Protecting Privacy in the Digital Age: A Critical Look at India’s Data Protection Framework
Introduction In a world increasingly driven by data and technology, India’s Digital Personal Data Protection (“DPDP”) Act, 2023, published in the Official Gazette on August 11, 2023, represents a crucial step toward safeguarding digital rights and ensuring accountability in data usage. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) released the Draft Digital Data Protection […]
Do Parties Lose the Right to Arbitrate After Approaching Litigation?
Introduction Arbitration is preferred as an alternate dispute resolution mechanism for its efficiency, discreetness, and facilitation of party autonomy. The process is governed in India by the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (“the Act”), which emphasizes principles of minimal judicial intervention and respect for party agreement. However, one question that has cropped up occasionally is […]
Choking the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board: Where Did GAIL India vs Gujarat Gas Go Wrong
IntroductionCan one judgement bring the functioning of the regulator of a whole sector to a standstill? The answer to this question is surprisingly yes, if we see the impact M/s GAIL (India) Limited & Ors vs Gujarat Gas Limited & Ors has had on the powers and functioning of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory […]
