Pre-Arbitration Dispute Resolution: Examining Judicial Approaches to Section 11(6) of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996

Pre-Arbitration Dispute Resolution: Examining Judicial Approaches to Section 11(6) of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 When a party fails to exhaust pre-arbitration mechanisms and files an application under Section 11(6) of the Act seeking appointment of arbitrators, it may become necessary for the court to decide if the application under Section 11(6) of the

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Trilegal Advised Mahindra Lifespace On INR 15 Billion Rights Issue Under SEBI’s New Framework

Trilegal Advised Mahindra Lifespace on INR 15 Billion Rights Issue Under SEBI’s New Framework Trilegal represented Mahindra Lifespace Developers Limited, a leading pan‑India real estate developer within the Mahindra Group, in its INR 15,000 million rights issue of equity shares. The proceeds are earmarked for debt repayment. This initiative was among the first rights issues launched following SEBI’s updated rights issue

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A Stumble on the Tightrope?: How the Delhi High Court’s Ruling in Zeria Pharmaceuticals Could Stifle Innovation

The Delhi High Court recently dismissed an appeal against the Controller’s order rejecting a patent for an intermediate on the grounds of Section 3(d). Analysing the Court’s decision, SpicyIP intern Ayush Shetty argues how the Court might have erred in applying the provision by comparing the intermediate with the final product. Ayush is a fourth-year

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CJI B.R. Gavai Highlights India’s Constitutional Vision of Inclusive Justice in Milan

Chief Justice of India, Justice B.R. Gavai, addressed a distinguished gathering of judges, legal experts, and international lawyers at the Milan Courts on the topic, “Role of Constitution in Delivering Socio-Economic Justice in a Country: Reflections from 75 Years of Indian Constitution.” This historic address marked his first visit to Milan and was hosted by

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Khaitan & Co Successfully Represents Saregama India Limited In Landmark Copyright Suit

Khaitan & Co Successfully Represents Saregama India Limited in Landmark Copyright Suit Khaitan & Co advised and successfully represented Saregama India Limited (“Saregama”) before the Bombay High Court in Commercial Intellectual Property Rights Suit No. 101 of 2012, filed by Ms. Rupali Shah, successor to noted film producer O.P. Rahlan. The suit raised significant issues

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Khaitan & Co Advised CLR Facility Services On USD 15 Million Investment By British International Investment

Khaitan & Co advised CLR Facility Services on USD 15 Million Investment by British International Investment Khaitan & Co advised CLR Facility Services Private Limited (“CLR”) and its promoters on raising capital from British International Investment plc, the UK’s development finance institution. The total deal is valued at approximately USD 15 million. The investment will

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Walking on ‘Thin’ Ice: DHC Domestically Injuncts Reddy’s from Selling Novo Nordisk’s Weightloss Drug

[A big thanks to Praharsh and Swaraj for their inputs on this post.] [Disclaimer: Long post ahead] A recent order (pdf) by the Delhi High Court (DHC) has drawn significant attention regarding the manufacture and availability of the diabetes management and weight-loss assistance drug semaglutide (sold as Wegovy and Ozempic). On 29 May 2025, the Single

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