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On the recent Risdiplam judgement by a DB of the Delhi High Court, Dr. Victor Vaibhav Tandon takes a look at some of the crucial observations of the Court and writes on the resurrection of the disclosure-coverage conundrum, and the person in the know standard for assessing obviousness. In this two part post, Part I

Developments from CHC concerning GUIs, and clarification on the tests under Section 3(d) and 3(e), DHC’s clarification on the constitution of confidentiality clubs, and the first couple of podcasts from our latest endeavors– SpicyIPTV This and much more in this week’s SpicyIP Weekly Review. Anything we are missing out on? Drop a comment below to let

Delhi High Court, in Ms. Anupama Sharma v. Shri Sanjay Sharma (MAT.APP.(F.C.) 142/2022, judgment dated 08 October 2025), reaffirmed that repeated, unsubstantiated allegations of adultery or infidelity against a spouse amount to grave mental cruelty within the meaning of Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The Division Bench of Justice Anil Kshetrapal and

October 13, 2025 In Blog CHEQUE DISHONOUR COMPLAINT MAINTAINABLE AGAINST TRUSTEE WITHOUT ARRAYING TRUST AS ACCUSED: SUPREME COURT IntroductionThe Supreme Court of India, in its landmark judgment delivered on October 9, 2025, in Sankar Padam Thapa v. Vijaykumar Dineshchandra Agarwal (SPECIAL LEAVE TO APPEAL (CRIMINAL) NO. 4459/2023), addressed a crucial question regarding the maintainability of

Welcome back to another week of Bells & Whistles! Last week was extremely special for SpicyIP – we officially launched our YouTube channel, featuring podcasts filmed during the SpicyIP Summer School. The series brings together a wide array of faculty and practitioners, offering candid conversations and sharp insights across the IP spectrum. If you haven’t had a chance

Nishant Nayan Joins Aditya Birla Management Corporation Pvt. Ltd. as Vice President – Group Legal, Compliance & Intellectual Property Aditya Birla Management Corporation Pvt. Ltd. (ABMCPL) has appointed Nishant Nayan as Vice President – Group Legal, Compliance & Intellectual Property. ABMCPL serves as the apex management body of the Aditya Birla Group (ABG), steering strategic

Khaitan & Co advised TVS Motor (Singapore) Pte Ltd on acquisition of Engines Engineering S.p.A The leading law firm in India, Khaitan & Co, acted as legal counsel to TVS Motor (Singapore) Pte Ltd on its acquisition of the entire stake in Engines Engineering S.p.A, an Italian automotive design and engineering company, from ACT SrL.

Delhi High Court has once again clarified the scope of tenant objections in cases of eviction filed under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 (“DRC Act”). In H.S. Banka v. Mohan Lal (RC.REV. 49/2018, decided on October 8, 2025), Justice Saurabh Banerjee held that a landlord is not required to disclose the

The rapid expansion of social media has revolutionised communication, offering a democratic platform for free expression. Yet, the very openness that empowers users has also enabled digital spaces to become breeding grounds for abuse, humiliation, and personal attacks. In a recent and notable judgment, the Delhi High Court in Ajaz Khan v. State (NCT of

This case deals with the interpretation of Section 23 of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 (“Senior Citizens Act”) concerning the power of authorities to declare a gift deed void when a senior citizen is not provided maintenance or basic amenities after transferring property. Delhi High Court, in this intra-court