Category: Blog
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Geographical Indications: An Overview
By Dharmendra Lambha, School of Law, UPES, Dehradun. The concept of the Geographical Indication has developed its importance in recent years especially after the adoption of the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (the TRIPS Agreement) in 1994, which contains a section on geographical indications (GIs). Since then it has attracted attention from producers,…
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10 Must-Read Books (Fiction) for Law Students and Lawyers
By Vignesh Ganesh, G.J. Advani Law College, Mumbai. Reading being one of the best hobbies to be encouraged, especially for law students and lawyers alike; with our profession thriving on words, it comes as no surprise that there are hundreds of books out there just waiting for us to get our hands on them! Here is…
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Importance of an NGO Internship in the Life of a Law Student
By Nitesh Jindal, Dr Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow. Possessing knowledge about something and practically experiencing the same are two entirely distinct things and both demand expertise in their individual capacity. Institutions, organizations, academics, etc. are some sources for gaining theoretical and practical knowledge. When it comes to law, stark realities of the…
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The Rise of the Mediator and the Negotiating Lawyer
By Anthony Matthews, International Mediator, Colorado. Around the world, disputing parties and their lawyers are realizing the value of dispute resolution achieved by dialogue and negotiation between the parties, rather than third-party adjudication by a judge or arbitrator. Mediation is a process in which such negotiations are aided by a trained, neutral facilitator. There is…
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Analysing the Representation of the People (Amendment) Bill, 2017
By Mitali Karwa, O.P. Jindal Global University, Haryana. After India achieved its independence on 15th August, 1947, an elected Constituent Assembly was set up to frame the Constitution. Most of the Articles of the Indian Constitution came into force on 26th January 1950, which is celebrated as the Republic Day of India. Some of the Articles which…
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Quasi Judicial Bodies: An Explanation
By Arsh Singh, Army Institute of Law, Mohali. A Quasi Judicial Body is an entity such as an arbitrator or a tribunal, generally of a Public Administrative Agency, which has powers and procedures resembling that of a Court of Law or Judge, and which is obliged to objectively determine facts and draw conclusions from them so as…
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Abhiram Singh v C.D. Commachen: An Analysis
By Saloni Sharma, Amity Law School, Delhi. Here’s all you need to know about the aforementioned case of Abhiram Singh v C.D. Commachen, explained to you through a Power Point Presentation:
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Vahan: The National Vehicle Registry
By Vignesh Ganesh, G.J. Advani Law College, Mumbai. Everything there’s to know about Vahan: The National Vehicle Registry, has been jotted down for your convenience, in the form of this Power Point Presentation. Go through the same and gain knowledge about this important e-service, introduced by the Government.
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Government Regulated Schools v Colleges: A Study in Contrast
By Kartik Pathania, Amity Law School, Delhi. Education is a life saving jacket that will keep you afloat even when you delve deeper in the ocean. As a process of imparting knowledge, it enlightens or trains one in any of the fields. It is as vital as the basic necessities for survival like air, water, food…