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Draft E-Commerce Policy Has a Long Way To Go

This post examines the Draft National E-Commerce Policy, focusing on its treatment of data protection, marketplace regulation, and compliance issues. It argues for clearer, more comprehensive legal standards to foster growth and protect stakeholders in India’s evolving e-commerce landscape.

Kindle eBooks, Amazon and Business of Licensing: Section 33 Non-Compliance?

The post analyses Amazon’s eBook licensing practices in India, arguing that they contravene Section 33 of the Copyright Act by effectively running a licensing business without registration as a copyright society. The discussion highlights the impact on author rights, regulatory oversight, and the broader implications for Indian copyright law.

Kindle eBooks, FDI eCommerce Policy and Amazon Marketplace – Non-compliance Continues Contd.

This article analyses Amazon’s Kindle eBook business model in India and its compliance with FDI eCommerce policy. It highlights issues of exclusivity, preferential treatment, and vendor equality on the Amazon marketplace.

Intermediaries, Marketplaces and Take Down Actions

This post examines the challenges of intermediary liability and takedown actions in India, focusing on copyright enforcement in online marketplaces. It provides a legal and practical perspective on the effectiveness and pitfalls of the takedown process.

Kindle eBooks and Amazon Marketplace – The Non-Compliance Continues

This article analyses Kindle eBooks and Amazon Marketplace in India, focusing on issues of copyright and FDI policy compliance. It highlights how Amazon’s exclusive practices may violate Indian regulatory frameworks, creating challenges for market competition and new entrants.

The Wind from the West: Playwright Ananda Rao’s Padamati Gali

Ananda Rao’s Padamati Gali is a powerful Telugu play examining the plight of Indian farmers in the face of land acquisition and socio-economic challenges. The narrative provides a nuanced portrayal of rural resistance, making it a significant contribution to modern Indian theatre.

Open Science and its Facets – ICCIG 4 at IIM, Ahmedabad

The ICCIG 4 panel at IIM Ahmedabad explored the legal, social, and institutional facets of open science in India. Discussions addressed inclusion, access, and the evolving roles of libraries and policy in fostering a more open scientific community.

Literary Works to Braille – Which Exclusive Right?

This article analyses whether converting literary works to Braille involves reproduction or adaptation rights under Indian copyright law. It provides a structured legal perspective on the relevant copyright exceptions for accessible formats.

Accessibility of Science to Persons with Blindness: Miles and Miles To Go

The article explores the barriers faced by persons with blindness in accessing scientific resources and information in India. It discusses legal developments, institutional challenges, and the need for targeted policies and collaborative initiatives to improve accessibility in science education and research.

Blindness and Accessible Books: From Marrakesh to Marella Gunta Palem

This post explores the progress and challenges of accessible books for blindness in India since the Marrakesh Treaty. Despite legal reforms and initiatives, significant barriers to information access persist for persons with disabilities.