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FeaturedThe Kerala High Court has refused anticipatory bail to Prashob MA, a councillor accused of sexually exploiting a Dalit woman under the SC/ST Act. The decision emphasizes the courts' stance on serious allegations of sexual offenses.
FeaturedThe Delhi High Court has directed the Registrar of Copyright to consider AI-generated artworks for registration, raising critical questions about non-human authorship under the Indian Copyright Act. This case could reshape copyright provisions in the digital era.
FeaturedThe Delhi High Court has ruled on personality rights in favor of Aniruddhacharya Ji Maharaj, addressing the murky terrain of IP laws regarding personal likenesses and public commentary. This decision may influence future cases in the sphere of personality rights.
FeaturedA significant ruling by the Delhi High Court in Bansal v. Philips addresses essential patent issues, raising critical questions about registration and marketplace realities. It could influence future SEP litigation and registration approaches in India.
FeaturedThe Companies Law Amendment Bill, 2026 proposes significant reforms in corporate governance, compliance, and digital regulation, aiming to modernize India's corporate law framework.
FeaturedThe Indian government has approved a significant budget to extend the Investment Promotion Scheme until the end of the fiscal year 2030-31, aimed at bolstering the investment climate.
FeaturedThe Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 proposes substantial amendments to the Companies Act, 2013, and Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008. This legislative initiative aims at modernizing corporate governance frameworks.
FeaturedThe Delhi High Court's directive to consider a bid for AI-generated artwork registration poses questions about the adaptability of the Indian Copyright Act in the age of AI.
FeaturedThe Delhi High Court's Division Bench ruling in Bansal v. Philips marks a pivotal moment for standard essential patent (SEP) jurisprudence in India, providing clarity on essentiality, infringement, and FRAND obligations.
FeaturedThe Delhi High Court's ruling in the Philips v. Rajesh Bansal case marks a significant development in standard essential patent (SEP) jurisprudence, setting a precedent for future litigations in this critical area of IP law. This landmark judgment clarifies issues surrounding licensing and enforcement of SEPs.
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.