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Recently, the Ministry of Commerce proposed an amendment to the Copyright Rules making it mandatory for owners or licensors of literary work, musical work, and sound recording to establish an online payment mechanism to collect license fees. SpicyIP Intern Riddhi Yogesh Bhutada writes on this proposal, analysing the implications it may have on the copyright enforcement

The Supreme Court’s verdict in Amlesh Kumar v. State of Bihar addresses a significant constitutional question concerning the permissibility of narco-analysis tests on accused persons. The judgment reaffirms the principles laid down in Selvi v. State of Karnataka (2010) 7 SCC 263. It establishes the contours for voluntary narco-analysis tests within the framework of criminal

Morrison Foerster Expands Asia Practice with the Addition of Xuanyi Liu as Partner in Singapore Morrison Foerster has announced the addition of Xuanyi Liu as a Partner in its Private Funds Group in Singapore, further strengthening its presence in Asia. Liu joins the firm from Gibson Dunn & Crutcher, where he served as a Senior

Kartik Bajpai Joins SK Attorneys as Partner in Dispute Resolution Practice in New Delhi SK Attorneys has announced the addition of Kartik Bajpai as a Partner in its Dispute Resolution practice. He will be based out of the firm’s New Delhi office. Kartik brings over 14 years of experience in civil, commercial, and criminal litigation.

Neytra Nayak Joins Fox & Mandal as Associate Partner in Bengaluru Office Fox & Mandal has announced the addition of Neytra Nayak as an Associate Partner in its Corporate & Commercial and Capital Markets & Securities Law practice groups. She will be based in the firm’s Bengaluru office. Neytra is an alumna of the West

The appellate jurisdiction of High Courts in criminal matters under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (previously, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973) is a crucial safeguard for the accused. It provides an opportunity to seek rectification of judicial errors, challenge wrongful convictions, and contest disproportionate sentencing. However, a recurring question in criminal jurisprudence is whether

Baker McKenzie Appoints Sunny Mann As Global Chair Baker McKenzie, a leading global law firm, has announced the election of Sunny Mann, International Trade, Compliance and Investigations Partner, as the firm’s new Global Chair. He will take over the role from Milton Cheng in October 2025 for a four-year term. Based in London, Sunny currently

In this article we will discuss about procedure for Change in Name of Private Limited Company , A Private Limited company can change its Name with the Approval of Shareholders via Special Resolution and Central Government , for Change in Name of Company Following procedure is required to be followed : Procedure for Change in

The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) replaces the colonial-era Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) as part of India’s broader criminal law reform. Among its many changes, the BNSS redefines and re-regulates the power of the police to conduct searches of persons and premises. The purpose is twofold: to enable effective criminal investigations and

Losing someone you love is hard enough. When it happens because of someone else’s negligence, the pain can feel unbearable. Filing a wrongful death claim won’t fix the loss, but it can bring some justice and help with the financial strain that often follows. That’s why having the right attorney matters. An experienced wrongful death