Law of Criminal Procedure in Saudi Arabia The Law of Criminal Procedure in Saudi Arabia is a complex system that combines traditional Islamic legal principles with contemporary statutory laws. The system is deeply influenced by Sharia, specifically the Hanbali school of Sunni Islam, and it has evolved to incorporate formal…
Read moreEvolution and Provisions of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), 2023 The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), 2023, represents a significant legislative milestone in India's legal framework, updating and modernizing the Indian Evidence Act (IEA) of 1872. While retaining the core principles of the IEA, the BSA introduces crucial changes to address…
Read moreCyberlaw in the United Arab Emirates In recent years, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has experienced rapid digital transformation, with advancements in technology influencing various aspects of daily life, business, and governance. As the nation embraces the opportunities presented by the digital age, the importance of establishing a robust legal…
Read moreIndian’s New Criminal Law Bills In a landmark move, Union Home Minister Amit Shah introduced three revised Bills on December 12, aiming to replace archaic British-era criminal laws that have governed India for decades. The proposed legislation includes the Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita Bill, 2023; Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita,…
Read moreThe Crypto-Asset Exchange System in Bahrain Bahrain's forward-thinking fintech regulations, coupled with a commitment to fostering young tech talent, have successfully lured some of the globe's most inventive financial entities to the region. Notably, cryptocurrency exchange Binance recently secured its inaugural license as a crypto-asset provider within the Gulf Cooperation…
Read moreEconomic and Fraud Provisions in the Middle East “There is one and only one social responsibility of business – to use its resources and engage in activities designed to increase its profits so long as it stays within the rules of the game, which is to say, engages in open…
Read moreElectronic Contracting Law in E-commerce Introduction to Contract Law A contract is a legally binding force between two entities, companies, or parties that link the parties in a contract protected by law. An agreement between the parties may be made orally, in writing, in action, or any of these ways.…
Read moreTrending type of Violation in Today's World: Using the Competitor’s Trademark as Keyword Zeynep Yağmur Kutlu Öncü Uçum Abstract In today's world, where competition between companies is intense on the Internet, as well, new protective norms are needed pertaining to trademark rights violations. Accordingly, lawmaker has included the use of…
Read moreLegislation Commentary on Federal Law 5 of 2012 Legislation Number Federal Law Number 5 of 2012 Concerning Combating Information Technology Crimes (Cyber Crimes Law) Date of publication in the Official Gazette 13 August 2012 Jurisdiction The United Arab Emirates Related Legislation Federal Law Number 12 of 2016 amending Federal…
Read moreCybercrimes and their Punishment in the UAE Any illicit use of the internet, computer network, electronic website or any other information technology means is prohibited and shall constitute as a cybercrime. The use of the internet for the invasion of privacy, for provoking another to commit a crime or for…
Read moreCryptocurrency– A Magical Bubble or The Future of Currency? The noise and media surrounding the notion of cryptocurrency have been increasing the curiosity rapidly. Before curiosity kills the cat, let's walk through the story of cryptocurrency. Cryptocurrency is an innovative and a virtual currency that utilizes cryptography for security and…
Read moreThe Life and Time of Social Media We have entered into a time where people frequent on of social and electronic media as much as they breathe in and out. Our reliance on these platforms grows as quickly as the number of platforms available. This rapid growth of electronic media…
Read moreAdmissibility of electronic evidence in the UAE and KSA (Part 1 of 2) Technology has changed the world in its totality in such a short time. It has indeed become an integral part of the everyday lives of so many. Today we see it incorporated into nearly everything we do.…
Read moreGDPR COMPLIANT OR NOT? Introduction On 25 May 2018, General Data Protection Regulation (the GDPR) will come into effect in European Union. It is the most significant transformation to the landscape of European data protection in the past twenty years. Upon the enactment of new GDPR law, all the…
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