Human Rights Laws | Judicial Reform | Society Supreme Court Laments: Delays Are a Form of Suffering On July 21, the Supreme Court of India delivered a pointed message: prolonging criminal cases beyond reason inflicts suffering equivalent to "mental incarceration." In reducing the sentence of a then-75-year-old woman convicted in a
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Free Speech or Forced Silence? X Sues Modi Government in Escalating India Censorship Battle
Speech Protection Laws | Digital Platform Regulation | Politics Introduction: Silicon Valley Meets South Block in a Constitutional Showdown In a landmark legal confrontation with global implications for digital freedom of expression, X Corp (formerly Twitter) has filed suit against the Government of India, challenging takedown orders it claims are arbitrary,
Platform Parity on Trial: What India Can Learn from Europe’s Class Action Against Booking.com
Competition Law | Digital Markets | Global Trends Introduction: Booking.com and the Battle Over Price Parity In 2024, Booking.com—the global online travel giant—was hit with a major class action lawsuit in the Netherlands. The plaintiffs, a coalition of Dutch and European hotel owners, allege that the platform’s price-parity clauses violate EU competition
Breaking Down the Complexities of Antitrust Law in a Globalized Economy
Global Antitrust & Competition Law / International Trade & Regulation In today’s interconnected markets, antitrust law is no longer the sole domain of U.S. regulators. Competition authorities in the European Union, United Kingdom, China, India, and dozens of other jurisdictions are increasingly active in enforcing competition law, often with divergent
Legal Systems in Asia: A Regional Overview of Law and Justice in 49 Sovereign States
Asia is home to 49 sovereign nations, each with a distinctive legal system shaped by history, religion, colonization, and political ideologies. The continent’s legal landscape is as diverse as its cultures, encompassing common law, civil law, religious law, customary law, and mixed systems. Below is a country-by-country snapshot of the
Legal Industry Analysis: The US-India Trade Agreement and Its Strategic Implications
On April 22, 2025, the United States and India signed a landmark bilateral trade agreement aimed at significantly enhancing economic cooperation. This agreement, which builds upon prior discussions and negotiations, is poised to reshape global trade dynamics, particularly in relation to China and the existing Russia-Iran strategic partnership. Key Provisions of the
Legal and Political Implications of Modi Government’s Push for Control Over Muslim Religious Sites
In recent years, the Indian government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi has found itself at the center of heated debate regarding its approach to religious sites, particularly those linked to the Muslim community. Conclusion: The Delicate Balancing of Regulation and Religion The Modi government's push to control thousands of Muslim religious
Enforcing Contract Indicators: Essential to the Ease of Doing Business – India’s Case Study
The concept of the Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) is a crucial metric for evaluating the business climate of a nation. For companies, investors, and entrepreneurs, a favorable EoDB ranking can significantly influence the decision to operate in a particular country. Among the various factors that affect EoDB, the Enforcing
Top 10 Countries Leading in AI Research and Global Laws to Protect Rights of All Beings
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as one of the most transformative technologies of the 21st century, reshaping industries, economies, and societies. From self-driving cars to sophisticated machine learning algorithms, AI is revolutionizing the way we live and work. As this technology continues to advance, it is crucial to consider not
Global Strategic Initiatives: Armenia’s Military Build-Up in the Face of Regional Tensions
In a world increasingly defined by shifting geopolitical alliances and security threats, nations are continually reassessing their defense strategies. In particular, smaller states surrounded by larger, often more militarily powerful neighbors, are seeking to strengthen their defensive capabilities through strategic military partnerships and procurements. One such nation is Armenia, which