Author: Devanshi rana

Trade secret and competition law: a delicate balance Introduction In today’s knowledge-based economy, intangible assets like trade secrets are essential for giving businesses a competitive edge. At the same time, competition law, also known as antitrust law, aims to maintain market fairness, prevent monopolies, and encourage innovation. These two areas of law often intersect in important and sometimes conflicting ways. This article looks at the definition of trade secrets, their legal protection, and how competition law interacts with them. What Are Trade Secrets? A trade secret is any confidential business information that gives a company a competitive advantage. This can…

Introduction The legal field is highly respected and important worldwide. Attorneys play a vital role in maintaining justice, upholding the rule of law, and protecting individual rights. Nevertheless, practicing law presents ethical dilemmas as lawyers navigate moral duties, legal obligations, client needs, and personal concerns. Ethical dilemmas are intricately woven into the field of law, requiring attorneys to unwaveringly maintain honesty, confidentiality, and fairness, even in the midst of conflicting priorities. This document explores the ethical hurdles encountered by legal professionals, the origins of these ethical dilemmas, and possible strategies to tackle these challenges within modern legal frameworks. The legal…

Abstract The dying declaration is a key element of evidentiary law, especially in criminal trials related to homicide or unnatural deaths. With the passing of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA), India has introduced important changes in evidence law, replacing the Indian Evidence Act of 1872. This paper examines the concept, legal foundation, and judicial handling of dying declarations under the BSA. It looks at procedural safeguards, evidentiary value, and admissibility, while also discussing challenges and suggesting ways to improve implementation in line with current legal standards. The concept of dying declaration is crucial in evidentiary law, particularly in unnatural…