Insights
Guides and commentary on Indian law and procedure. These are general information, not legal advice.
Arbitration
Enforcing Awards Against a State | Dr. Prashant Pratap
Two award creditors, one national carrier, and the question of when a state-owned company’s assets can answer for the debts of the state.
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Commercial & Contract Law
Leonard v. PepsiCo:The Harrier Jet Case| Dr. Prashant Pratap
The Pepsi Points ad that promised a Harrier Jet — and the case that teaches what makes an offer an offer.
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Why is Disney being sued by Scarlett Johansson?
One clause promising a wide theatrical release, and a streaming launch that put it to the test.
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Commentary
Is a GPA Sale Valid in India? The Law After Suraj Lamp
The Supreme Court held that a GPA, agreement to sell and will do not transfer property ownership. Only a registered sale deed passes title. Here’s the law.
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Mickey Mouse and Copyright | Dr. Prashant Pratap
From a 14-year term in 1790 to nearly a century of protection and the cartoon character who drove the change.
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Supremely Fake: An Italian’s Job of selling “Legal Fakes”.
A brand copied lawfully, one jurisdiction at a time and the territoriality principle that made it possible.
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Where Does Space Begin Kármán Line Explained Prashant Pratap
Branson flew to 53 miles, Bezos to 62. The Kármán line, the competing legal definitions of outer space, and why the boundary still isn’t settled.
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Corporate & Company Law
NVIDIA’s $40B Arm Acquisition Explained| Dr. Prashant Pratap
A $40 billion semiconductor deal, four competition regulators, and the merger that never closed.
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Microsoft’s $7.5bn ZeniMax Deal | Dr. Prashant Pratap
Microsoft’s largest games acquisition at the time and an early marker of the consolidation wave that followed.
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Apple v. Epic Games:The App Store Fight| Dr. Prashant Pratap
A payment button in Fortnite, a game pulled from the App Store, and a case about what counts as a market.
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Supreme Court
NCMEI Appeal: Section 12A or 12B? Which Applies to You
Refused an NOC or minority status certificate? Which NCMEI appeal applies, the 30-day limit, and the 90-day deemed NOC rule explained.
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