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CAS Upholds Vinesh Phogat’s Disqualification at Paris 2024 Olympics

CAS Upholds Vinesh Phogat’s Disqualification at Paris 2024 Olympics By Adarsh Himatsinghka, Senior Associates and Umang Sheth, Senior Associates CAS Upholds Disqualification of Vinesh Phogat In a recent ruling, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) dismissed Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s appeal challenging her disqualification from the Women’s Freestyle 50kg competition at the Paris 2024…

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Union Budget 2024-25

Union Budget 2024-25 By Shikha Goenka Ginodia, Partner and Akash Chaudhary, Trainee Associate Presenting the Union Budget 2024-25 in the Lok Sabha, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced significant measures related to Insolvency and Bankruptcy, aiming at enhancing judicial efficiency and technological integration. Key highlights include the development of an integrated tech platform, the strengthening of existing…

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Section 10 of IBC

Section 10 of IBC By Shikha Goenka Ginodia, Partner The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC), was enacted to streamline insolvency proceedings and ensure timely resolution of corporate distress. However, the COVID-19 pandemic created an extraordinary economic situation, and the Government of India responded with amendments to the IBC, introducing Section 10A. This provision was…

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Section 3 and Section 5

Section 3 and Section 5 By Kuber Wagle, Principal Associate and Ruddhi Bhalekar, Associate Pathapati Subba Reddy (Died) By L. Rs. & Ors. Versus The Special Deputy Collector (LA) Corum- Hon’ble Justice Bela M. Trivedi and Hon’ble Justice Pankaj Mithal Brief facts The present appeal pertains to a certain land acquired in the year 1989 in…

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Reversal of Cess Imposition under Karnataka Cine & Cultural Activists (Welfare) Bill

Reversal of Cess Imposition under Karnataka Cine & Cultural Activists (Welfare) Bill By Samyak Surana, Senior Associate and Rhea Lokeshwar, Associate Addressing the financial difficulties faced by artists and workers of the media and entertainment industry and the need to provide them with social security[1], the Karnataka government introduced the Karnataka Cine & Cultural Activists…

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Poker and Rummy

Poker and Rummy By Umang Sheth, Senior Associates, Adarsh Himatsinghka, Senior Associates and Raashi Vaishya, Associate In a significant decision, the Allahabad High Court (AHC) ruled that poker and rummy are games of skill, distinguishing them from gambling under Indian law. The case arose when M/s DM Gaming Pvt. Ltd. challenged a decision by the Agra…

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Modification of Award while hearing Section 34 petition under Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 not permissible

Modification of Award while hearing Section 34 petition under Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 not permissible By Purazar Fouzdar, Partner and Ruddhi Bhalekak, Associate S.V. Samudram vs. State of Karnataka & Anr Corum- J. Sanjay Karol Issue for consideration: Whether the High Court of Karnataka (Dharwad Bench) was justified in confirming the order dated 22nd April 2010…

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Jackie Shroff case

Jackie Shroff case By Ms Anushree Rauta, Equity Partner and Radhika Mehta, Associate Introduction: In the matter of Jaikishan Kakubhai Saraf alias Jackie Shroff. v. The Peppy Store & Ors., a single-judge bench comprising of Justice Sanjeev Narula of the Delhi High Court, restrained several defendants from making unauthorised use of the actor’s name, voice,…

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Guidelines for Accessibility Standards in the Public Exhibition of Feature Films in Cinema Theatres for Persons with Hearing and Visual Impairment

Guidelines for Accessibility Standards in the Public Exhibition of Feature Films in Cinema Theatres for Persons with Hearing and Visual Impairment By Tanya Gupta, Senior Associate and Prachiti Joshi, Associate Introduction On March 15, 2024, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (“MIB”) issued the Guidelines for Accessibility Standards in the Public Exhibition of Feature Films…

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Calcutta High Court’s Royalty Decision

Calcutta High Court’s Royalty Decision By Neha N More, Senior Associate Introduction: On 17th May, 2024, the Calcutta High Court delivered a landmark judgement marking a significant advancement in protecting author's rights in India by affirming their entitlement to statutory royalties as laid down under the Copyright Act, 1957 (“Copyright Act”)[1]. The underlying works, such as…

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