Author: Legal 60

5 years of the SciHub saga, multiple orders, and finally a blocked SciHub – a deep dive into the twists and turns of the case. A post discussing Benjamin Sobel’s paper on Copyright Accelerationism and another on the Supreme Court’s order on post-sale confusion. This and a lot more on last week’s SpicyIP Weekly Review.

Trilegal appoints Nishith Mehta as Leader of Risk and Compliance Practice Trilegal, a leading full-service law firm, has announced the appointment of Nishith Mehta as the Leader of its Risk and Compliance Practice. His joining underscores the firm’s commitment to delivering integrated legal and regulatory risk solutions in an increasingly complex governance landscape. Nishant Parikh

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas represented Asian Energy Impact Trust plc in the sale of SolarArise India Projects to Neo Infra Income Opportunities Fund The leading law firm Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas represented Asian Energy Impact Trust plc (formerly known as ThomasLloyd Energy Impact Trust plc, previously listed on the London Stock Exchange), acting through the joint liquidators,

The question of whether statutes enacted or published in vernacular languages can be treated as authoritative texts in High Courts raises significant constitutional and jurisprudential concerns. In a multilingual country like India, the balance between promoting regional languages and maintaining uniformity in judicial proceedings has long been debated. The Constitution of India, particularly Article 348,

Tamil Nadu Judicial Services Exam (Civil Judge Exam) is conducted by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) to recruit Civil Judges in the Tamil Nadu State Judicial Service. It is one of the most competitive and prestigious law career opportunities in the state. The exam is conducted in three stages: Preliminary Examination (Objective, OMR

Gujarat Judicial Services Exam (Civil Judge Exam) is conducted by the Gujarat High Court to recruit eligible candidates for the post of Civil Judge. This competitive examination is one of the most sought-after law career opportunities in Gujarat. The exam is conducted in three stages: Preliminary Examination* – Online objective test with multiple-choice questions and

The Indian Income Tax Act, 1961 empowers tax authorities not only to levy penalties but also to initiate criminal prosecution against taxpayers who attempt to evade tax. However, the Act also provides a settlement mechanism under Chapter XIXA, allowing assessees to disclose income, pay tax, and seek immunity from penalty and prosecution. The Supreme Court

Prayagraj, August 30, 2025 — Dr. Rajendra Prasad National Law University, Prayagraj (RPNLU) achieved a historic milestone by successfully hosting its first International Debate Competition 2025, organized by the Debate and Discussion Club (DDC). The event marked a significant step in the university’s journey of academic excellence and global engagement. A Debate on Global Peace

Marriage in Hindu law is traditionally viewed as a sacrament (sanskara) rather than a contract. Unlike Western legal systems, where registration creates validity, Hindu marriage is valid when solemnised by customary rites and ceremonies. In the modern legal context, registration of marriages has been encouraged and in many states made compulsory for administrative and evidentiary

The introduction of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS), brought sweeping changes to India’s criminal procedure framework. One of the most debated provisions is Section 193(9), which empowers investigating agencies to conduct further investigation even after the filing of a police report under Section 193(3). The controversy arises from the interplay between Section 193(9)