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The NCLT has admitted a Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) against a corporate debtor when WhatsApp chats and a lab report did not substantiate any pre-existing dispute regarding the operational debt. The debt was established as ₹1.96 crores, leading to this order.
New guidelines from the CGPDTM outline the integration of AI in patent examination, stressing the necessity of human oversight to mitigate risks of error.
The recent ruling in IPRS v. Hotel Appolo addresses licensing obligations for copyright content in hotel TVs. This case scrutinizes the applicability of copyright laws in hospitality settings.
The CBIC has released mandatory compliance checklists for the importation of cosmetics, drugs, and medical devices, requiring strict verification before granting out-of-charge clearance. This update aims to strengthen regulatory compliance.
The NCLT has stayed the repayment plan for a corporate debtor as no clear majority decision was reached, temporarily restraining Dr. Subhash Chandra from selling assets.
The NCLAT has dismissed a Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) application, deeming it malicious due to the unexplained removal of hypothecated assets during SARFAESI recovery proceedings.
NCLT Chandigarh has admitted a Section 9 petition under the IBC against Ervika, dismissing the defence's argument of a pre-existing dispute on grounds that such a dispute was not substantiated.
The Orissa High Court has granted anticipatory bail to an individual in a Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) case, emphasizing the distinction between arrest and custody in the context of personal liberty rights.
NCLT Mumbai has admitted a Section 7 CIRP application from Bank of India, determining that the obligations were independently established despite objections related to NPA and MSME frameworks.
The Telangana High Court has quashed the attachment of BIOSOT's bank accounts under Section 226(3), ruling that BIOSOT is entitled to immunity under Article 289. This judgment clarifies the limitations of state powers in terms of attaching bank accounts.
The District Court of Darjeeling has ruled on whether hotels must pay royalties for TV content in guest rooms. The case raises important questions about copyright licensing for hospitality services.
The Copyright Office's refusal to register AI-generated artwork by DABUS raises critical questions about authorship in the context of AI. The decision calls into question the balance between originality and human creative control.
The CGPDTM has released new draft guidelines for patent applications in the pharma and biotech sectors, inviting stakeholder feedback to enhance the patenting procedures. These guidelines aim to streamline processes related to healthcare inventions.