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Copyright Law and the Creator Economy: Transformative Use and Due Process in the Digital Age The emergence of digital platforms has facilitated the rise of the creator economy, a decentralised ecosystem in which individuals function as publishers, critics, educators, and entertainers without reliance on traditional media institutions “Copyright law is premised on the promotion of

CCI orders enquiry into Indigo over flight cancellation, fare hike in December 2025 The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has directed an investigation into whether India’s largest airline, Indigo, abused its dominant position by cancelling flights, restricting capacity and charging higher fares in the aftermath of the December 2025 disruption. During the first week of

Legal Bites presents the CLAT UG Mock Legal Practice Questions – January 2026, thoughtfully curated to refine your preparation strategy and strengthen your legal aptitude for the upcoming examination. In preparing this mock test, we have tried to closely follow the CLAT UG 2026 pattern while ensuring coverage of all subjects relevant to the CLAT

S&R Associates advised IRB InvIT Fund on the INR 12.17 billion acquisition of VM7 Expressway from IRB Infrastructure Developers Limited The leading law firm in India, S&R Associates advised IRB InvIT Fund, a publicly listed infrastructure investment trust, on its INR 12.17 billion acquisition of VM7 Expressway, the concessionaire of a road project in Gujarat,

Compassionate appointment is a welfare measure designed to provide immediate relief to the family of a government employee who dies in harness. The objective is not to distribute employment as inheritance but to prevent destitution and financial crisis for those dependent on the deceased. Courts across India have repeatedly held that such appointments must be

The Union Budget 2026–27 presents a forward-looking roadmap aimed at transforming India into a Viksit Bharat through balanced growth, social inclusion, and structural reforms. The Budget emphasises people over populism, reform over rhetoric, and action over ambivalence, ensuring macroeconomic stability while nurturing domestic capabilities. It targets sustained growth of around 7 percent, moderate inflation, fiscal

SEBI proposes amendments to revamp ‘fit and proper person’ norms governing intermediaries The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has suggested amendments to Schedule II of the SEBI (Intermediaries) Regulations, 2008, dealing with the ‘Fit and Proper Person’ criteria, governing market intermediaries, their key management personnel (KMPs), and persons in control. It said that

GLA & Company promotes Asad Ahmad and Mohammed Al Awadhi to Partners The leading MENA-based law firm, GLA & Company has announced the promotion of Asad Ahmad and Mohammed Al Awadhi from Legal Directors to Partners, effective January 1, 2026. These promotions reflect the firm’s ongoing commitment to nurturing exceptional legal talent and recognizing leaders

Former Khaitan & Co Partner Aman Dwivedi Joins Temasek as VP – Legal & Regulatory Temasek, the global investment company headquartered in Singapore, has appointed Aman Dwivedi as Vice President – Legal & Regulatory (India). He joins the firm from Khaitan & Co, where he served as a Partner in the corporate practice. Prior to

Zaki Hashem, Attorneys at Law advised Alstom Egypt for Transport Projects on its EGP 1.14 billion capital increase The prominent and historic Egyptian law firm, Zaki Hashem, Attorneys at Law advised Alstom Egypt for Transport Projects on the successful completion of a cash capital increase amounting to EGP 1,148,521,600, following receipt of all necessary approvals