DNLU Student Law Journal

In the DNLU-SLJ’s (online) blog titled “The TikTok Case: Can a Legal Ban Be a Determinant to Refuse Well-Known Trademark Status?”, Ms. Gunjeeta J. examines the intersection of trademark law, public policy, and national security through the lens of the Bombay High Court’s refusal to accord well-known trademark status to TikTok in India. The article critically analyses whether a government-imposed legal ban can legitimately influence the assessment of a trademark’s reputation and recognition under the Trade Marks Act, 1999. By situating the decision within the broader framework of intellectual property jurisprudence, the piece highlights the evolving relationship between regulatory action and private rights. The article contributes to the ongoing discourse on the extent to which external legal and political considerations should impact trademark protection in a globalised digital economy. To access the article, refer to the following link: https://lnkd.in/g7yzznDg

Call for Blog Submissions | DNLU-SLJ (Online blog series) The DNLU Student Law Journal (DNLU-SLJ) is pleased to announce that submissions for its Online blog series are now open. We invite students, academicians, researchers, and legal professionals to submit original and well-researched blog articles on contemporary legal and interdisciplinary issues. The Online blog series of DNLU-SLJ aims to foster academic dialogue and encourage critical legal analysis. Submission Link: https://lnkd.in/dXu9eeaa Refer to our submission guidelines here: https://lnkd.in/dW-tiTXr Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis. We look forward to receiving your valuable contributions. #DNLU-SLJ #DNLU #CallForSubmissions #RollingSubmissions #LegalWriting #LegalResearch #AcademicWriting #LawStudents #LegalBlog #IndianLaw

Top 10 Articles - DNLU-SLJ Essay Writing Competition 2025! The Student Law Journal, Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur, in collaboration with Singhania & Co. (S&Co.), is thrilled to announce the Top 10 Articles of the Essay Writing Competition 2025, shortlisted for the Special Volume of the DNLU-SLJ. • Analysing Cross-Border Insolvency Regimes in Crypto Exchanges and Recommendations to Harmonize Regulations – Gouri Sinha, student, Symbiosis Law School, Pune • From Disclosure to Duty: ESG Covenants as Quasi-Fiduciary Obligations in Cross-Border Insolvency – Vishal Sharma & Shivanshu Shivam, students, Chanakya National Law University • From Trading Rings to Token Rails: Can Real Estate Tokenization Reshape India’s Real Estate Market? – Abhishek Tak, student, Indian Institute of Management Rohtak • Regulating the Shadow Loop: The RBI–SEBI Crackdown on Evergreening via AIFs – Aayush Kumar, student, Chanakya National Law University • Regulatory Loopholes and Consumer Welfare: Private Equity and Roll-Up Transactions in Healthcare in India – Akshat Joshi, student, Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law • From Whisper to Mandate?: Weaving the Legal Thread of ESG in Corporate India, Particularly in Competition Law – Priya Elizabeth Sunil, student, The National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS), Kochi • Tacit Collusion in Algorithms: Rethinking Cartel Law in the Age of AI – Sai Nandhana, student, BITS Law School, Mumbai The Editorial Board congratulates the selected authors and records its appreciation for the academic engagement and scholarly contributions made by all participants. #DNLU #DNLUSLJ #StudentLawJournal #SinghaniaandCo #EssayWritingCompetition #Top10 #CorporateLaw #CommercialLaw

Results Announcement - DNLU-SLJ Essay Writing Competition 2025! The Student Law Journal, Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur, in collaboration with Singhania & Co. (S&Co.), is thrilled to announce the winners of the Essay Writing Competition 2025, centered on the theme “Corporate and Commercial Laws.” This year’s competition witnessed exceptional scholarship, sharp legal analysis, and forward-looking perspectives on India’s evolving corporate framework. The Top Three essays are: First Prize “Reconceiving Homebuyers under RERA: The Statutory Trust Framework and the Fallacy of Financial Creditor Classification under the IBC” — Shivansh Singh & Devdeep Ahirwal Students of Faculty of Law, University of Delhi Second Prize “Between Innovation and Inhibition: RBI’s Approach to Bank-backed M&A Financing” — Sarga P. S. & Rohit Kadian Student of National Law Institute University, Bhopal Third Prize “Seamless Synergies: How India’s New Fast-Track Merger Rules are Transforming Cross-Border Corporate Restructuring” — Yashvi Shukla & Sagrika Jha Students of ILS Law College, Pune We extend our warmest congratulations to the winners and sincerely thank all participants for contributing to meaningful academic dialogue in corporate and commercial law. #DNLU #StudentLawJournal #EssayWritingCompetition #CorporateLaw #CommercialLaw #LegalResearch #LawStudentsOfIndia #AcademicExcellence #SinghaniaandCo

