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Almost at the end of March with a post on the wonder drug Semaglutide’s patent expiry and its impact in India. Post on the Calcutta HC’s judgment removing subject-matter objections to the registration of GUIs as a design under the Designs Act. Another post on the government-led blocking of 3100+ Telegram channels marking a significant

                                               While taking a humane approach, the Gujarat High Court in a most learned, laudable, landmark, logical and latest judgment titled Mansiben Wo Dharmendrabhai Keshavjibhai Ghetiya Do Bhagvanjibhai Ganeshbhai Bhimani vs Keshavjibhai Damjibhai

INTRODUCTIONIn Central Transmission Utility of India Ltd. v. Sumit Binani & Ors., 2026 INSC 284, decided on 23 March 2026, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice Sanjay Kumar and Justice K. Vinod Chandran, examined the legality of appropriation of security deposits during the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP).The Court held that adjustment of a

INTRODUCTIONIn M/s Bharat Udyog Ltd. v. Ambernath Municipal Council, 2026 INSC 288, decided on 24 March 2026, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha and Justice Alok Aradhe, reaffirmed a foundational principle of arbitration law: arbitration is rooted in consent and cannot be imposed unilaterally.The Court upheld the Bombay High Court’s decision

INTRODUCTIONIn Sharada Sanghi & Ors. v. Asha Agarwal & Ors., 2026 INSC 292, decided on 25 March 2026, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Augustine George Masih, delivered a significant ruling on the interplay between execution proceedings, res judicata and abuse of process.While holding that dismissal of a suit for

The Supreme Court in Sharada Sanghi & Ors. v. Asha Agarwal & Ors. (2026) delivered a significant ruling clarifying the interplay between execution proceedings, res judicata, and equitable principles governing litigant conduct. The judgment, authored by Justice Dipankar Datta, addresses whether a decree-holder can enforce rights in execution against third parties after abandoning earlier proceedings

In a significant interim order affecting rural governance across Maharashtra, the Bombay High Court has permitted outgoing Sarpanchs to continue functioning as Administrators after the expiry of their tenure. However, the Court imposed a crucial limitation, such that administrators are barred from taking policy decisions or incurring major expenditure. The decision came in a batch

Delhi High Court Grants Dynamic Injunction to Curb Illegal Streaming of TATA IPL 2026, Protects Exclusive Broadcast Rights Introduction The Delhi High Court granted an ex-parte ad-interim dynamic injunction in favour of JioStar India Private Limited, restraining unauthorized streaming and broadcasting of the TATA IPL 2026. Justice Tushar Rao Gedela held that the plaintiff had

Bombay High Court Quashes Patent Refusal to Medipack, Stresses Duty to Give Reasoned Orders Introduction The Bombay High Court set aside a patent refusal order against Medipack Global Ventures Pvt Ltd, holding that the decision was unreasoned and violative of principles of natural justice. Justice Arif S. Doctor emphasised that reasons are the “heart and

Delhi High Court Records Settlement in ‘Singh & Singh’ Trademark Dispute, CA Firm to Rebrand and Transfer Domain Introduction The Delhi High Court decreed a trademark infringement suit filed by Singh and Singh Law Firm LLP against Singh and Singh Chartered Accountants after recording a settlement between the parties. Justice Jyoti Singh directed the defendants