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The New Defence Land Policy: A Game Changer
Abstract The Government of India has finally, after 250 years, proposed to introduce new rules that will impact the usage of the lands allocated to the armed forces. The Government of India has recommended a dedicated fund for the capital expenditure on Defence and...
An Actor of Impediment: National Highways Authority of India and Environmental Impact Assessments in Highway Projects
Abstract A recent Apex Court ruling in Project Director, Project Implementation Unit v. P.V. Krishnamoorthy (2021) (Project Director Case) [1] clarified that the Central Government, i.e., the Government of India (GOI), is not required to apply for environmental...
The Future of Cryptocurrency Mining in India – Light or Dark
Abstract Cryptocurrency Mining is the process of using computer power to add blocks to a blockchain in order to verify cryptographic transactions and getting rewarded in exchange. This process has been in extreme demand and scrutiny of the public in recent times, due...
Offshore Wind Farms – India’s Opportunity
Abstract The energy industry is a vital contributor to India’s economy as it forms the base for the daily functioning of an average and several industries. The sector is India is highly regulated with robust legal and regulatory mechanisms. The primary legislation...
‘Bond, Green Bond’: Examining the Regulation of Green Bonds in India
Abstract Green finance has become increasingly popular in light of the urgent need to take concrete steps to tackle the behemoth of climate change. One such financial instrument that has come to the fore is green bonds. This article begins by examining...
Oil Spill Liability & Responses under Indian Law: Time for an Integrated Regulatory Framework?
Abstract India is lined by two key global oil transport checkpoints i.e., the Strait of Hormuz and the Strait of Malacca, which lies off its west and east coast respectively. India is a major importer of crude oil and remains highly susceptible to the risks of an oil...
How India made the Geographical Information System its Own, and its Use in Infrastructural Developments
Abstract The Geographic Information System (“GIS”) is popularly known as a spatial system that manages, maps, analyzes and creates all types of data. GIS employs the spatial way of analysis, which further includes techniques used to study entities. These techniques...
The Model Tenancy Act, 2021 — Not the Best Role Model
Abstract With a growing number of people who prefer renting out properties instead of buying them and not to forget the soaring property prices and the unstable economy, it seems appropriate to introduce a legislation to systemically organize the rental market and...
The Future of Non-Fungible Tokens in India
Introduction Non-Fungible Tokens (hereafter referred to as “NFTs”) are, in layman terms, digital blockchain tokens that indicate ownership and/or particulars of unique objects notwithstanding whether the objects are digital or physical in nature. The quintessential...
Termination and Damages for Construction Contracts in UAE
Abstract The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Federal Law has made a very interesting distinction for construction contracts within its Civil Code, such that construction contracts (which are also known as “Muqawala Contracts”) are governed under separate sections of the...
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