Viacom 18 Media Private Limited & Ors. Vs. Union of India & Ors.
“It should always be remembered that if intellectual prowess and natural or cultivated power of creation is interfered without the permissible facet of law, the concept of creativity paves the path of extinction; and when creativity dies, values of civilization corrode.” Introduction The cinema has always been a sphere of constant debate over the subject […]
The Disney-Fox Merger and Its Ramification
The Simpsons show has made a name for itself as a modern-day Nostradamus. 20 years ago, the show predicted Fox’s takeover by Disney. On 17th December, 2017, the Walt Disney Co. in a $52.4 billion, all-stock deal, made a bid to acquire 21st Century Fox and its entertainment and sports assets to augment their already asset-rich portfolio[1], causing fans of […]
Abuse of Dominant Position in Aftermarkets and Other Support and Maintenance Markets in India
Introduction The term ‘aftermarket’ is generally used in the automobile industry and it is generally a secondary-market dealing in spare parts, accessories, and other components for motor vehicles. It is also concerned with the service, maintenance, and customization of vehicles in the automobile sector. The other support and maintenance markets involve kinds of services similar […]
Macquarie Bank Limited vs. Shilpi Cable Technologies
Facts of the Case The Corporate Debtor/Respondent (Uttam Galva Metallics) defaulted in the payment to the Operational Creditor/Appellant (Macquarie Bank) amounting to USD 6,321,337 equivalent to Rs. 43,11,15,190. Although repeated reminders as to the payment of the debt via emails were made, such communications could not influence the Debtor to make the payment, pursuant to […]
Bigtree Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. vs. Brain Seed Sportainment Pvt. Ltd. & Anr
“A brainy person does not abuse copyright; instead he respects it and upholds it.” – Maximillian Degeneres. Introduction With the rise in the number of businesses using the global internet portal for running their businesses and with the increase in the number of start-ups in the current economic scenario, we come across many new issues […]