INTRODUCTION: Ticket resale, commonly referred to as scalping or touting, has turned the entertainment industry into a Hunger Games arena where genuine fans often feel like tributes. With demand for live events soaring higher than a rock star’s high note, this practice of reselling tickets at sky-high prices leaves fans feeling like they’ve been hit…
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Leveling the Playing Field: How Competition Law Can Transform the IPL, by Ishaan Michael
Introduction The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has long been a dominant force in Indian cricket, particularly with its control over the Indian Premier League (IPL). This dominance has raised questions about its compliance with competition laws, especially when viewed through the lens of the Bosman ruling, which revolutionized player transfers in…
Three Seconds to Chaos: When Copyright Hits the Fan – Understanding the Dhanush-Nayanthara Dispute – by Ishaan Michael
1. Introduction The ongoing legal dispute between Tamil cinema stars Nayanthara and Dhanush highlights key issues in copyright law, specifically the application of the de minimis doctrine, ownership rights, and the implications of privately created footage within a copyrighted work’s ecosystem. The matter revolves around Nayanthara’s Netflix documentary, Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairytale, and Dhanush’s objection to…
From Fan Engagement to Fan Outrage: Why BCCI won’t let you share those outstanding cricket plays on social media, by Ishaan Michael
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has recently come under fire for its strict social media guidelines imposed on IPL teams and commentators. These guidelines restrict the posting of pictures and videos from live matches on social media platforms. This blog aims to analyze the legal rationale behind these restrictions. You witness…
Trading Tales: The Legal Lowdown on Indian Sports’ Player Shuffle, by Ishaan Michael
After leading Gujarat Titans to IPL glory, the all-rounder returns to his spiritual home – Mumbai Indians. Hardik Pandya’s trade sent shockwaves through the cricket world, reigniting a fiery rivalry and raising questions about ambition, loyalty, and the future of a champion. Buckle up, cricket fans, because this trade just changed the game! Within the…
The Failure in tackling political interference in Indian Sports Governance in light of the wrestlers’ struggle against powerful politicians, by Ishaan Michael
India’s best chance at the Olympic medals – the wrestlers have been protesting in the national capital for more than a month over the lack of action against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, a member of parliament from Bhartiya Janata Party. The protesting athletes have demanded his “immediate arrest” and sought the intervention of the Supreme…
Name, Image, and Likeness Rights in India. Has the time come?, by Ishaan Michael
Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights have become a prominent topic of discussion in the world of sports and entertainment. NIL refers to the right of athletes, celebrities, and individuals to control the commercial use of their names, images, and other personal attributes. While the concept of NIL rights has gained significant attention and legal…
WHAT IF ALEC BALDWIN’S ON-SET “SHOOT” WAS IN INDIA?, by Ishaan Michael
On-set deaths might not be a common occurrence, but they do for sure occur, and in most cases are fatal. Who could forget the 1993 accidental shooting incident that claimed the life of actor Brandon Lee, the son of the acclaimed martial artist, Bruce Lee, while he was filming the movie, The Crow? Lee died…
Legal Aspects of Web 3.0 in the sports industry, by Aaryan Mishra
What is Web 3.0? Web 3.0 also referred to as Web3 is the concept of the next generation of the web, in which by the usage of a decentralized network most users would be connected and have access to their data. It is also known as the “Semantic Web,” a term used to describe the…
A brief note on the legal aspects of deciding the venue for conducting a sports event, by Aaryan Mishra
Introduction There are different kinds of sporting events that take place throughout the world. These events can range from professional sporting events to amateur sporting events, and collegiate sporting events. The venues for these events can range from small local facilities to large stadiums and arenas. The number of sports events that take place at…
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