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FeaturedThe Supreme Court held that the right to trauma care is part of the right to life under Article 21. It directed all States and Union Territories to establish a standardized trauma care system for road accidents.
The Supreme Court has affirmed the legality of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, granting the Election Commission of India authority to conduct this process. The ruling underscores SIR’s role in promoting free and fair elections.
FeaturedThe Delhi High Court has directed the Registrar of Copyright to review a request for registration of a fully AI-generated artwork, raising significant questions about the adaptability of current copyright laws to non-human authorship. This case could redefine the boundaries of creativity under the Indian Copyright Act.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court’s ruling in Cryogas Equipment Pvt. Ltd. v. Inox India Ltd. addresses the complex intersection of industrial design and creative expression, questioning existing IP frameworks for culinary works. This decision may reshape understanding of copyright protections for innovative artistic expressions.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court has upheld the jurisdiction of district courts under the Arbitration Act, reversing the Orissa High Court's dismissal of a Section 34 petition. This decision emphasizes the importance of maintaining the principle of adjudication on merits.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court ruled that execution proceedings cannot be impeded merely based on the title of a decree. A preliminary decree that allows property sale stands final in substance.
FeaturedThe Calcutta High Court reaffirms the rights of authors in a landmark judgment enhancing their economic interests under copyright law.
FeaturedCJI Surya Kant proposed that the judiciary must operate round the clock, akin to hospitals, to better serve the public's needs. This call for modernization emphasizes technological integration in the legal system.
In a recent trademark dispute, the Bombay High Court examined the use of 'NEEM' by Jyothy Labs and its implications for trademark protection. While delivering a favorable ruling, the court's reasoning raises questions about essential-feature protection and descriptive trademarks.
The Bombay High Court's ruling in Jyothy Labs v. Dabur raises essential questions on trademark doctrine. The decision highlights the need for clarity in essential-feature protection and passing off.
The Chhattisgarh High Court has upheld a compensation amount of Rs. 37.74 lakh for a motor accident victim, ruling that no tax deduction is applicable when the income falls within the Section 87A rebate threshold.
The Bombay High Court has distinguished between establishing disobedience of injunctions and deciding on the consequences for such disobedience, providing clarity on the application of Order XXXIX Rule 2A.
The Advocates' Association of Western India has made history by reserving the post of president for women, with a rotation every three elections. This pioneering move aims to enhance gender representation in legal leadership roles.