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Navigating the Straits: India’s Taiwan Problem

A Chinese invasion of Taiwan is looking more and more possible with frequent reports of mishaps relating to Taiwan. In this article, I will seek to show what such an event would entail and what it means for India.
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Green Hydrogen: Clean Energy Transition

Hydrogen plays a key role for a necessary shift in today’s global market towards a sustainable future, decarbonizing the energy, industrial and transportation sectors and is expected to have a greater impact on the global energy mix. The goal of the 2050 energy outlook scenario is to achieve the 1.5degree Celsius limit, set forth in…
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A Gendered Perspective of the Partition and State Building in India and Pakistan

This article discusses how violence against women came to be synonymous with the Partition while also focusing on how the recovery of women was paramount to state-building processes in India and Pakistan.
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Digital Competition Act: A Step Forward or A Step Backward?

The enactment of a Digital Competition Act is imperative to tackle instances of anti-competitive conduct in India’s burgeoning digital marketplace. The implementation of certain practices, such as price fixing and mergers, can have detrimental effects on competition, consumer options, and innovation. In its entirety, the Act assumes a crucial function in fostering a competitive and…
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INDIGENOUS MILITARIZATION AND MAKE IN INDIA

The budgetary allocation of FY 2023-2024 witnessed an increase in defence budget, with a goal to strengthen the nation’s defence prowess by reducing dependence on imports. A favourable shift in policy framework can be observed that has resulted in steady flow of capital and investment opportunities. This article will discuss the changes in Government’s approach…
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Arbitrability of Intellectual Property Disputes: The Necessity

This piece is Part 1 of a two-part post on the arbitrability of Intellectual property disputes. The piece essentially will talk about arbitration as a tool with a focus on its advantages as a dispute settlement mechanism. Through these advantages a narrative is drawn to ascertain why arbitration as a tool might be helpful to…
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National Logistics Policy of India

The introduction of India’s National Logistics Policy seeks to establish a single point of contact for all logistics-related and trade facilitation-related issues. The goal of the policy is to update India’s logistics system and lower it. It is currently one of the highest expenses in the world. The policy calls for steps to improve infrastructure,…
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Through Contract Law’s Labyrinth

Labels such as “offer” and “acceptance” have become central to contract law, but their use as first principles for adjudication and understanding cases can be problematic. This article argues that the application of such labels is a ruse, with courts first determining reasonable thresholds in a locality and then applying these labels to the aftermath…
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The True Aarogya of “Aarogya Setu”

The notable 2017 Puttaswamy judgement on privacy being declared as a fundamental right, under Article 21 of the Constitution has been instrumental in how citizens viewed their rights. The Right to Privacy falls under Article 21 of the Constitution, under the Right to Life and Personal Liberty. Keeping this in mind, in 2020, the Government…
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Impact of Technology in GST and Indirect Taxation Regime within the Indian Subcontinent

Tax administration in essence refers to the task of implementing tax law whether direct or indirect in any country in order to utilize its full potential. The use of technology to advance the objective and intent of indirect tax can greatly help any nation wherein the taxpayer does not have to manually file their taxes…
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Sikkim: The Indian Tax Haven

Through this article, the author will be bringing to light the special tax regime followed in the Indian state of Sikkim, and present how the central government can attempt to combat the potential for fraud due to Sikkim’s special tax status.
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Beyond the Law: How Indian schools can Fight the Battle against Child Sexual Abuse in India

Millions of unheard voices of children in India suffer the devastating trauma caused by child sexual abuse. Despite legal measures to address the issue, the stigma coupled with the lack of awareness surrounding the issue exacerbates the situation. This article explores the role schools in India can play in bridging the policy gap between legislation…
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