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Patents Right in Covid-19 Drugs

As India battles the worsening second wave of Covid-19 and with a shortage of vaccines, which are considered as the only possible way to stop this deteriorating menace, the talks of compulsory licensing are buzzing around. In this article, we will be discussing the concepts like patents while concentrating on compulsory licensing and its need in the current scenario.

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Kashmir Issue: Consequences of Abrogation of Articles 370 & 35A

A year after 370 was removed, the question is whether it has attained its objective? Before answering that, another relevant question arises that why Art 370 was brought into existence? It was incorporated as the temporary, transitional and special provision as mentioned under Part XXI of the Constitution. Reading from the title of the provision it’s applicability was very well- projected to last till the formulation and adoption of the State’s constitution. It was basically inserted with the idea to end insurgency and violence after partition. But that failed in its entirety.

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India’s National Security Laws

In India, the Parliament has time and again enacted a series of National Security and anti-terror Laws such as Preventive Detention Act, Maintenance of Internal Security Act, National Security Act, Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, Terrorist and Disruptive Activities Act, Prevention of Terrorism Act, etc. all in the attempt to uphold the Sovereignty, Security and Integrity of the nation. The latest in the series is the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Act of 2019.

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National Education Policy 2020

The New National Education Policy made us wait for the last 34 years. It was in 1986 that the present curriculum came into existence. In Indian politics, the subject of education has mostly remained at the back foot because it wasn’t vote fetching. Why should one think about the children who aren’t even eligible to vote might be the understanding for the politicians sitting in our Parliament. BJP had this change for policy in their manifesto since 2014.

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What are the 10 Labour Laws that every employee must know?

Did you know that India is among the 10 worst countries for working people according to the Global Rights Index 2020 which ranks 144 countries on the degree of respect for worker’s rights. Labour laws and reforms have been a controversial topic which no one wants to discuss and the majority of the population of India are not aware about their labour laws especially the daily wage laborers and even sometimes the employees working in huge establishments.

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The Bhima Koregaon Case

The 80 year old Dr. Varavar Rao, a Telugu poet, while in prison for allegedly being involved in the Bhima Koregaon 2018 case, has been confirmed positive for the COVID-19 virus. There has been massive uproar on the social media regarding the conditions in which Rao has been kept, since the pandemic was declared, and how he is being treated in the hospital.

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UAPA and The Sharjeel Imam Case

Sharjeel Imam, a former JNU student, was arrested by the police on account of instigating violence and disruption of peace, during the anti-CAA protests that took place near the Jamia Milia Islamia University, on 28 January 2020. He was booked under several charges under the India Penal Code, 1860, and an investigation was instituted against him under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA). He has been, since his arrest, fighting to obtain bail, and also against the investigation timeline that has expired.

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Rights in Police Custody in the light of Recent Police Brutality Cases

While there was great uproar on social media recently regarding the George Floyd murder and police brutality on black people in the US, we have seen a considerable silence on the part of the “woke” Indian right wing figurines on the police brutality accounts in India. In the past 2 years, there has been an increase in the cases of police brutality in the prisons as well as outside prisons. In 2018, the number of prisoners who died in prisons across India amounted to 1,845. As alarming as the number of death in India is, the causes registered for these deaths is more alarming. Most of these deaths were registered as deaths due to natural causes and others went unregistered.

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Revised India’s Foreign Policy to curb Chinese takeovers

In the last couple of months, India and China have had quite a strenuous relationship. In the midst of this, the Covid-19 has plagued the world and has brought in disastrous consequences for economies. Every country is grappling with economic implications and India, being no exception has aimed to take a protective stand by implementing the recent FDI norms.

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India's Labour Laws: A Key Area of Reform

India has a number of labour laws that govern almost all the aspects of employment and are regarded as rigid in nature due to their restriction on mobility. In this article, we will be discussing the background of labour laws and the recent reforms done by various state governments due to the Covid-19 outbreak.

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Force Majeure Clause:Understanding the Importance of this Clause

During the COVID-19 pandemic, two things were mostly talked about: Remdesivir, a medicine, and Force Majeure, a contract's clause. While Remdesivir captured headlines for its potential in combating the virus, the Force Majeure Clause quietly played an important role in protecting business deals, offering a remedy for contractual chaos caused by lockdowns, supply chain problems, and financial trouble.

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Fundamental Duties

The Fundamental Duties are the basic norms to be observed by the citizens towards their State. Fundamental Duties are mentioned under Art.51-A Part IVA of the Indian Constitution. They were added through 42nd Amendment 1976 upon the recommendations of Swaran Singh Committee to pay respect towards the Nation. The Fundamental Rights and Duties are correlative to each other.

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Check the Trademark Class for your Business

Before applying for TM Registration, the very first thing that a person must do is determine the class or classes under which their products or services fall. There are a total of 45 TM classes that cover various goods and services. Classes 1 to 34 cover goods and classes 35 to 45 cover services.

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5 Important Compliances for your Startup

For the past few years, India has seen a substantial rise in the development of Startups trying to establish their identity in the financial market of the world. With many ambitious projects coming up, it becomes necessary that such new emerging businesses, however small or big they may be, conform to the laws, rules and regulations of the land.

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A guide to Corporate Insolvency Procedure

Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code,2016 (IBC,2016) came in to force on 28th May 2016. The law relating to reorganization and insolvency of corporate body is dealt with by this act.

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Concept of Corporate Personality

Corporate personality is the creation of law. And as per the law, a corporation is an artificial person created by the personification of a group of individuals. The theory of corporate personality mainly states that a company has a legal identity different from its member. Both English and Indian laws follow the concept of corporate personality.

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8 things you must be aware of if you are a startup

As entrepreneurs, we want to innovate, experiment and do every thing possible in a different way. In this fast-pacing world, survival is the most important element for any new business that is being set up or is already there in the market. But, when it comes to legal structure, I'm sure nobody wants to run their brains and would keep it as simple as possible.

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September 2019 Current Affairs

“Global Goalkeeper Award 2019 ” By: Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Winner: PM Narendra Modi for Swachh Bharat

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Patents Right in Covid-19 Drugs

Kashmir Issue: Consequences of Abrogation of Articles 370 & 35A

India’s National Security Laws

National Education Policy 2020

What are the 10 Labour Laws that every employee must know?

The Bhima Koregaon Case

UAPA and The Sharjeel Imam Case

Rights in Police Custody in the light of Recent Police Brutality Cases

Revised India’s Foreign Policy to curb Chinese takeovers

India's Labour Laws: A Key Area of Reform

Force Majeure Clause:Understanding the Importance of this Clause

Fundamental Duties

Check the Trademark Class for your Business

5 Important Compliances for your Startup

A guide to Corporate Insolvency Procedure

Concept of Corporate Personality

8 things you must be aware of if you are a startup

September 2019 Current Affairs

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