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Recently, in Nippon v. Controller, the Delhi High Court intervened to rein in an unduly rigid view of proof of right adopted by the Patent Office. Explaining the judgement, Dipti examines how the Court dealt with proof of right, employer–employee ownership, and the premature invocation of Section 68, and what these moves mean for patent

Dentons Appoints Capital Markets Partner Peter Cullen in Dubai The global law firm, Dentons, the world’s largest global law firm, has appointed Peter Cullen as Capital Markets partner in its Dubai office. Peter Cullen joins the firm’s growing Middle East Banking and Finance team, bringing expertise in Debt Capital Markets (DCM) and Structured Products, with

Dentons advised Imkan on acquisition of 51% stake in Majestic Marine Investments Group LLC The Global Law firm, Dentons, advised Imkan, a leading global master developer and subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Capital Group (ADCG), on its strategic acquisition of a 51% stake in Majestic Marine Investments Group LLC (Majestic Group), a leading marine engineering and

Maintenance under Hindu law is not merely a statutory right but a social obligation deeply rooted in ancient Hindu jurisprudence. The Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 (hereinafter “HAMA”) codifies this moral and legal duty, aiming to protect vulnerable family members from destitution. One of the most contested questions under this Act concerns the right

In Anand Khosla v. Punam Kumari Singh, the Bombay High Court quietly retreats from the Supreme Court’s settled position on arbitrability. Analysing the decision, Aditya Bhargava argues that it misapplies the rights in rem/personam distinction while considering the arbitrability of IP disputes under Vidya Drolia, and improperly legitimises the splitting of causes of action. Aditya

Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 plays a central role in preserving the credibility of cheque-based commercial transactions. The offence created under the provision is not linked to the failure of a business deal as a whole, but to the dishonour of a specific negotiable instrument after compliance with the statutory scheme. In

The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 (RTE Act) represents one of the most ambitious social legislations in post-constitutional India. It operationalises Article 21A of the Constitution, which guarantees free and compulsory education to all children between the ages of six and fourteen. Beyond its immediate goal of universal elementary education,

Addleshaw Goddard Expands Abu Dhabi Team with Partners Andrew Carter, Matthew Williams and Richard Davies The global law firm Addleshaw Goddard has expanded its presence in the UAE capital through the relocation of two senior partners and the appointment of a Construction & Engineering partner to its Abu Dhabi office, reinforcing the firm’s long-term commitment

“No Blanket Bans on Cancer Drugs”: Delhi High Court Reworks Patent Injunction Test Introduction The Delhi High Court has underscored that courts must consciously weigh public interest before granting injunctions that deny market access to life-saving medicines. While affirming the sanctity of patent rights, the Court cautioned against mechanically restraining affordable therapies without adequate technical

                              It is imperative to note that while ruling on a significant point pertaining to the functioning of Judges, the Apex Court in a most learned, laudable, landmark, logical and latest judgment titled Nirbhay Singh Suliya vs State of Uttar Pradesh