Ananya Jha

Today, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), stock exchanges, investor groups, and, in certain situations, companies utilise the term “investor protection” extensively when discussing capital market regulation. The term “investor protection” encompasses regulations designed to protect investors against unscrupulous business practices by depository participants, merchant bankers, and other intermediaries.

As it is known that Mens rea is an important factor in crime, according to the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC). However, in situations when mens rea is lacking and the conduct was committed as a consequence of specific compelling circumstances, such cases fall under the General Exceptions established in Sections 76-106 of the IPC. As a result, the individual is legally responsible for his actions until the defence is successfully shown in court, in which case an exemption is granted.

The fintech revolution has transformed the financial sector to a great extent by offering innovative solutions, including digital lending, where it has provided easy and quick access to credit. However, such advancements come with unique legal challenges that need to be addressed to ensure that there is a fair and secure digital lending ecosystem. The following blog explores the regulatory hurdles faced by fintech startups in digital lending and why they are important for shaping the future of financial services.

The protection of intellectual property is more important than ever in the cutthroat economic world of today. Trade secrets and private information are particularly noteworthy among these assets because of their ability to give companies a competitive advantage. Confidential knowledge that may be safeguarded without registration is known as a trade secret.

The legal principle known as “Nullus commodum capere potest de injuria sua propria,” meaning “No one can gain an advantage from their own wrongdoing,” serves as a cornerstone of equity and justice. This principle embodies the ethical and legal belief that individuals should not gain rewards or advantages from their own misdeeds. It is extensively utilized in numerous legal scenarios to promote justice and prevent wrongdoers from taking advantage of circumstances for personal gain.

The Renewable energy is nowadays the subject of adaptation, indeed worldwide, as countries try to fulfill the dual promises of ensuring development which is sustainable and that addresses climate change challenges, legal and regulatory systems have developed into powerful instruments for advancing renewable development as nations are faced with the challenge of reducing emissions while meeting increasing energy demand demands that lead to both the economic and environmental aspects of enabling renewable energy adoption.