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The Calcutta High Court recently upheld the Controller’s rejection of a patent application based on the old 2017 CRI Guidelines. In examining the order, Shailraj Jhalnia writes about the nature of these guidelines and whether the Controller and the Court’s reliance on the older version was justified. Shailraj is a third year law student pursuing

Family pension is a critical form of post-retirement social security designed to support the dependents of deceased government servants. The underlying purpose of the scheme is to prevent destitution among dependents who rely on the employee’s income. However, questions often arise as to which dependents qualify—especially in cases involving adult children with disabilities. One particularly

The appellate process under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC), is designed not merely as a re-hearing of a case but as a structured examination of the correctness of trial court findings. One recurring question in appellate practice is whether parties can introduce new evidence at the appellate stage, a possibility regulated by Order

The National Seminar on “NyayaSpandana: Empowering Legal Literacy”, organized by the Social Justice Forum of the International Sai Sewa Trust (ISST), concluded successfully on 24th August 2025. The virtual gathering brought together eminent legal experts, educators, grassroots leaders, and social workers in a collective effort to strengthen legal literacy and bridge the gap between legal

Al Tamimi & Company advised on the sale of Seagrass Boutique Hospitality Group to Japan’s Colowide Co., Ltd. Al Tamimi & Company advised on the sale of Seagrass Boutique Hospitality Group – widely recognised for owning the Hunter & Barrel restaurant group – to Japan’s Colowide Co., Ltd. The transaction connects two key markets, the

The Right to Education (RTE) is a fundamental right under Article 21-A of the Constitution of India, which ensures that every child has access to education as a basic necessity of life. It is not merely about classroom instruction but also about enabling holistic development, fostering equality, and nurturing human dignity. However, in practice, this

The Consumer Protection Act, 1986 (“1986 Act”) has long been hailed as a landmark social welfare legislation designed to provide speedy and inexpensive remedies to consumers. However, the scheme of enforcement of consumer forum orders has often generated confusion, particularly after the 2002 Amendment substituted Section 25. The controversy centered on whether the expression “interim

The Supreme Court of India addressed a pressing issue in this case that has repeatedly plagued the judicial system: inordinate delays in pronouncing judgments after hearings are concluded. The matter stemmed from a criminal appeal that had been pending before the Allahabad High Court since 2008 and, despite being heard and reserved for judgment in

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advised The Chemours Company FC, LLC on strategic cross-border arrangement with SRF Limited The Leading law firm, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advised as legal counsel to The Chemours Company FC, LLC (NYSE: CC), a global chemistry company with leading market positions in Thermal & Specialized Solutions (TSS), Titanium Technologies (TT), and Advanced Performance

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advised JSW Steel on acquisition of Saffron Resources Private Limited The Leading Law firm, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas acted as legal counsel to JSW Steel Limited in connection with the acquisition of the entire shareholding of Saffron Resources Private Limited. Saffron holds lands admeasuring approximately 887 acres in Dhenkanal District, Odisha, which JSW