Author: Priyashi Jajoo

Court: Delhi High Court Bench: Justice Rajiv Shakdher Parties to Dispute: Petitioner: Greenpeace India Society (an environmental NGO). Respondent: Union of India (Ministry of Home Affairs, MHA). Facts of the Case: Greenpeace India Society is an Indian environmental non-profit organization registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. The organization is known for advocating environmental sustainability, resisting coal and nuclear energy projects, and campaigning for climate justice, sustainable agriculture, and forest protection. It has received a significant portion of its funding from foreign donors under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA), 2010. In 2014, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) of…

Bench and Court Bench: Justice L. Nageswara Rao and Justice B.R. Gavai Court: Supreme Court of India Appeal From: National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) Decision, 01 June 2016 Relevant Law: Consumer Protection Act, 1986 – Sections 2(1)(d)(i) & 2(1)(d)(ii) Parties to Dispute Appellant/Complainant: Shrikant G. Mantri, a registered stockbroker and a member of the Mumbai Stock Exchange. Respondent/Opposite Party: Punjab National Bank (PNB), which acquired the erstwhile Nedungadi Bank Ltd., with whom Mr. Mantri had his original banking relationship. Introduction The case of Shrikant G. Mantri v. Punjab National Bank revolves around the interpretation of the term “consumer” under…

Abstract: Rapid growth in online platforms has completely modified the modern landscape of the economy, especially in e-commerce, digital services, and social media. Competition in these areas has been called into question as it changes the outlook of how business would be conducted. This paper talks about the competitive impacts of online platforms through an observation of how they bring about specific market structures and influence buyer choices while affecting business operations. This analysis works with economics theory, case studies, and empirical data to shed light on complicated relations between a platform and its users as well as competitors; it…

Recent years have witnessed dramatic disruption in the Indian telecom industry that has culminated in the AGR (Adjusted Gross Revenue) crisis and in the insolvency of Vodafone Idea – both of which have made the urgency of financial stability and regulatory restructuring very clear. This study investigates the implications of these pivotal events, exploring how the evolving legal and financial landscape can inform future strategies within the sector. The AGR dispute, which found its ultimate expression in the Supreme Court’s landmark judgment in 2020 (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) vs. UAE Telecom), compelled telecom operators to pay a phenomenal…

The Debt Recovery Tribunals (DRTs) represent a milestone in India’s financial and legal structure, established in response to the challenges faced by banks and financial institutions in recovering outstanding debts. Prior to their creation, lenders were forced to navigate the overburdened civil court system, resulting in cases that often dragged on for decades, significantly impairing the financial health of lending institutions and the broader economy.1 Established under the Recovery of Debts Due to Banks and Financial Institutions Act, 1993 (RDDBFI Act), DRTs emerged as specialized adjudicatory bodies with the singular focus of expediting debt recovery proceedings.2 This legislative intervention came…