Delhi High Court Denies Patent on Cancer Screening Method, Holds Treatment-Guiding Tests as Non-Patentable Diagnostics Introduction The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of a patent application filed by Geron Corporation for a cancer-related screening method, holding that the claimed invention constitutes a non-patentable diagnostic process under Section 3(i) of the Patents Act, 1970. The
... Continue Reading.State Must Provide Security To People Facing Threats For Congregating To Hold Prayers Inside Private Properties In UP: Allahabad HC
It definitely warms the innermost cockles of my heart, brain and mind to see happily that none other than the Allahabad High Court which is the biggest High Court in not only just India, in not only just Asia, in not only just few continents but in the
... Continue Reading.Khaitan & Co Advised Weaver Services Private Limited On Acquisition Of Centrum Housing Finance Limited
Khaitan & Co advised Weaver Services Private Limited on acquisition of Centrum Housing Finance Limited The leading law firm in India, Khaitan & Co advised Weaver Services Private Limited on the acquisition of a 75.01% stake in Centrum Housing Finance Limited from Centrum Capital Limited and certain other shareholders, and on entering into binding agreements
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Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advised SEDEMAC Mechatronics Limited on Rs. 10,873.50 million IPO The leading law firm in India, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas acted as Indian legal counsel to SEDEMAC Mechatronics Limited on the initial public offer (IPO) of equity shares of face value of Rs. 10 each, comprising an offer for sale by existing shareholders, aggregating
... Continue Reading.Allahabad HC Advises Judicial Magistrates In UP To Make A Reference For Initiating Contempt Of Court Proceedings If They Face Any Intimidation From Police Officers
It is a matter of great respite that after a long spell of time, we finally see that the Allahabad High Court has cracked the whip and in a most learned, laudable, landmark, logical and latest judgment titled Sandeep Audichya vs State of UP and Others in Criminal Misc. Writ Petition No. – 1332
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Khaitan & Co advised Premji Invest on follow-on investment in Weaver Services Private Limited The leading law firm in India, Khaitan & Co acted as legal advisors to Premji Invest, the existing lead investor, on its follow-on investment to co-lead the overall funding with Lightspeed in Weaver Services Private Limited, a technology-led housing finance platform
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Inter-University Centre for IPR Studies (IUCIPRS), CUSAT, and Third World Network are organising the 7th edition of their workshop titled ‘Patent Opposition in the Pharmaceutical Field’ from 28 May- 1 June, 2026. Last date to apply is 31 March, 2026. Read on below for their announcement. TWN- IUCIPRS Workshop on Patent Opposition in Pharmaceutical Field
... Continue Reading.Aditya Kurian, Ex O’Melveny Counsel, Launches Accord Partners In Asia
Aditya Kurian, Ex O’Melveny Counsel, Launches Accord Partners in Asia Aditya Kurian, former Counsel at O’Melveny & Myers LLP, has launched Accord Partners, marking the establishment of a new arbitration-focused practice in Asia. The firm was initiated as a solo venture on March 13, 2026, and is currently building its regional footprint. Kurian brings significant
... Continue Reading.FROM BREACH TO CHEATING: SUPREME COURT DRAWS THE LINE BETWEEN CIVIL DISPUTES AND CRIMINAL LIABILITY
INTRODUCTIONIn V. Ganesan v. State rep. by the Sub Inspector of Police & Anr., 2026 INSC 265, decided on 19 March 2026, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha and Justice Manoj Misra, delivered an important ruling on the scope of Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code.The Court held that mere
... Continue Reading.Former Velsera GC Annabelle Newman Joins Sciensus As General Counsel & Group Company Secretary
Former Velsera GC Annabelle Newman Joins Sciensus as General Counsel & Group Company Secretary Sciensus has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Annabelle Newman as General Counsel & Group Company Secretary. In her new role, Newman will lead the company’s legal, governance, and company secretarial functions, supporting the executive team and Board while
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