Vivek Sharma

2 weeks ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Vivek Sharma

Data privacy risks behind AI artThe charm of Studio Ghibli’s dreamy animation style has found a new digital canvas —AI-generated illustrations that transform ordinary photographs into whimsical portraits. It’s a trend that has swept across the internet, delighting users with pastel filters and fantastical backdrops. But as a legal practitioner deeply involved in data privacy and emerging technologies, I must caution – this playful aesthetic is concealing a far more serious legal undercurrent.

Jan 6, 2025 | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Vivek Sharma

The Indian judicial system, known for its resilience and robustness, is grappling with a critical challenge: pendency in litigation. Despite technological and procedural advancements, courts are burdened with an ever-increasing docket of cases. The ordeal of litigants and lawyers waiting in courtrooms, hoping for their matter to be heard amidst an overwhelming cause list, is emblematic of this issue. Each court session begins with a cause list—a schedule of cases listed for the day.

Dec 29, 2024 | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Vivek Sharma

The recent suicide of a Bengaluru engineer has stirred significant controversy surrounding Section 84 of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 and Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which address cruelty against women by their husbands and relatives. The alleged misuse of these provisions has reignited debate, particularly after the Allahabad High Court granted transit anticipatory bail to the defendants in this case.

Oct 29, 2024 | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Vivek Sharma

Section 61 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) imposes a stringent timeline for appeals, allowing only 30 days for an aggrieved party to challenge a National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) order before the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT). An extension of 15 days may be granted, but only when “sufficient cause” is established, underscoring the IBC’s goal of expediting insolvency processes.

Aug 9, 2024 | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Vivek Sharma

The Supreme Court has granted bail to Manish Sisodia today, underscoring the importance of recognizing the right to bail, particularly in cases involving prolonged incarceration, under Section 439 of the Cr.P.C. and Section 45 of the PMLA. The Court emphasized that the constitutional mandate for a speedy trial must take precedence over other considerations, asserting that those not yet convicted should not be subjected to extended detention.