Forensic medicine, also known as forensic pathology, plays a pivotal role in the criminal justice system by bridging the gap between law and medical science. It is the application of medical knowledge to investigate crimes, particularly those involving death, injury, or assault. Through autopsies, toxicological analysis, and expert testimony, forensic medicine helps establish critical facts
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Every Sexual Relationship Despite Promise To Marry Cannot Be Considered Rape: Gujarat HC
It is definitely in the fitness of things that while taking the most appropriate stand in tune with the present circumstances, the Gujarat High Court at Ahmedabad in a most learned, laudable, landmark, logical and latest judgment titled R/Criminal Misc. Application (For Quashing & Set Aside
... Continue Reading.Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas Advised Indostar Capital Finance On Sale Of Indostar Home Finance To Witkopeend B.V.
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas Advised Indostar Capital Finance On Sale Of Indostar Home Finance To Witkopeend B.V. Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM) is representing Indostar Capital Finance Limited on the sale of Indostar Home Finance Private Limited to Witkopeend B.V., an affiliate of BPEA EQT Mid-Market Growth Partnership, at a value of INR 1750 crores on a
... Continue Reading.Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas Advised Vinod Cookware India On Strategic Investment In Healux International
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas Advised Vinod Cookware India On Strategic Investment In Healux International Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM) acted as the Legal Counsel to Vinod Cookware India Private Limited (Client) in relation to their strategic investment in Healux International Private Limited (Target Company) by way of primary investment in the equity shares and optionally convertible debentures
... Continue Reading.SpicyIP Weekly Review (September 16-September 22)
Here is our recap of last week’s top IP developments including summary of the posts on some of the recent controversies concerning CGPDTM, establishment of a Committee to draft a code of conduct for Patent and Trademark Agents, the DHC judgement in the 23 year old Lacoste- Crocodile trademark dispute, and the DHC order retraining
... Continue Reading.(Over) Expanding the Circle: DHC Allows In-house Employees to Access Confidential Documents in InterDigital v. Oppo
In June 2024, I covered some nuances regarding confidentiality and disclosures in the SB and DB orders passed in InterDigital Technology Corporation vs. Guangdong OPPO Mobile Telecommunications Corp. Ltd (here and here). Part I of this set of posts analyzed the SB’s 31st May 2024 decision on the disclosure of agreements between the parties and
... Continue Reading.Work Profile of a Fashion Lawyer
The fashion industry is a dynamic, fast-paced sector that intersects with intellectual property law, contract law, labour law, and consumer protection law, among others. Fashion lawyers, specializing in this niche, provide essential legal services to designers, retailers, manufacturers, and other stakeholders in the industry. The role of a fashion lawyer goes beyond typical legal responsibilities,
... Continue Reading.Overview of GATT 1994 | The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT)
The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) was originally formulated in 1947 as a multilateral agreement to reduce barriers to international trade. Over time, it played a pivotal role in promoting freer trade by reducing tariffs, quotas, and other trade restrictions. However, as the global economy evolved, it became evident that GATT had limitations
... Continue Reading.AIBE XIX: Registration Begins, Exam Date, Exam Pattern and Syllabus
AIBE XIX: Registration Begins, Exam Date, Exam Pattern and Syllabus AIBE 19 registration: The Bar Council of India, BCI started the online registration process for the 19th All India Bar Examination (AIBE) on 3rd September 2024. All interested and eligible candidates can apply for AIBE 19 on the official website, Click here for the link.
... Continue Reading.Supreme Court Orders BCI to Permit Final-Year Law Students in AIBE XIX Registration
The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India has directed the Bar Council of India (BCI) to allow final-year law students to register for the upcoming All India Bar Examination (AIBE XIX), scheduled for November 24, 2024. A bench led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, along with Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, issued an interim order
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