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Athlete Biographies and Sports Documentaries in the OTT Era: Copyright, Consent, and Moral Rights in India.
Written by By Eshan Kasim A. Introduction      The way people watch sports has changed with the rise of online streaming platforms such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Disney+ Hotstar. These platforms now produce many sports documentaries and biographical films that tell inspiring stories of athletes. While such stories attract millions of viewers, they also raise important legal questions: can a filmmaker freely tell an athlete’s life story? Does the athlete have any contro
Oct 295 min read
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Third-party ownership (TPO) in football-The transfers of Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano to West Ham in 2006
Written by Shamantak Ashok Kopp A. Introduction The transfers that occurred in 2006 from Corinthians to West Ham United of football players Javier Mascherano and Carlos Tevez are a turning point in football history that is significant as well as controversial. The case is strongly connected with the third-party ownership phenomenon, which is highly discussed and popular. The practice of third-party ownership is common not only in South America but also in other regions in Eur
Oct 296 min read
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Mountaineering As a Sport Activity within India: A Challenging PursuitBlending Tradition and Modern-Day Challenges
Written by Shamantak Ashok Kopp A. Introduction Mountaineering is a historically significant and fast-expanding adventure sport that blends tradition, education of skill, and sporting excellence, with its genesis firmly rooted within the mighty Himalayas and mountainous regions. The progression of the mountaineering experience, from the earliest Himalayan ascents of the mid-20th century to the contemporary dominance of competitive sport climbing and associated training, char
Oct 294 min read
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Legal and Institutional Failures in Preventing Sexual Abuse of Athletes in India
Written By Kothapalli Aishwarya* A. Introduction: Sports-related sexual abuse exists worldwide as a destructive force that violates the...
Jun 2714 min read
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Gender Dysphoria, Transgender Athletes, and the Law: Navigating the Intersection of Sports, Science, and Human Rights
Written By Prabhav Garg* A. Introduction: ‘Gender’ as a spectrum has been an ever-evolving concept, and while massive strides have been...
Jun 2612 min read
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E-Sports at Risk: Confronting the Digital Doping Epidemic
Written By Sidhika Nagrath* A. Introduction: E-Sports, a billion-dollar industry, faces an imminent threat from digital doping using...
Jun 2611 min read
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Intellectual Property Rights in Sports Law: The Role of NFTs in Copyright Protection and Trademarks
Written by Avishi Berlia A. INTRODUCTION The digitisation of the global economy has introduced innovative...
Jun 1510 min read
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Marquee Magic: The Superstars Who Gave ISL Its First Global Pulse
Written by Tushar Baruah A. INTRODUCTION: When the Indian Super League (ISL) was launched in 2014, it promised to revolutionize Indian...
Jun 125 min read
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Pit Stop for Justice? Legal Accountability and Sportswashing in Formula 1
Written by Mrinmoyee Chatterjee A. INTRODUCTION This paper explores the intersection of global sporting events and human rights, with a...
Jun 1213 min read
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