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Legal Bites presents a curated compilation of Important Judgments of the Allahabad High Court (2025), highlighting the court’s nuanced approach to contemporary legal challenges across criminal law, family law, service jurisprudence, constitutional rights, and personal liberty. From medical negligence and cybercrime investigations to pension entitlements, dignity in live-in relationships, juvenile justice, and respect for national

Arkan Secures Final Acquittal in Landmark USD 180 Million Money Laundering Case The Kuwait-based law firm offering legal services across the Middle East, with a strong focus on Kuwait and the wider Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, Arkan Legal Consultants, has secured a final and binding judgment resulting in the acquittal of its client in

Welcome to the first Bells & Whistles newsletter of 2026! As we ease into the new year, a quick reminder that this is also the time when SpicyIP looks back before moving forward. Every year, we put together an Annual Review capturing the most significant IP developments, and the 2025 review is now out. It brings together some

Chanakya National Law University, Patna is conducting a three day Certificate Course on Cyber Security & Digital Forensics in Blended Mode (Online or In-person), commencing from January 9–11, 2026. About CNLU Patna Established on 15 July 2006 under the Chanakya National Law University Act, 2006 and recognised under Sections 2(f) and 12(B) of the UGC

Trilegal Strengthens Life Sciences and Healthcare Practice with Ashwin Sapra as Equity Partner The leading one of India’s law firms, Trilegal, has strengthened its life sciences and healthcare capabilities with the addition of seasoned lawyer Ashwin Sapra as an equity partner in the corporate practice. Ashwin brings over 25 years of domestic and international experience

Starting 2026 with India’s top IP developments of 2025! 3 new posts for our readers criticising the DPIIT AI-Copyright Working Paper. A post on the SHANTI Act the possibility of getting patents for peaceful uses of nuclear energy. This and much more in this week’s SpicyIP Weekly Review. Anything we are missing out on? Drop

Last month, the TorrentFreak team (by the way, a great source for copyright and piracy news reporting!) reached out to us regarding a criminal copyright decision in State of M.P. v. Priyank & Ors. from Judicial Magistrate of First Class(JMFC), Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh). A big thanks to them for bringing this acquittal decision to our

Adding to the steady stream of critiques on the DPIIT Working Paper on the interface of Copyright and AI, my post focuses on the proposed statutory recommendations, specifically, on how the proposal seeks to create new legal rights with no analysis of the corresponding duties and liabilities that will be triggered. In February, 2024 the

Legal Bites brings together notable Karnataka High Court judgments from 2025 that illuminate how the judiciary is responding to changing social realities and legal complexities. Addressing issues ranging from crimes against women and child protection to service benefits, religious inclusivity, and senior citizens’ welfare, these decisions offer valuable insight into contemporary judicial thinking. Important Judgments

Every New Year brings with it renewed hope, ambitious targets, and fresh promises. For Judiciary and CLAT aspirants, however, the New Year is not merely a change of calendar—it is a critical checkpoint. It is a moment to reflect on preparation strategies, correct past mistakes, and, most importantly, replace fleeting motivation with sustained discipline. In