Business Laws

Moses, Hammurabi, and Manu are considered as the 'First Lawgivers' of ancient civilisations. The Manusmriti, composed between 200 BC and 200 AD, is the text which regulated the day-to-day life of the Indian Society.

Acidity regulators are amongst the most common yet overlooked ingredients in our daily food. From bread and biscuits to jams and beverages, these additives control pH levels, enhance flavours, and extend shelf life. But what are the laws which govern their use in India? How do such regulators balance consumer safety with commercial needs?

A law designed to address the systemic discrimination, social exclusion, and violence faced by marginalized communities of Schedule Casts (“SC”) and Scheduled Tribes (“ST”) was enacted as the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 (commonly referred to as the 'SC/ST Act' or 'Prevention of Atrocities Act'). This was enacted to prevent crimes and atrocities against members of SC/ ST classes in India. It was also enacted to overcome certain loopholes of the existing law