TICKET SCALPING IN INDIA
Ticket scalping, also referred to as "ticket touting" or "black marketing" may be said to occur inter alia when individuals or groups purchase tickets for popular events and resell them at inflated prices to make a profit. This practice exploits the high demand for certain events/content, such as sporting matches, concerts,…
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 Olympic Games. The Sole Arbitrator in this case, Dr. Annabelle Bennett, found that CAS had no jurisdiction to alter…
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 added to offer temporary relief to businesses struggling due…
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 Police denying them permission to operate a poker and rummy gaming unit. The denial of permission…
Case Title: Chief Engineer (NH) PWD (ROADS) versus M/s. BSC & C and C JV, Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, SLP No. 10544/2024.
Decision date: 13th May 2024
Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice Abhay S. Oka and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ujjal Bhuyan
Brief Facts: The Special Leave Petition (“SLP”) filed before the Hon’ble Supreme Court challenged the impugned final…