Of late, private news agency Asian News International (“ANI”) has established its presence in the realm of copyright litigation through its involvement in the OpenAI case (discussed here). The instant case, however, throws open the Pandora’s box, and takes the discussion beyond proprietary rights to Constitutional freedoms. Earlier highlighted by the Reporters’ Collective, and now
... Continue Reading.Khaitan & Co Advised Shree Naman Residency On Record-Breaking Luxury Apartment Sale
Khaitan & Co Advised Shree Naman Residency on Record-Breaking Luxury Apartment Sale Khaitan & Co advised Shree Naman Residency on the sale of two duplex luxury residential units measuring a total of 22,572 sq. ft. located in Worli, Mumbai, for a total consideration of INR 639 crores. This marks India’s most expensive residential apartment sale
... Continue Reading.Khaitan & Co Advised ILP 4 India 1 Private Limited On Land Acquisition In Andheri
Khaitan & Co Advised ILP 4 India 1 Private Limited On Land Acquisition In Andheri Khaitan & Co acted as legal counsel to ILP 4 India 1 Private Limited (an IndoSpace entity) in connection with the acquisition of land admeasuring approximately 4 acres, along with existing structures situated in Andheri, for a total consideration of
... Continue Reading.[Part II] ANI v. Open AI – The Storage Paradox is More Than Just Transient!
Following the discussion on non-applicability of ‘derivative work’ theory in the Indian context in light of the ANI v. OpenAI case, in Part of her post, Shama Mahajan argues that the Fair Use defence of incidental or transient storage will be weak against the infringement allegations, given the dynamics of how the data processing and
... Continue Reading.Matthew Regan Joins Skadden As Litigation Partner In Chicago
Matthew Regan Joins Skadden as Litigation Partner in Chicago Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP has welcomed Matthew Regan as a partner in the firm’s Litigation Group in Chicago, effective May 28, 2025. Mr. Regan, a seasoned trial lawyer with three decades of experience, brings a wealth of expertise representing both plaintiffs and defendants
... Continue Reading.[Part I] ANI v. Open AI – A Lesson in Resisting the Temptation to Borrow Excessively without Legislative Sanction
In light of the first few issues framed by the Court in ANI v. OpenAI copyright dispute, Shama Mahajan in this two part post discusses the problem of excessive judicial borrowing and fair use defence vis a vis storage. In Part I of the post, she explains non-applicability of ‘derivative work’ theory in the Indian
... Continue Reading.Trial Procedure for Warrant Cases under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
Under Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS), warrant cases maintain their traditional definition, mirroring the classification found under the CrPC. The classification of offences into summons and warrant cases is rooted in the severity of punishment prescribed. Warrant cases, due to their serious nature, are tried with stricter procedural safeguards to ensure justice and adherence
... Continue Reading.Case Summary: Kaustubh Khera v. State of Madhya Pradesh & Ors. (2025) | Termination of Civil Judge During Probation
In a landmark judgment delivered on 7th May 2025, the Madhya Pradesh High Court at Jabalpur decisively upheld the discharge of a probationary Civil Judge, Kaustubh Khera, from judicial service. The ruling, passed by Chief Justice Suresh Kumar Kait and Justice Vivek Jain, clarified the scope of judicial review in such matters and reinforced the
... Continue Reading.Repudiation of Marriage by Option of Puberty
Muslim personal law in India is governed by a combination of Quranic injunctions, Hadith (Prophet’s traditions), and various schools of jurisprudence. One of the unique provisions under Muslim law is the option of puberty or khyar-ul-bulugh, a legal remedy available to a minor spouse, particularly the wife, to repudiate a marriage contracted during childhood. This
... Continue Reading.[Part II] Going Green as a Garnish—A Brief Analyses of Green Trademarks Situation in India and related Ethos
Continuing the discussion on greenwashing, Part II of Dr. Sunanda Bharti’s post will deal with the relevant changes that can be made in the Indian laws to address the issue of greenwashing. Dr. Bharti is a Professor in Law at Delhi University and has written several guest posts for us, which can be viewed here. Image by
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