Welcome back to another week of Bells & Whistles! A quick reminder: the SpicyIP–jhana Blogpost Writing Competition is still open — so if you’ve been meaning to write, this is your nudge! Bell of the Week: Open Source Drug Discovery (OSDD) Initiative Some Bells don’t just chime — they challenge the way we think. This
... Continue Reading.SpicyIP Weekly Review (December 1 – December 7)
Starting the month with an analysis of the Delhi HC’s judgment in Novo v. Reddy in the Ozempic dispute. Section 3(k) in the news again in Ab Initio v. Controller, and a trademark battle over the word ‘choice’. This and much more in this week’s SpicyIP Weekly Review. Anything we are missing out on? Drop
... Continue Reading.A CLOAK OF PROTECTION: UNRAVELLING JUDICIAL OVERREACH IN PRE-ARREST DIRECTIONS
INTRODUCTIONThis article analyses the Supreme Court’s decision in Sanjay Kumar Gupta v. State of U.P. & Ors., Criminal Appeal (Arising out of SLP (Crl.) Nos. 17464–17465 of 2025), delivered by a Division Bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta. The Judgment, pronounced on 1 December 2025, examines the legality of the Allahabad High
... Continue Reading.GUARDIANS OF THE WILD: SUPREME COURT’S RESTORATION MANDATE FOR CORBETT NATIONAL PARK
INTRODUCTIONIn Re: Corbett (2025), decided on 17 November 2025 by a Bench led by Chief Justice B.R. Gavai, the Supreme Court of India delivered a landmark Judgment aimed at rescuing the deteriorating ecology of the Corbett Tiger Reserve. The Court issued strong directions to regulate tourism, restore damaged core areas and reform long-term conservation policies.
... Continue Reading.Transfer of Property Prior to Suit Bars Attachment Under Order 38 Rule 5 CPC
Attachment before judgment is an extraordinary remedy granted to a plaintiff to secure satisfaction of a future decree. However, the law places clear limits on the circumstances in which such attachment can be ordered. A critical safeguard embedded in Order 38 Rule 5 CPC ensures that attachment cannot be used to defeat already-existing and genuine
... Continue Reading.Is Mere Inconvenience Enough to Seek Case Transfer? Supreme Court Evaluates the Limits
The Supreme Court’s 2025 ruling in Golla Naraesh Kumar Yadav v. Kotak Mahindra Bank marks a pivotal moment in transfer jurisprudence under the NI Act, where the Court recognised that inconvenience in attending trial is not merely a matter of distance, but a factor capable of affecting access to justice, legal defence, and fair trial
... Continue Reading.Maxim Mastery Test: 40 Legal Maxims MCQs to Sharpen Your Mind
Legal maxims condense centuries of legal wisdom into just a few words. Knowing them isn’t merely academic — it sharpens argument, aids interpretation, and gives precision to legal thought. To support your preparation and quick revision, Legal Bites presents a focused set of 40 MCQs on key maxims, perfect for exams, interviews, and everyday legal
... Continue Reading.Strategic CLAT PG Preparation: Time Management, Reading & Practice
Cracking CLAT PG demands far more than familiarity with law subjects. It requires strategic reading, disciplined practice, planned revisions, and the ability to handle both factual and analytical questions under time pressure. The exam rewards conceptual clarity rather than rote learning, and the real differentiator between a good and great score lies in strategy—especially how
... Continue Reading.Can Bail Be Granted Solely on Parity Without Examining the Accused’s Individual Role?
The jurisprudence of bail requires courts to delicately balance two competing interests—the fundamental right to personal liberty and the need to ensure the integrity of the criminal process. While bail is the rule and jail the exception, the courts must nonetheless ensure that the grant of bail does not compromise justice or public interest. Within
... Continue Reading.Linklaters Advised Latitude.sh on its US$300 Million Acquisition by Megaport Limited
Linklaters Advised Latitude.sh on its US$300 Million Acquisition by Megaport Limited Linklaters advised Latitude.sh on its US$300 million acquisition by Megaport Ltd (ASX: MPT1), the latest in a series of complex cross-border digital infrastructure transactions for the firm. The acquisition, which closed on November 26, 2025, combines Megaport’s private, high-speed connectivity fabric with Latitude.sh’s compute
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