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23 July 2016 • 2-minute read

Roundtable: Identifying and Limiting Hate Speech and Harassment Online

by sflc

by sflc_admin | July 23, 2016The advances made possible by the advent of the Internet have impacted the notion of free speech in a great many ways. Online intermediary platforms such as Twitter, Facebook and Google enable individuals...

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21 July 2016 • 4-minute read

CCWG-Accountability WS2: An update

by CCG NLU Delhi

In the weeks leading up to the finalisation of the CCWG-Accountability Work Stream 1 Report, we traced the evolution of each recommendation. While things have been quiet on the drafting front, there has been a lot of activity towards completing...

in Technology, Media & Telecommunications

20 July 2016 • 37-minute read

India Patent Law Controversies: Resolution within Policy Framework ^Featured

by Naren Thappeta

By: Naren Thappeta, India Patent Agent/Advocate Executive Summary India policy/law makers are often confronted with questions of whether the Patents Act 1970 improperly denies patents to deserving inventions or grants patents to undeserving inventions. While the denial concerns are heard more with respect...

in Analysis

20 July 2016 • 1-minute read

Parliament Monsoon Sesh Day 3: Mostly derailed amidst riots ^Featured

by PRS Legislative Research

Rajya Sabha saw repeated adjournments through the day due to protests over reported attacks on Dalits in Gujarat. In light of these protests, the Deputy Chairman informed the members that a discussion on the issue will be taken up tomorrow. ...

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20 July 2016 • 1-minute read

Parliament Monsoon Sesh Day 2 talks floods, children, Mumbai HC bill

by PRS Legislative Research

Members in Rajya Sabha yesterday called the attention of the Minister on the situation arising due to floods in the country and the preventive measures taken by the government etc. During the debate members highlighted several issues like blockade of...

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18 July 2016 • 4-minute read

Changing Trends in John Doe Order PART-1

by Abhimanyu.Chopra

BALAJI MOTION PICTURES LTD AND ANR. ...

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17 July 2016 • 7-minute read

GNLU becomes a teenager! (and how that explains the recent negative coverage) ^Featured

by lawschoolleaks

It was on this day 13 years ago, that Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), one of the finest institutions imparting legal education in India was born. The early days of the institution were spent in a makeshit academic building in Gandhinagar's...

in Student life

15 July 2016 • 0-minute read

Kerala State IT Policy – A Stakeholder Consultation (16th July, 2016)

by sflc

by sflc_admin | July 15, 2016SFLC.in, Democratic Alliance for Knowledge Freedom (DAKF) and InfoPark Ernakulam Public Library Branch are jointly organising a discussion session to gather inputs from various stakeholders for the upcoming IT Policy of the Kerala...

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Double whammy against developers in Maharashtra ^Featured

by Rajani Associates

A brief overview of the recent circular issued by Maharashtra Police inter alia directing the police officials in the State of Maharashtra to take cognisance of the complaints filed by real estate buyers against Developers. CONCERNS OF REAL ESTATE BUYERS The...

in Real estate & property laws

15 July 2016 • 5-minute read

The future of SIAC arbitration ^Featured

by Ashurst

On 1 August 2016, the 6th Edition of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre Rules (the "SIAC Rules 2016") will come into force. The SIAC Rules 2016 introduce noteworthy changes to the arbitration process, spurred by a desire to secure the position...

in Litigation, arbitration & dispute resolution

14 July 2016 • 4-minute read

Internet Shutdowns: An Update

by CCG NLU Delhi

At the time of posting, mobile internet services continue to remain suspended in parts of Jammu & Kashmir for the sixth consecutive day. The shutdown was enforced in response to the tense law and order situation prevailing in the Kashmir...

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13 July 2016 • 0-minute read

The Journey of Aadhaar: A timeline from 2006 to date ^Featured

by sflc

Aadhaar Timeline First published here. Original author: sflc_admin...

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11 July 2016 • 3-minute read

Last Week in Litigation - July 4 to July 9 ^Featured

by awadhwani

Supreme Court slams Google, Yahoo and Microsoft for sex selection kit ads http://goo.gl/P8ERNAThe Supreme Court on Tuesday slammed search engines Google, Yahoo and Microsoft for failing to keep out ads selling sex selection kits, and asked the Central government and the...

in Litigation, arbitration & dispute resolution

07 July 2016 • 5-minute read

Implications of the US-India Cyber Relationship Framework

by CCG NLU Delhi

By Lily XiaoOn 7 June 2016, ongoing discussions between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Barack Obama culminated in the US-India Cyber Relationship Framework, expected to be signed within 60 days. As part of a deepening strategic partnership between the...

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05 July 2016 • 0-minute read

SFLC.in’s Comments on the TRAI Pre-Consultation Paper on Net Neutrality

by sflc

by sflc_admin | July 5, 2016The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on May 30, 2016 published a Pre-Consultation Paper on Net Neutrality, inviting stakeholder comments on 6 broad questions including the core principles of net neutrality, permissible...

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Roundtable: Identifying and Limiting Hate Speech and Harassment Online

CCWG-Accountability WS2: An update

India Patent Law Controversies: Resolution within Policy Framework ^Featured

Parliament Monsoon Sesh Day 3: Mostly derailed amidst riots ^Featured

Parliament Monsoon Sesh Day 2 talks floods, children, Mumbai HC bill

Changing Trends in John Doe Order PART-1

GNLU becomes a teenager! (and how that explains the recent negative coverage) ^Featured

Kerala State IT Policy – A Stakeholder Consultation (16th July, 2016)

Double whammy against developers in Maharashtra ^Featured

The future of SIAC arbitration ^Featured

Internet Shutdowns: An Update

The Journey of Aadhaar: A timeline from 2006 to date ^Featured

Last Week in Litigation - July 4 to July 9 ^Featured

Implications of the US-India Cyber Relationship Framework

SFLC.in’s Comments on the TRAI Pre-Consultation Paper on Net Neutrality

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India Patent Law Controversies: Resolution within Policy Framework Featured

Parliament Monsoon Sesh Day 3: Mostly derailed amidst riots Featured

GNLU becomes a teenager! (and how that explains the recent negative coverage) Featured

Double whammy against developers in Maharashtra Featured

The future of SIAC arbitration Featured

The Journey of Aadhaar: A timeline from 2006 to date Featured

Last Week in Litigation - July 4 to July 9 Featured

India Patent Law Controversies: Resolution within Policy Framework ^Featured

Parliament Monsoon Sesh Day 3: Mostly derailed amidst riots ^Featured

GNLU becomes a teenager! (and how that explains the recent negative coverage) ^Featured

Double whammy against developers in Maharashtra ^Featured

The future of SIAC arbitration ^Featured

The Journey of Aadhaar: A timeline from 2006 to date ^Featured

Last Week in Litigation - July 4 to July 9 ^Featured