mentioned in parts V and

Prostitution in India

Prostitution in India Author: Vaishnavi Dandotikar, ICFAI Law School, Hyderabad In its recent judgement on the issue, the High Court of Bombay in the case of State of Maharashtra vs A.M. Saraogi and anr., opined,  “There is no provision under the law which makes prostitution per se a criminal offence or punishes a person because

Restrictions imposed by CCI on Advocates

RESTRICTIONS IMPOSED BY CCI ON ADVOCATES Author: Vishakha Jaiprakash Thanvi, TMV Lokmanya Tilak Law College INTRODUCTION  Competition Act, 2002 was enacted by the government of India to govern Competition Law in India. This act repealed the MRTP( Monopolies and  Restrictive Trade Practices) Act,1969. Under this legislation, a new body namely the Competition Commission of India

Respondeat superior

Meaning: The literal meaning of the maxim Respondeat superior is that “let the principal be held responsible”. Details: This doctrine is based on the concept that the principal will be liable for the actions of his agent/servant. It is a well-settled principle that the liability of the principal stands for the act done by his