The enactment of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS), marks a significant shift in India’s criminal jurisprudence, replacing the colonial-era Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC). Among the various reforms introduced, the redefinition and consolidation of offences related to cheating stand out. This article delves into the legal nuances of cheating under the BNS, analysing its
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Blockchain & GEN AI – Artificial Intelligence And Blockchain U.S. Patenting Issues & Challenges
Blockchain & GEN AI – Artificial Intelligence And Blockchain U.S. Patenting Issues & Challenges The article provides suggestions on how to increase the likelihood of a claim being considered patent eligible by the USPTO The U.S. patent office (USPTO) used to be considered friendly towards software patents. That condition has changed somewhat due to changes
... Continue Reading.Case Summary: Samir Agrawal v. Competition Commission of India (2020) | Anti-Competitive Agreements
The Supreme Court’s decision in Samir Agrawal v. Competition Commission of India (2020) addressed pivotal issues under the Competition Act, 2002—primarily concerning the locus standi of informants and the legality of algorithmic pricing by app-based taxi services like Ola and Uber. Title of Case: Samir Agrawal v. Competition Commission of India & Ors. Court: Supreme
... Continue Reading.Announcing the SpicyIP Summer School!
Something exciting is in the works for the Indian IP enthusiast community. After a sneak peek a few weeks ago, we have now started accepting applications for the inaugural edition of the SpicyIP Summer School! Designed to empower students to cultivate critical pluralism in approaching Intellectual Property (IP) law and policy, the Summer School aims
... Continue Reading.New Twist in the PPL-Azure Tale: Supreme Court Stays the DHC’s Direction to Azure to Pay PPL at the RMPL Rates for its Sound Recordings
Image generated via ChatGPT [This post is authored by Kartik Sharma. Kartik is a fourth-year student at the National Law School of India University and was the third prize winner in the 2024 Shamnad Basheer Essay Competition on IP law.] To all the interested readers, there is another intriguing update in the Azure-PPL litigation story. Last week,
... Continue Reading.Rakesh Kaushik Joins BPTP Limited As President – Legal After Tenure At Max Healthcare
Rakesh Kaushik Joins BPTP Limited As President – Legal After Tenure At Max Healthcare Rakesh Kaushik has joined BPTP Limited as President – Legal, strengthening its leadership team with a seasoned legal expert. Kaushik joins from Max Healthcare Institute Limited, where he led the legal and regulatory function as Director – Legal and Regulatory Affairs.
... Continue Reading.Appeals In Ex-Parte Ad-Interim Injunction: Delicately Balancing Judicial Practice Of Efficiency And Statutory Right To Appeal
Appeals In Ex-Parte Ad-Interim Injunction: Delicately Balancing Judicial Practice Of Efficiency And Statutory Right To Appeal The Supreme Court judgment is a welcome step in the right direction towards upholding the autonomy of an aggrieved party to choose the remedy it seeks to avail and grants much needed clarity on the scope and tenets of
... Continue Reading.We Overestimate AI’s Impact In The Short-Term And Underestimate It Long-Term
We Overestimate AI’s Impact In The Short-Term And Underestimate It Long-Term According to a report put out by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, how AI will impact long-term job growth ‘It depends’! Are you worried that AI might someday take your current job? I am, a bit. But also, like a lot of the
... Continue Reading.REVA 2025 Concludes: DNLU Wraps Up Three-Day Fest with Applause and Laughter
Jabalpur, April 20 – The curtains came down on REVA 2025, Dharmashastra National Law University’s much-anticipated academic-cum-cultural fest, with a vibrant finale marked by laughter, applause, and celebration. Held over three dynamic days, REVA emerged as a spirited confluence of legal intellect, youth innovation, and creative expression. Organised under the able leadership of Prof. (Dr.)
... Continue Reading.Income from Salaries under the Income Tax Act, 1961
The Indian Income Tax Act, 1961, classifies taxable income under five heads—one of the most significant being ‘Income from Salaries’. As the salaried class forms a substantial portion of India’s taxpayer base, understanding the legal framework surrounding this head of income is essential. The provisions for computation, exemptions, deductions, and tax treatment of salary are
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