7th Annual Summer School on Understanding Indian Consumer and Competition Law | School of Legal Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology

School of Legal Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology is organising its 7th Annual Summer School on ‘Understanding Indian Consumer and Competition Law’ to be held online, commencing from 24 June 2025. About the School of Legal Studies One of the oldest law schools in India, the School of Legal Studies was established in

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Taking a closer look at the Draft CRI Guidelines 2025 

Long post ahead! Last week, we ran a post informing our readers about the Draft Guidelines for Examination of Computer-Related Inventions (CRI), 2025 (hereinafter draft guidelines), which was made open for public consultations. Our readers would know that the last CRI guidelines were issued in 2017. On a prima facie reading of the draft guidelines,

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Case Summary: Builders Association of India v. Cement Manufacturers Association & Ors. (2016) | Anti-Competitive Agreements

In one of the most significant cartelisation cases in India, the Builders Association of India (BAI) filed information under Section 19(1)(a) of the Competition Act, 2002 against the Cement Manufacturers’ Association (CMA) and 11 leading cement manufacturers, alleging anti-competitive practices in contravention of Sections 3 and 4 of the Act. Title of Case: Builders Association

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FAQs on the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

Get quick answers! FAQs on the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023. Clarify your doubts and grasp the procedural reforms in India’s new criminal justice system. FAQs on the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 1) What is the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023? Answer: The BNSS is a comprehensive legislation enacted to replace the

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Case Summary: DJP & Ors. v. DJO (2025) | Singapore Sets Precedent in Copy-Paste Arbitration Case

On 8th April 2025, the Singapore Court of Appeal issued a decisive ruling in DJP and others v. DJO [2025] SGCA(I) 2, reaffirming Singapore’s commitment to fair and impartial arbitration. The case has captured international attention due to the court’s decision to set aside an arbitral award that incorporated more than 200 paragraphs copied from

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UNDER THE PREVENTION OF CORRUPTION ACT, NO PRELIMINARY ENQUIRY REQUIRED IF F.I.R IS BASED ON A DETAILED SOURCE REPORT

UNDER THE PREVENTION OF CORRUPTION ACT, NO PRELIMINARY ENQUIRY REQUIRED IF F.I.R IS BASED ON A DETAILED SOURCE REPORT  The Supreme Court in the matter of State of Karnataka Vs Sri Channakleshava HD & Anr (Special Leave Petition (Criminal) No. 16212 of 2024) has laid down the principle revolving the requirement of a preliminary enquiry

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