Dagar v. A R Rahman Controversy: Is the Law Out of Tune with Indian Classical Music?

In a copyright battle between two musical maestros, the Delhi High Court held that the song ‘Veera Raja Veera’ from Ponniyin Selvan 2 prima facie infringed the copyright of Ustad Faiyaz Wasifuddin Dagar’s musical composition ‘Shiva Stuti’. The film song was composed by ace musical composer A. R. Rahman. Overlooking the non-original components of the

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Justice M.K. Gupta Shares Legal Wisdom at NLU Prayagraj’s ‘Beyond the Judgements’ Series

Prayagraj, May 3, 2025 — “Dealing with sensitive issues requires years of experience, a solid understanding of the law, and a strong commitment to the public interest,” remarked Hon’ble Mr. Justice Manoj Kumar Gupta, Senior Judge, Allahabad High Court, during the second episode of the flagship series Beyond the Judgements hosted by Dr. Rajendra Prasad

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SUPREME COURT CLARIFIES IMPOSITION OF LIQUIDATED DAMAGES IN DELAYED CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS

SUPREME COURT CLARIFIES IMPOSITION OF LIQUIDATED DAMAGES IN DELAYED CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS The Judgment in the Case of Consolidated Construction Consortium Limited v. Software Technology Parks of India (CIVIL APPEAL NO. 5383 OF 2024), was delivered by a Division Bench of the Supreme Court of India, comprising Hon’ble Justice Abhay S. Oka and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan

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DSK Legal Advised Sapiens (UK) Limited On The Acquisition Of Coforge AdvantageGo Limited

DSK Legal advised Sapiens (UK) Limited on the acquisition of Coforge AdvantageGo Limited DSK Legal advised and assisted Sapiens (UK) Limited, an affiliate of Sapiens International Corporation (NV) (“Sapiens”), in connection with its acquisition of 100% shareholding in Coforge AdvantageGo Limited (“Target”) from Coforge UK Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Coforge Limited. As part

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THE CONSIDERATION CONUNDRUM; SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS NEW JURISDICTIONAL RULES IN CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT

THE CONSIDERATION CONUNDRUM; SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS NEW JURISDICTIONAL RULES IN CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT On April 29 2025, a Division Bench of the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice P.S. Narasimha and Justice Manoj Misra, delivered its judgment in Rutu Mihir Panchal &Ors. v. Union of India & Ors. (Writ Petition (C) No. 282 of 2021 and Special

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Nitin Konchady Joins Ropes & Gray’s Market-Leading Finance And Credit Opportunities Practice In New York

Nitin Konchady Joins Ropes & Gray’s Market-Leading Finance and Credit Opportunities Practice in New York Ropes & Gray has announced the addition of Nitin Konchady as a partner in the firm’s finance and credit opportunities practice in New York. Konchady, a seasoned capital markets lawyer, specializes in distressed and special situations capital markets transactions and

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