Month: September 2024

The case of Chand Patel v. Bismillah Begum decided by the Supreme Court of India in 2008, touches upon critical issues related to Muslim personal law, particularly concerning the requirements for a valid nikah (Muslim marriage). Case Title: Chand Patel v. Bismillah BegumCourt: Supreme Court of IndiaCitation: Appeal (Crl.) 488 of 2008Judge: Justice Altamas Kabir

In light of the executive order waiving the requirement to conduct clinical trials for new drugs approved in a few selected jurisdictions, we are pleased to bring to you this guest post by Md. Sabeeh Ahmad, discussing the implications of this executive order. Sabeeh is an Advocate and is a law graduate from AMU, Aligarh.

The Bar Council of India (BCI) has introduced a series of mandatory reforms aimed at enhancing the integrity, compliance, and transparency of all legal education centers in India. These reforms are to be strictly implemented nationwide to maintain the highest standards of legal education and professional conduct. The key measures announced include the following: Criminal

The Supreme Court’s decision in Githa Hariharan v. Reserve Bank of India (1999) is a pivotal case concerning gender equality in parental guardianship under Section 6(a) of the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956. The Court ruled that both parents should be considered equal natural guardians, stating that the welfare of the child is the

Key Clauses in Fashion Law Agreements Fashion law agreements must cover various clauses that protect both the employer and the employee or contractor. Some of the critical clauses include: Intellectual Property Rights (IPR): Given the creative nature of the fashion industry, intellectual property protection is crucial. Employment agreements often specify who owns the designs, creations,

           It is certainly a most defining moment that none other than the Jharkhand High Court at Ranchi in a most learned, laudable, landmark, logical and latest judgment titled W.P. (PIL) No. 5287 of 2024 that was pronounced as recently as on 22.09.2024 has restrained the State authorities from arbitrarily suspending

Continuing the discussion on patentability of Artificial Neural Networks (ANN), in Part II of his two part guest post, Bharathwaj Ramakrishnan explores the situation in India vis a vis ANNs and application of Section 3(k). Bharathwaj is a student at the Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law, IIT Kharagpur and loves reading books and

In light of the UK and EU decisions in the Emotional Perception AI Ltd and Mitsubishi cases, respectively, regarding the patentability of Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs), Bharathwaj Ramakrishnan examines the situation in India and analyzes whether ANNs would fall under the ambit of Section 3(k) interpretations by the courts. Part I of his two part guest post deals with

The National Law University (NLU), Delhi has released the All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) notification for 2025. The All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) 2025 is a national-level entrance exam conducted by National Law University, Delhi (NLU Delhi) for admission into various law programs, including B.A.LL.B. (Hons.), LL.M., and Ph.D. The application process for

The Bihar Judicial Services Exam is one of the most prestigious competitive exams for aspiring judicial officers in India. With high levels of competition and a vast syllabus, it is crucial to have a well-planned approach to succeed. The Mains stage of this exam is especially important, as it tests not only your knowledge of