Access to Patented Medicines in India: A Critical Analysis
In a two-part exploration, the challenges of access to patented medicines in India are discussed, focusing on legislative mechanisms that have become dormant.
Latest court orders, judgments, and legal developments from Indian courts — AI-curated and summarized.
In a two-part exploration, the challenges of access to patented medicines in India are discussed, focusing on legislative mechanisms that have become dormant.

The Gujarat High Court ruled that port and customs officials must act upon court orders when a maritime claim is secured via a Letter of Undertaking from the vessel’s P&I Club. This decision reinforces the legal obligations of customs authorities in maritime contexts.
Effective October 1, 2025, SEBI will require intermediaries to use validated '@valid' UPI IDs to enhance payment security and reduce instances of fraud. This measure aims to bolster investor protections in financial transactions.
The RBI has introduced new directions on concurrent audits for commercial banks effective from July 31, 2026, emphasizing the importance of governance and accountability in audit practices.
The Reserve Bank of India has issued consolidated supervisory directions aimed at streamlining regulatory compliance for financial institutions. This move aims at minimizing compliance costs through periodic evaluation.
The Reserve Bank of India has published sectoral deployment data on bank credit for June 2026, indicating significant year-on-year growth.
The Reserve Bank of India has scheduled an auction for Government of India Treasury Bills, including 91, 182, and 364-day maturities, aimed at managing short-term funding requirements.
The Reserve Bank of India has reported lending and deposit rates for July 2026, showing slight variations from the previous month. The weighted average lending rate on new loans stands at 8.53%.
SEBI clarifies that Alternative Investment Fund units are not treated as mutual funds and remain subject to prudential limits under Portfolio Managers Regulations.
SEBI has updated the certification norms for specialized investment fund distributors, replacing the Series XIII certification with NISM Series V-D.
SEBI clarifies compliance obligations under Regulation 62A for entities assuming outstanding unlisted NCD obligations after restructuring.
SEBI has revised the securities transmission framework, introducing QTP with standardized documents and streamlined processing timelines effective July 23, 2026.