[Announcement on behalf of Vinod Kothari Consultants] We are inviting researchers, law students, and legal scholars to make their contribution to structured finance research and submit their papers for consideration on the list of attached topics. Selected Topics (further details in the link below) Optimal regulatory regime for listed securitised debt securities Tokenisation as an
... Continue Reading.SpicyIP Tidbit: Beyond Abstract Ideas: Understanding Process Patentability for a Progressive Innovation Ecosystem
Image from here [The post is authored by SpicyIP intern Advika Singh Malik. Advika is a third-year law student at Symbiosis Law School, Noida. She is interested in pursuing IP and tech litigation.] The Patent Act doesn’t mandate that a process patent must always yield a product. So it was a little surprising to see
... Continue Reading.SpicyIP Weekly Review (April 14 – April 20)
Sound recording licensing, India’a annual IP report, creative works as industrial design, and a lot more that has happened last week. Not to forget – SpicyIP Summer School is now accepting applications! As we near the end of April, here’s a roundup of our blog posts, case summaries and top IP developments in the country
... Continue Reading.Not So Enka-dible: Why the Indian Supreme Court Must Rethink the Law Governing Arbitration Agreements
[Akash Kumar Surya is a IV year student at the National Law School of India University, Bengaluru] When parties agree to resolve disputes through arbitration, three distinct laws typically come into play: the lex contractus (governing the rights and obligations under the contract), the law governing the validity and interpretation of the arbitration agreement (LGAA), and the lex arbitri (governing the
... Continue Reading.SEBI’s Move to Allow Promoters to Retain ESOPs Post-IPO: A Critical Analysis
[Arushita Singh is a fourth year student at National Law Institute University, Bhopal] In its recent consultation paper, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed a slew of amendments aimed at refining the regulatory landscape for public issues and offering clarity on procedural requirements. Among these proposals, a clarificatory amendment aims to resolve ambiguities surrounding
... Continue Reading.Advancing from Reactive to Proactive Post-Acquisition Control Surveillance with Global Insights
[Deergha Meena is a fourth year student at NALSAR University of Law] India’s framework for monitoring post-acquisition control remains largely reactive, leaving a critical gap in tracking the evolution of control after transactions close. Although the Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (SEBI’s) Takeover Regulations and SEBI’s Listing and Disclosure Requirements (LODR) Regulations introduce essential disclosure measures, they do not ensure
... Continue Reading.Vacancies for 2 Advocates in the Office of Swathi Sukumar, Senior Advocate [Apply by April 30, 2025]
The office of Senior Advocate Swathi Sukumar is looking to retain 2 advocates for her chamber in New Delhi. For more information, see below – Image generated by ChatGPT Vacancies for 2 Advocates in the Office of Swathi Sukumar, Senior Advocate [Apply by April 30, 2025] Swathi Sukumar, Senior Advocate, is looking to retain two
... Continue Reading.Health Care in Times of War: International Humanitarian Law in Action
Armed conflicts, whether international or non-international, create a profound humanitarian crisis that severely disrupts access to essential health services. In these volatile environments, health care professionals, facilities, and patients face grave dangers, ranging from indiscriminate attacks and forced displacements to resource shortages and the collapse of public health infrastructure. International humanitarian law (IHL) seeks to
... Continue Reading.Case Summary: Rajasthan Cylinders and Containers Ltd. v. Union of India & Anr. (2018) | Anti-Competitive Agreements
This landmark case revolved around allegations of cartelisation and bid rigging by manufacturers of 14.2 kg LPG cylinders in a tender floated by Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL). The Supreme Court was called to determine the correctness of findings by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) and the Competition Appellate Tribunal (COMPAT) that 45 LPG
... Continue Reading.Charges Once Framed Stand: Interpretation of Section 216 CrPC / Section 239 BNSS
In the realm of criminal jurisprudence, the framing of charges marks a pivotal stage in trial proceedings. It indicates the court’s prima facie satisfaction that the accused is suspected of having committed an offence. However, recent judicial developments have stirred debate on whether such charges, once framed, can be deleted or altered to discharge the
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