INTRODUCTION “The court’s role is containment, not control & ensuring that the promise to arbitrate is kept, pacta sunt servanda.” Quoted by Justice Foxton It was assumed settled that the anti-arbitration injunction [“AAI”] by Indian courts is impermissible where the seat is foreign, and that the mere presence of Indian law, whether as the lex contractus Continue reading
Dharmashastra National Law University Student Law Journal calls for unique and unpublished research papers, Short Notes, Book Reviews and Case Comments – Volume V (2026) Link for submission: Click here to access the form.Note: If you are trying to access the link on phone, kindly long-press and click on “open link in new tab” Theme Continue reading
Introduction A registered trade mark enjoys protection from infringement in the classes under which it is registered, however, inclusion as a well-known trade mark grants it an elevated level of protection, shielding it from infringement even across unrelated classes of goods or services. In a landmark ruling, the Bombay High Court in the case of Continue reading
The Student Law Journal, Dharmashastra National Law University (DNLU), Jabalpur, in collaboration with Singhania & Co., is pleased to announce the results of the Essay Writing Competition 2025 conducted on the central theme “Corporate and Commercial Laws.” Top Three Essays First Prize “Reconceiving Homebuyers under RERA: The Statutory Trust Framework and the Fallacy of Financial Continue reading
I. Introduction – The Theory and Its Harm Imagine that a startup called ‘Pied Piper’ builds a new social media platform with a unique way of connecting users, something that’s gaining early traction. A dominant tech firm, sensing the long-term threat, acquires it. But instead of helping it grow, the platform is quietly shut down, Continue reading
Introduction The Securities and Exchange Board of India (“SEBI”) has recently introduced significant changes in the regulatory framework for Investment Advisers (IA) and Research Analysts (RA). Following the Union budget’s emphasis on simplifying, easing, and reducing the cost of compliance in advisory services, a Consultation Paper on the Review of Regulatory Framework for Investment Advisers Continue reading
About DNLU, Jabalpur Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur, established in 2018 is one of the prestigious National Law Universities. With the aim to achieve, impart, and disseminate the best in the knowledge of the law and to establish itself as a premiere institute in the promotion of research and academic culture, the University strives for Continue reading
ABSTRACT This paper revisits the debated issue of the applicability of Most Favoured Nation (MFN) clauses to dispute settlement treaty provisions under the ICSID Convention. The paper firstly introduces the debate, and discusses the contrasting views taken by tribunals, with particular emphasis on Maffezini and Plama. Secondly, the paper argues that creation of an artificial Continue reading
Dharmashastra National Law University Student Law Journal calls for unique and unpublished research papers, Short Notes, Book Reviews and Case Comments – Volume IV (2025) Link for submission: Click here to access the form. Theme Any relevant theme pertaining to contemporary scholarly works on all fields of law will be welcome for consideration. Submission Categories Continue reading
Abstract: With the Indian Buy Now Pay Later (“BNPL”) market expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.2% from 2023 to 2028, it has become a popular alternative to traditional credit for small-ticket items. However, regulatory and systemic challenges persist as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed restrictions on credit-based BNPL models, mandating Continue reading
