Understanding the Legal Framework Around Ticket Scalping in India
by By Ritisha Mukherjee, Senior Associate and Shrija Verma, Associate.
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…
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…
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…
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…
High Courts not having original civil jurisdiction
By Purazar Fouzdar, Partner and Ruddhi Bhalekak, Associate
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:…