In DNLU-SLJ’s (online) blog titled “Navigating Norms: SEBI’s Evolving Regulatory Framework for Research Analysts and Investment Advisors,” Ms. Sakshi Tiwari and Ms. Agrima Dhyani provide an insightful analysis of the Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (SEBI) recent regulatory reforms governing Research Analysts and Investment Advisors. The article explores how these evolving norms aim to enhance transparency, accountability, and investor protection within India’s financial advisory landscape. It further examines SEBI’s measures to streamline compliance obligations while fostering ethical and client-centric practices in the investment advisory ecosystem. By critically engaging with the broader implications of these reforms, the author highlights SEBI’s progressive shift towards a more robust and transparent financial regulatory framework, aligning Indian standards with global best practices. 🔗 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eQz4w8Kd #DNLU #SLJ #StudentLawJournal #SEBI #CorporateLaw #FinancialRegulation #InvestmentAdvisors #ResearchAnalysts #Governance #Compliance

The Editorial Board of DNLU-SLJ extends warm wishes for a bright and joyous Diwali. May the festival’s light guide your path toward prosperity, fulfillment, and continued opportunities for learning and growth.

𝗗𝗡𝗟𝗨 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝘄 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘀𝘀𝗮𝘆 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 2025 | Singhania & Co. (S&Co.) Greetings from the DNLU Student Law Journal! We are elated to announce the DNLU Student Law Journal Essay Writing Competition, 2025 organized in collaboration with Singhania & Co. (S&Co.). The competition is an opportunity for legal enthusiasts to explore critical thinking, scholarly objectives and engage in an intellectual discourse. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲: “Contemporary Developments in Corporate and Commercial Law” 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 Commencement of Registration: 14th October 2025 Last Date of Registration: 5 November 2025 Last Date of Submission: 9 November 2025 Declaration of Results: last week of November 2025 𝗘𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 Student/ research scholars enrolled in any UG/PG/PhD course from any Indian University are eligible to participate in the competition. 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝘾𝙖𝙨𝙝 𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙯𝙚𝙨: Winner: INR 10,000/- First Runner-up: INR 7,500/- Second Runner-up: INR 5,000/- 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥 𝙊𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮: The author(s) of the top three essays i.e., (i) Winner, (ii) First Runner-up and (iii) Second Runner-up, will get the opportunity to intern with Singhania & Co. as per the Internship Policy of the firm. 𝙋𝙪𝙗𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣: Top ten entries will be published on the DNLU Student Law Journal (online series). 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗲𝗲 Single authorship: INR 300/- Co-authorship (up to a maximum of two authors): INR 500/- Registration Form Link: https://lnkd.in/dqcxq_RV Further details of the competition can be accessed in the attached brochure.

We are excited to introduce the Editorial Board of the DNLU-Student Law Journal for the academic year 2025-26. We hope that these talented individuals will be leading our journal to new heights. Bhaskar Upadhyay Sourabh Sharma Mouli Dixit Vaibhav Singh Tiwari Pragya Richa Tiwary Kalpit Jain Priyansh Shyag Sanvi Pipada Shreyash Jain Malay Singh Nikesh Dubey Devanshi Bishnoi Stuti Jadaun Ashna Upadhyay Deeksha Parashar Garvit Garg Anshumaan R. Stuti Arya Chirag Dev Sharma SYED RAZA HUSSAIN Aditi Mandloi Devika Singh Gaouriy Solanki Misba Hamid Aarav Gaur Aastha Tomar Labdhi Jain Click here for more details - https://lnkd.in/dM33_GTt

Greetings from DNLU-SLJ, The editorial board of DNLU Student Law Journal hereby informs you of the temporary suspension of the submission window for new manuscripts. This measure is being taken due to the ongoing internal assessments and academic obligations within the college. We understand that this may impact prospective authors, and we appreciate your kind understanding. We will promptly announce the reopening of our submission portal upon the conclusion of the assessment period. We look forward to receiving your valuable contributions in the near future. In case of any queries, please reach out to us at dnluslj@mpdnlu.ac.in Best Regards,  Editorial Board DNLU-SLJ

We are proud to share that the Student Law Journal (SLJ) of Dharmashastra National Law University has been officially indexed in the Indian Law Journals Ranking System (ILJRS) by NLSIU. This recognition highlights the quality and commitment of our student-led editorial efforts. We extend sincere appreciation to all former editorial board members whose hard work and vision have contributed to this achievement. Access the complete rank list here: https://lnkd.in/dv9Yqi5h