There was a time when stepping into a courtroom inspired awe and respect. The black robe symbolized authority—not of force, but of justice; not of fear, but of fairness. Today, that very sanctity is being trampled upon, not just by hardened criminals, but by a rising breed of audacious minds who believe that intimidation can
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Jurisdiction Lies Where the Cause of Action Arises, Not Where the Company’s Head Office Is
Territorial jurisdiction is a foundational principle in civil litigation. It ensures that a lawsuit is filed in a court that has a real and proximate connection to the dispute. In Intellectual Property (IP) matters, this often gets complicated when the plaintiff, typically a company with a widespread business presence, chooses to file a suit in
... Continue Reading.Protection of Minority Shareholder Rights: Addressing Shareholder Deadlocks
[Shreeji Patel is a student at National Law Institute University, Bhopal (NLIU)] A recent ruling in Escientia Life Sciences v. Escientia Advanced Sciences (P) Ltd. dated 21 March 2025 reflects the evolving approach of the National Company Law Tribunal (“NCLT”) in resolving shareholder deadlocks. The NCLT proposed a structured buy-out mechanism after observing that a continued deadlock would jeopardize
... Continue Reading.Children and Armed Conflict under International Humanitarian Law
Armed conflicts have devastating consequences for all civilians, but none more so than children. Their vulnerability—both physical and psychological—makes them disproportionately affected by the horrors of war. International Humanitarian Law (IHL), also known as the law of armed conflict, seeks to protect children in both international and non-international armed conflicts. Despite legal safeguards, violations against
... Continue Reading.Presumption as to Dowry Death under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
Dowry deaths remain a grim reality in India despite several legislative safeguards. With the enactment of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA), which replaces the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, the evidentiary presumptions surrounding dowry deaths have been preserved and updated to suit contemporary legal needs. This article delves into the presumption as to dowry death
... Continue Reading.Justice Kotiswar Dines with Students in Hostel Mess, Emphasizes Empathy and Indianisation of Legal System at National Conference at DBRANLU, Sonepat
A Touching Moment of Humility Inspires Future Legal Minds During the National Conference on Indianisation of Legal System In a powerful display of humility and connection with the youth, Hon’ble Mr. Justice N. Kotiswar Singh, Judge of the Supreme Court of India, created a memorable moment during the National Conference on the Indianisation of the
... Continue Reading.Philanthropic Stock Market: SEBI’s Framework on the Social Stock Exchange
[Anenya and Yash Sharan are students of Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur] On 19 March 2025, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (“SEBI”) issued a circular (“the Circular”) proffering a framework on a social stock exchange (“SSE”). This regulatory development allows social enterprises to obtain funding through an exchange system that receives regulatory recognition. Through the SSE, not-for-profit organisations
... Continue Reading.Call for Papers: 3rd Edition of Wadia Ghandy Awards for Structured Finance Research
[Announcement on behalf of Vinod Kothari Consultants] We are inviting researchers, law students, and legal scholars to make their contribution to structured finance research and submit their papers for consideration on the list of attached topics. Selected Topics (further details in the link below) Optimal regulatory regime for listed securitised debt securities Tokenisation as an
... Continue Reading.SpicyIP Tidbit: Beyond Abstract Ideas: Understanding Process Patentability for a Progressive Innovation Ecosystem
Image from here [The post is authored by SpicyIP intern Advika Singh Malik. Advika is a third-year law student at Symbiosis Law School, Noida. She is interested in pursuing IP and tech litigation.] The Patent Act doesn’t mandate that a process patent must always yield a product. So it was a little surprising to see
... Continue Reading.SpicyIP Weekly Review (April 14 – April 20)
Sound recording licensing, India’a annual IP report, creative works as industrial design, and a lot more that has happened last week. Not to forget – SpicyIP Summer School is now accepting applications! As we near the end of April, here’s a roundup of our blog posts, case summaries and top IP developments in the country
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