Mr. Harry Brignull was the first person who discovered the term “Dark Pattern” in 2010 and has been keeping track of them ever since on his website. A dark pattern is a device that manipulates and coerces you to do what the website wants.

Section 2(b) of the Real estate (regulation and development) act, 2016 (herein after referred to as ‘the act’) defined the meaning of the term ‘advertisement’ as ‘any document described or issued as advertisement through any medium and includes any notice, circular or other documents or publicity in any form, informing persons about a real estate project, or offering for sale of a plot, building or apartment or inviting persons to purchase in any manner such plot, building or apartment or to make advances or deposits for such purposes’.

The use of digital channels such as social media, email, or text messaging to harass, threaten, or intimidate someone is referred to as cyberbullying. It can take many forms, such as online harassment, trolling, cyberstalking, and spreading false information. The effects of cyberbullying are typically severe, resulting in psychological pain, reputational loss, and, in extreme cases, suicide.

Section 2(g) of The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (hereinafter referred to as ‘the act’) defined ‘Consent Manager’ (hereinafter referred to as ‘CM’) as any person who takes the consent of data principle regarding manage, review, or withdraws for the concerned data in a transparent manner.

In the contemporary age, we find ourselves in a situation where a substantial amount of our personal data is readily accessible on the internet, potentially open to public scrutiny.

Enacting of the RERA Act, 2016 made registration and duties of promoters and real-estate agents compulsory. The reason why the process of registration and duties of the mediator are specified is accountability and regulating promoters and real estate agents through a supervisory body.

As per the black law dictionary, the arbitrator is a “private, disinterested person, chosen by the parties to a disputed question, for the purpose of hearing their contention, and giving judgment between them; to whose decision(award) the litigants submit themselves either voluntarily, or, in some cases, compulsorily, by order of a court”.

Money laundering, a clandestine financial process that often involves dirty money being transformed into clean assets, poses a significant challenge to the global economy.

Matrimonial disputes are an inevitable derivate of both the dispute redressal system and conjugal distress. Specifically in cases of divorce, the major challenge is with respect to the custody of minor children.

The development of innovation, creativity, and economic progress in India is greatly influenced by Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). India’s approach to preserving intellectual property is extremely important since it is a fast-developing country with a rich cultural heritage and a booming technology sector.

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, of 2016 introduced a paradigm shift in India’s corporate legal landscape. One of its most significant features is the overriding effect it has on other laws.

Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) refers to the different ways people can resolve disputes without a trial. Common ADR processes include mediation, arbitration, and neutral evaluation.

India has recently made significant strides to establish itself as a leading global digital economy. But compared to other nations with sophisticated legal systems, India was in a weaker position since it lacked a strong data protection statute.

Through primary legislation, Parliament allows others to enact laws and rules through delegated legislation. The law established through delegated legislation must be consistent with the Act’s objectives.

When a dividend is declared by a company but has not been paid or claimed within 30 days, the company shall transfer the amount to an Unpaid Dividend Account. If the money transferred to the Unpaid Dividend Account remains unpaid or unclaimed for a period of 7 years from the date of transfer, the amount shall be transferred to the Investor Education & Protection Fund.