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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 proposed Companies Law Amendment Bill, 2026 seeks to reform corporate governance and compliance frameworks, modernising the current legal structures within the Companies Act, 2013.
FeaturedThe Reserve Bank of India has sanctioned the voluntary amalgamation of The Bhavani Sahakari Bank Ltd. with TJSB Sahakari Bank Ltd. effective May 4, 2026, under the Banking Regulation Act.
FeaturedThe Delhi High Court's recent decision in Philips v. Rajesh Bansal represents a significant advancement in the jurisprudence of standard essential patents in India.
FeaturedThe Delhi High Court has ordered the Registrar of Copyright to consider a bid for registering fully AI-generated artwork, raising significant questions about authorship under the Copyright Act.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court's decision in Cryogas Equipment Pvt. Ltd. v. Inox India Ltd. explores the relationship between industrial design law and unique forms of expression, raising questions about the adequacy of current IP protections.
FeaturedSEBI proposes a revamped API-based framework to enhance trade processing efficiency by replacing the centralized STP Hub with direct connections between service providers.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court reaffirmed the constitutional safeguards under Article 20, emphasizing protections against retrospective punishment and double jeopardy.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court affirmed that shortfall payment clauses can be considered contracts of guarantee under the IBC, granting lenders Financial Creditor status.
FeaturedThe Delhi High Court's ruling in Philips v. Rajesh Bansal marks a pivotal moment in standard essential patent (SEP) jurisprudence. The decision clarifies legal standards for essential patent claims in India.
FeaturedThe Delhi High Court has directed the Registrar of Copyright to consider a bid by Stephen Thaler to register a fully AI-generated artwork. This raises questions on the compatibility of the Indian Copyright Act with non-human authorship.