Legal 60

New Delhi: The Indian Law Institute, in collaboration with the Commonwealth Legal Education Association (CLEA), commemorated International Women’s Day by organising a National Symposium on “Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam and its Implementation: 106th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2023.” The event brought together members of the Bar, academia, and students to deliberate on the constitutional and transformative

In a significant ruling reinforcing the evidentiary value of First Information Reports, the Allahabad High Court has held that an FIR does not lose its credibility merely because it was drafted with the assistance of an advocate. The Court observed that seeking legal assistance at the stage of lodging an FIR is neither impermissible nor

Adnan Sundra & Low welcomes Yik Shien Yee back as Partner in Banking & Finance Practice The leading full-service law firm based in Kuala Lumpur, Adnan Sundra & Low, has announced that Yik Shien Yee has rejoined the firm as a Partner in its Banking & Finance Practice Group, strengthening its capabilities in banking, finance,

Clifford Chance advised on Apollo’s further investment in Aldar through USD 1 billion hybrid notes issuance The global law firm, Clifford Chance advised on the USD 1.0 billion subordinated hybrid notes issuance by Aldar Properties PJSC (“Aldar”) to Apollo Global Management (“Apollo”) through a private placement, marking the region’s largest ever corporate hybrid private placement.

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH v. The Controller of Patents (Boehringer Ingelheim) led to colourful and dramatic language from both the bar and the bench. For example, the Division Bench of the DHC while expressing a prima facie view on the matter of revoking a “dead” patent, had asked quite dramatically, “Can one kill a dead

We’re thrilled to announce that Applications for the SpicyIP Summer School 2026 are open! Following the success of our inaugural edition last year (see event report here, and video testimonials here), we’re looking to continue our foray into the offline space, focusing on cultivating critical pluralism in approaching IP law and policy, particularly as it relates to

Cox Yeats appoints Steven Saunders as Partner The South African law firm, Cox Yeats has announced the appointment of Steven Saunders as a Partner in its Business Rescue, Restructuring, Insolvency, and Insurance (BRI) practice, effective 1 March 2026. Based in the firm’s Johannesburg office, Saunders joins the partnership as one of 30 partners guiding a

The application portal for LL.M. at Munich Intellectual Property Law Center (MIPLC) is now open! Take a look below at their sponsored post to know more about the benefits of the programme. MIPLC LL.M. 2026/27 Applications Now Open – A Global Program at the Intersection of IP, Innovation, and Technology The application portal for the

Eversheds Sutherland continues litigation growth with addition of securities enforcement Partner Ellen Connell The global law firm, Eversheds Sutherland has announced that Ellen Connell has joined the firm as a Partner in its Litigation Practice Group, further strengthening its securities enforcement capabilities in complex, high-stakes regulatory investigations. Based in Washington, DC, Ms. Connell’s arrival deepens

In the United States, a patent licensee may have a patented product manufactured by an unlicensed third party (“have-made” rights). Courts there have recognised such rights even where licensing agreements expressly prohibit sub-licensing or reserve all ungranted rights. But would Indian law take the same approach? Eleen Garg examines how Indian courts might respond to