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Green Futures: Maximizing Virtual Power Deals in India
[By Ankur Singh] The author is a student of National Law University, Odisha. INTRODUCTION This article delves into the impact of Virtual Power Purchase Agreements (VPPAs) on the adoption of Renewable Energy (RE) and the dynamics of the Indian market. With a growing global emphasis on reducing carbon emissions and transitioning to renewable energy…
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Illuminating the Shadows in India’s Dark Pattern Guidelines: A Flawed Regulatory Attempt
[By Akhil Raj & Ekta Gupta] The authors are students of National Law University Odisha. INTRODUCTION If a person frequently purchases airline tickets online, they have probably encountered websites that use the phrase “I will stay unsecured” in the event that the buyer declines insurance coverage. This is a classic example of how dark…
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Unravelling the Impact: RBI’s Stringent Investment Measures Shake Up India’s AIF Landscape
[By Sibasish Panda & Disha Bandyopadhyay] The authors are students of National Law University Odisha. Introduction India’s economy stands as one of the fastest-growing major economies worldwide. The growth in the investment market has been impeccable especially with the Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) now surpassing the mutual funds (MFs) in terms of growth rate.…
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Debt Debacle Diplomacy: India’s G20 Stance and Tackling Holdouts in Sri Lanka
[By Divya Upadhyay] The author is a student of National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi. Introduction In the wake of the upcoming 18th G20 Summit being hosted by India, debt relief is one of the most significant changes posed to be brought in through India’s presidency for the 2022 – 23 tenure. Prime…
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The Rise of Finfluencers: Call for Responsible Regulations
[By Pritha Lahiri & Ria Agrawal] The authors are students of Institute of Law, Nirma and University Symbiosis Law School, Noida PROLOGUE: WHO ARE FINFLUENCERS The audience on social media platforms is growing worldwide, resulting in a more varied group of people. To sustain such engagement, creating diverse content is crucial, ranging from entertaining…
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Powers of the Facilitation Council under Section 18 of the MSME Act.
[By Arshia Ann Joy] The author is a student of the National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS), Kochi. Introduction The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 (hereafter ‘MSME Act’) envisages an effective and less time-consuming resolution mechanism for disputes pertaining to micro, small and medium enterprises in the country, thus facilitating…
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A Case for Adopting ‘Law & Economics’ in Indian Commercial Jurisprudence
[By Madhav Goel] The author is an Advocate, Supreme Court of India, Delhi High Court & Tribunals. Introduction An increasing proportion of litigation happening across Indian Courts, including the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, is commercial and economic in nature. The manner in which the Courts interpret and apply commercial and economic laws, to…
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Motive to Derive Profit in Insider Trading Cases: Supreme Court’s attempt to Curb SEBI’s Regulatory Overreach
[By Priyanshi Jain] The author is a student of Institute of Law Nirma University. Introduction Insider Trading is an illegal act of dealing in securities of a company using Unpublished Price Sensitive Information (‘UPSI’) to gain an unfair advantage over other stakeholders. In September 2022, the Hon’ble Supreme Court (‘SC’) in Securities and Exchange…
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Unleashing the Power of Large Language Models with Responsible Regulation
[By Yuvraj Mathur and Ayush Singh] The authors are students of Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab. Introduction Within the first two months of going live, AI-powered chatbots like ChatGPT and Google Bard became worldwide sensations with over 100 million users. While offering great opportunities, there is already a great deal of conjecture…