How Telegram Imports Copyright Doctrine Into Public Law
This article explores the Delhi High Court's ruling on the temporary blocking of Telegram, analyzing its implications for public law and copyright regulations in India.
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This article explores the Delhi High Court's ruling on the temporary blocking of Telegram, analyzing its implications for public law and copyright regulations in India.
This article discusses the evolution of legal deposit in India and its significance post-independence. The Delivery of Books (Public Libraries) Act of 1954 is highlighted, showcasing its role in promoting public libraries and scholarship despite low literacy rates.

The Orissa High Court has deferred a plea concerning the NCLT's jurisdiction over disputes related to a Cuttack club, emphasizing that such matters should be appropriately adjudicated by the trial court at the final hearing stage.

The Gauhati High Court has ruled that litigants who seek multiple adjournments cannot later blame their lawyers for delays in proceedings. This ruling reiterates the accountability of litigants in legal processes.

The Tripura High Court acquitted the accused in a cheque dishonour case, ruling that the notice served on a family member did not comply with statutory requirements under Section 138 of the NI Act.
The Tripura High Court acquitted an accused in a cheque dishonour case, ruling that a notice served on a family member was not valid compliance with statutory requirements under section 138 of the NI Act.

The Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunal upheld a previous ruling, rejecting a borrower-bank settlement due to non-compliance with a refund order.

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has upheld a conviction for cheque dishonour, asserting that cash transactions above ₹20,000 do not invalidate the existence of debts under the Negotiable Instruments Act. The ruling clarifies the burden of proof in such cases.
The Karnataka High Court has accepted a mediation settlement resolving a long-standing land acquisition dispute, thus promoting the use of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms in such cases.
The Delhi High Court has ruled that plaintiffs can receive a full court fee refund when withdrawing a civil suit after accepting an insolvency resolution plan, recognizing it as a settlement.
The Bombay High Court defined 'mesne profits' and established criteria for determining claims arising from wrongful possession.

The Delhi High Court has reserved its judgment on petitions challenging irregularities in the Bar Council of Delhi elections after intensive hearings over the weekend.
The Saket District Court ruled in favor of Anamika Sood, recognizing her ownership of the song 'Ferrareee' and rejecting Saregama’s claims. This ruling highlights potential misuse of copyright as a tool for commercial control rather than legal protection.