Sameer Wankhede Sues Netflix Over SRK Son’s ‘Ba***ds of Bollywood
he worlds of law and entertainment often come into conflict, particularly when creative materials are inspired by actual high-profile events…
Tag: Indian law
Legal Implications of False Rape Allegations: Analyzing the Pune Techie’s Misleading Complaint Under Indian Law
The present article explores judicial consequences of false rape complaints in the Indian law by looking into evidential provisions of IPC and CrPC. It specifies provisions on misleading information such as 182 and 211 IPC and their implications to complainants. The article also emphasizes legal protection and evidence playing the most important role in proving falsity.
Cross-Border Accountability: Section 48 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
: Section 48 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 establishes liability for abetting an offence in India, even if committed abroad, provided the act is an offence under Indian law. It ensures cross-border accountability, targeting instigation or assistance from India, regardless of the crime’s location.
Who Owns the Copyright of Ghibli Images and What Indian Laws Say About Foreign Works
The copyright of Studio Ghibli images is strongly retained by the studio and its authorized rights holders. The images are protected under Japanese copyright law and, consequently, are protected in all countries that are signatories to the Berne Convention, including India. The Indian Copyright Act of 1957 applies equal protection to foreign works as domestic works, so any unauthorized copying of images by Studio Ghibli in India will be open to scrutiny by the law. The law offers strict remedies against infringement and is constantly updating itself to keep up with the digital challenges
Is the Kunal Kamra Case a Fit Case for Criminal Defamation Under Indian Law
The Kunal Kamra case is representative of the larger conflict between preserving personal reputation and free speech in an active democracy. While the use of criminal defamation laws in India is meant to avoid false and malicious assault on personal honor, it poses a serious issue when applied against political satire and criticism. The facts in Kamra’s case, i.e., his widely reported commentary style and circumstances surrounding his comment, lend a hand toward presuming the meaning of the expressions was one of political satire instead of offending defamations. Yet their interpretation by the courts remains disputatious