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AI IN ADR: USING PREDICTIVE ANALYTICS FOR CASE OUTCOME RECOMMENDATIONS
INTRODUCTION Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) constitutes a collective framework of mechanisms, including arbitration, mediation and conciliation, through which disputes are resolved outside of the conventional judicial process. Arbitration means the submission of disputes by mutual agreement of the parties to one or more arbitrators, whose decision is binding upon the parties who submitted to arbitration[1].…
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BIO-PIRACY AND INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE PROTECTION
INTRODUCTION Traditional knowledge (herein after “TK”) may be defined as the cumulative wisdom, practices and innovations which are developed and preserved by the indigenous communities over generations.[1] In India, such knowledge is closely intertwined with biodiversity, medicinal systems, agriculture and ecological conservation. However, the increasing commercial interest in biological resources has led to instances where…
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Case Analysis: X v. Dr Nirmal Kanti Chakrabarti
INTRODUCTION The present case analysis examines together the decisions of the Supreme Court in the captioned case and the subsequent order passed in the same case on 17.11.2025. Both decisions arise out of proceedings under the POSH Act[1] (hereinafter “the Act”) and concern the rejection of a complaint filed by the appellant as barred by…
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Case Analysis: Narain Pandey vs. Pannalal Pandey
1. OVERVIEW The case titled Narain Pandey vs. Pannalal Pandey[1] (hereinafter referred to as “present case”) is a precedent reaffirming that an advocate must maintain the highest standards of professional conduct at all times, as he owes such a duty not only to his clients but also to the courts and the legal fraternity at…