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In the light of the recent US copyright case revolving around the free e-lending facility of Internet Archive, what should be the limits on ‘fair use’ of copyrighted works by students and academicians?

In the light of the recent US copyright case revolving around the free e- lending facility of Internet Archive, what should be the limits on ‘fair use’ of copyrighted works by students and academicians? INTRODUCTION Contextual Background "Access to information," Tushnet asserts, "is not simply a means to some other end, but rather an end…

SECULAR BOUNDARIES OR RELIGIOUS SUPPRESSION? RETHINKING EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS’ CONTROL OVER RELIGIOUS SYMBOLS

SECULAR BOUNDARIES OR RELIGIOUS SUPPRESSION? RETHINKING EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS' CONTROL OVER RELIGIOUS SYMBOLS INTRODUCTION Irrespective of how acquainted one is with the law, every Indian citizen can probably recite from memory that we, the people of India, have solemnly resolved to transform India into a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular and Democratic Republic. These words, enshrined in the…

Fair Access

In the light of the recent US copyright case revolving around the free e-lending facility of Internet Archive, what should be the limits on ‘fair use’ of copyrighted works by students and academicians? Fair Access Introduction ‘Only one thing is impossible for God: to find any sense in any copyright law on the planet’ –…

Fair Use or Fair Abuse? Exploring the Prevailing Tensions Between Academic Freedom and Copyright

Fair Use or Fair Abuse? Exploring the Prevailing Tensions Between Academic Freedom and Copyright Abstract The doctrine of "fair use" serves as a vital bridge between protection of copyright and the furtherance of academic freedom. In India, unlike the U.S., fair use is ambiguously defined, with Section 52(1) providing a broad set of exceptions. Further,…

Broadcasting Services Regulation Bill 2024: Changes, Concerns and Suggestions for The Digital Media Landscape.

I. INTRODUCTION The Centre has withdrawn the recently introduced Draft Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2024 (hereinafter ‘Bill’) which raises concerns about the potential shortcomings of the Bill. While some may see the Bill as an attempt to modernise the redundant Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act of 1995, others may also see it as a way…

Cultural Integration and Antitrust Challenges In a Cross-Border Merger: An Analysis Vis-À-Vis Unsuccessful Merger of Publicis and Omnicom

Introduction Cross-border merger involves consolidation between companies incorporated across borders. It involves a lot of transactions and is proven to be a smart way for companies to enter international markets. It is a key strategy for growing the business, and realigning goals. Having said that, cross border mergers and transactions are quite complicated and require…