The Supreme Court of India has delivered a significant judgment that narrows the scope of voyeurism under Section 354C of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), now Section 77 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The ruling provides judicial clarity on a common yet legally misunderstood situation—clicking or recording a woman’s photograph in a public setting
... Continue Reading.College Overview: Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan National Institute of Law, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
As part of the NAAC A++ accredited Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University, the National Institute of Law in Bhubaneswar offers structured legal programmes ranging from integrated law degrees to postgraduate study. The institute combines academics with moots, seminars and institutional events to support professional growth and legal exposure. College Overview College Name: SOA National Institute of
... Continue Reading.Establishment of Permanent Subsidiary Body on Article 8(j) of the CBD: A New Direction for IPLCs and Traditional Knowledge Protection?
The CBD’s recent creation of a permanent body for Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (SB8J) marks a significant shift in how global biodiversity governance engages with traditional knowledge. But does SB8J offer real change or just renewed symbolism? Achyuth B Nandan examines this question and looks at the implications of this development. Achyuth is a
... Continue Reading.SUPREME COURT HOLDS THAT A CANDIDATE CAN’T BE DISQUALIFIED MERELY FOR NOT HAVING DEGREE TITLE IF CORE SUBJECT WAS STUDIED
The Supreme Court of India gave Judgment in a recent case titled ‘Laxmikant Sharma v. State of Madhya Pradesh and Others’ (Special Leave Petition (Civil) No. 18907 of 2025) interpreting the educational qualifications in recruitment matters, the application of constitutional principles to contractual employment and the imperative of natural justice in administrative proceedings. The Two
... Continue Reading.Understanding Related Party Transactions in Corporate Governance
Understanding Related Party Transactions in Corporate Governance Effective governance of RPTs relies on robust systems and ethical practices to prevent misuse and regulatory avoidance. INTRODUCTION Every company, at some juncture, finds itself transacting with people or entities already in its sphere of influence, including directors, key managerial personnel (KMPs), their relatives, firms or private companies
... Continue Reading.SpicyIP Bells & Whistles: IP Events and Opportunities (08.12.2025)
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
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