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The IPO’s Draft Guidelines for Pharmaceutical Patents (2026) face criticism for misquoting statutes and misinterpreting Indian patent law. Experts call for urgent revision to prevent disruption.
A split has emerged between the Calcutta and Delhi High Courts on whether Section 124 rectification proceedings include non-use cancellation under Section 47. The divergence affects stays in infringement suits.
The Madras High Court in TCRC v. Ganga Rudraiah addressed ownership of BTS photographs from the film 'Aval Appadithan', applying Section 17(b) of the Copyright Act, 1957. Acquiescence and lack of written agreement proved costly for the defendant.
The Delhi High Court held that a formal declaration under Rule 124 is not necessary to invoke Section 11(2) of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 for claiming well-known status. The decision emphasizes case-specific assessment over procedural formalities.
Calcutta HC set aside GST cancellation, allowing revival of registration upon filing of pending returns with dues paid within six weeks.
Gujarat High Court granted regular bail in an e-way bill forgery case, subject to deposit of ₹29.30 lakh as tax and compliance with standard conditions.
GSTAT Ernakulam set aside a Section 129(3) penalty order served 28 days after notice, holding it void ab initio for violating the seven-day timeline under Rule 161 of CGST Rules.
GSTAT Hyderabad ruled that meals supplied by third-party caterers to hospitals are taxable under GST, as they don’t qualify as part of healthcare services under Notification 12/2017-Central Tax (Rate).
GSTAT Hyderabad ruled that once the GST Department restores a taxpayer's registration, its appeal against cancellation becomes infructuous. This bars the Revenue from pursuing contradictory litigation.
The Karnataka High Court condoned delay in a GST appeal on medical grounds, restored the appeal, and directed the tribunal to hear it on merits. The decision emphasizes judicial discretion in condoning laches for genuine hardship.
The Delhi High Court is considering whether a trial court can impose a 'modified sentence' of fixed-term imprisonment in murder cases, following reliance on the Sriharan verdict by a convict sentenced to 35 years.
The Bombay High Court ordered social media platform X to remove a video defaming Serum Institute and Adar Poonawalla, violating an interim injunction in a ₹100-crore defamation suit.
The Madras High Court upheld cancellation of bail granted to an extortion accused, citing Instagram posts glorifying him as a 'king' and brandishing weapons, which created a real risk of witness tampering.