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The Role of Dissent in Energy Democracy
“The vision of a democratized energy future includes an informed and conscious community that understands the right relationship of people to natural resources and the need to live in ecological balance.” -Weinrub and Giancatarino Abstract Dissent is an integral part...
REITs and InvITs in India: Steppingstone for the Real Estate and Infrastructure Sectors?
Abstract Real Estate Investment Trusts and Infrastructure Investment Trusts are considered synonymous with mutual funds. However, they vary in their inherent characteristics as they are focused on the real estate and infrastructure sector. They offer a unique...
The Unfortunate Saga of Crown Debts in the Telecom Infrastructure Sector
“The theory of "priority of crown debts" is based on the principle of "Law of Prerogative" which is the baby of Law of necessity and good sense.” -Dr. Kotagiri Srinivasa Rao Abstract In order to revive a Corporate Debtor and to make it a going concern, Courts and...
Emergency Arbitrations in Energy Sector-Global Perspective and Opportunities for India
Abstract As per the latest ICSID caseloadstatistics, the majority of disputes belong to the oil, gas, and energy sector. This clearly shows that arbitration has become the most preferred mode of dispute settlement mechanism in this sector. Energy awards are thehighest...
The Draft Code of Conduct for Adjudicators in International Investment Disputes – Evolution or Revolution?
Introduction The adoption of universal rules of conduct for adjudicators in international investment disputes (IIDs) (including judges, arbitrators and annulment committee members) has been an elusive goal for decades. This is hardly surprising considering the fact...
The Prospects of Third-Party Funding in Indian Infrastructure, Construction, and Energy Disputes: An Overview
Abstract Australia, the UK and the US have long embraced Third Party Funding (“TPF”) as a means for access to justice and financial risk mitigation. Also, TPF is viewed by investors as an “exciting” asset class through which, one can achieve enhanced investment...
Unlocking ‘New Space’: Ushering in a New Era in the Indian Space Sector
Abstract The Government of India has recently taken the crucial decision of ‘unlocking’ the space sector for interested private corporations. This comes as a positive change in the sector, especially since it was a monopoly of the state ever since its inception. The...
Critical Analysis of Allocation of Risk in Indian Construction Contracts
Introduction Like any other business, the construction industry is prone to a number of risks that may affect the viability of a Project. However, the construction industry is a capital-intensive industry wherein materialization of even a small risk can cause...
Good Faith Provisions in English Law Construction Contracts – Recent Developments
Abstract One of the most important recent developments in English contract law has been the increasing willingness of the English courts to imply a duty of good faith into certain commercial contracts. This recent trend is a departure from the previous English...
Asset Monetization: An Ambitious Plan for the Indian Economy or Paving a Path towards Sustainable Development?
Abstract The pandemic has put the country in an economic crisis with a lack of liquid resources best described by Coleridge as “Water, water everywhere, but not a drop to drink.” Infrastructure development has been a prime aim of the government since independence....
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