Month: April 2025

Amidst protests from political parties over his recent stand up set “Naya Bharat” and the looming threat of prosecution over jokes cracked on Maharashtra Deputy CM, Kunal Kamra faces new challenges in the form of copyright strikes on YouTube over this standup special. In this two part post, Anjali explains the controversy and discusses whether

In Part I of this post, Anjali attempted to examine how Indian copyright law (fair dealing, in this context) intersects with parody and political satire in the case of Kunal Kamra’s comedy special Naya Bharat. But copyright was seemingly only the first hurdle. As the controversy unfolded, a more troubling pattern emerged: the instrumental use

International Humanitarian Law (IHL), also known as the law of armed conflict or the law of war, is a body of legal rules that seeks to limit the effects of armed conflict for humanitarian reasons. It protects individuals who are not or are no longer participating in hostilities and restricts the means and methods of

It is not uncommon for a crime to be committed by a single individual. However, there are instances where multiple persons are involved, working together in planning, aiding, abetting, and executing a criminal act in unison. Such individuals are referred to as accomplices. According to general understanding, an accomplice is a person who intentionally and

Trilegal Advised Tata Sons And Tata Electronics On Fiscal Support Agreement For Semiconductor Fab Project In Gujarat Trilegal advised Tata Sons and Tata Electronics on the fiscal support agreement executed with the India Semiconductor Mission, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, for the establishment of India’s first commercial semiconductor fabrication facility in Dholera, Gujarat. The

DSK Legal Advised Climate Impact Partners On Afforestation Project With Terra Natural Capital And Microsoft In Madhya Pradesh DSK Legal advised Climate Impact Partners, United Kingdom (CIP) on its landmark 20,000-hectare Panna afforestation project in Madhya Pradesh, India. The project aims to remove three million tonnes of carbon and deliver extensive socio-environmental benefits to local

The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 proposes significant changes to the Waqf Act, 1995, a key legislation governing the administration, protection, and regulation of waqf properties in India. These properties, endowed permanently for religious or charitable purposes under Islamic law, have often been embroiled in disputes, mismanagement, and encroachments. This amendment reflects the government’s intention to

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas Advised Perkant Tech Private Limited On Its First Primary Round Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advised Perkant Tech Private Limited (“Company”) in relation to its first primary round, led by Yournest Innovative Products VC Fund III and Sanchi Connect Private Limited. The Company specializes in the manufacturing and commercialization of novel and patented prognostic

Khaitan & Co Advised Liquor Vend Allottees Before The Supreme Court Of India Khaitan & Co successfully strategized, advised, and appeared on behalf of successful liquor vend allottees before the Supreme Court of India in a Special Leave Petition challenging the Interim Order passed by the High Court of Punjab and Haryana. The Supreme Court

Clyde & Co Advised JA Mitsui Leasing Capital Corporation On Loan Facility To Blue Squared Group For Bulk Carrier Acquisition Clyde & Co advised JA Mitsui Leasing Capital Corporation (JAML) on a loan facility extended to blue squared Group as borrower, to finance the purchase of one bulk carrier. JAML is a Japanese leasing company