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In my previous post, I stated that the question of jurisdiction could play spoilsport to the entire ANI v. Open AI case. After doing some research and some introspection, it became clear to me that the issue of jurisdiction (one of the four issues framed by the Court) was the most straightforward issue of the

         It is definitely in the fitness of things and so also it is most refreshing, most reassuring and most reinvigorating to learn that none other than the Kerala High Court at Ernakulam itself in a most learned, laudable, landmark, logical and latest judgment titled Noushad K vs State of Kerala in Bail Appl. No.

The Delhi High Court, in the case of Y V vs. Kendriya Vidyalaya & Ors, addressed the issue of smartphone usage by students in schools and emphasized that a complete ban on smartphones is neither desirable nor practical. Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani highlighted the evolving role of technology in education and the need for a balanced approach

Manan Kumar Mishra, a prominent Senior Advocate and Rajya Sabha Member from Bihar, has been re-elected as the Chairman of the Bar Council of India (BCI) for the seventh consecutive term. Mishra, who belongs to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has been a towering figure in the Indian legal fraternity, known for his contributions to the legal profession and his leadership in shaping the

In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India held that systemic challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic, case allocation failures, and lack of jurisdiction over police stations must be taken into account before evaluating a judge’s performance for termination. The Court emphasized that low disposal rates alone cannot be grounds for dismissal, especially when external circumstances hinder judicial efficiency. The judgment

In a landmark judgment delivered on Monday, the Supreme Court of India ruled that visually impaired candidates are eligible for appointment to judicial services across the country. The bench, comprising Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice R Mahadevan, pronounced the decision on a batch of petitions, including a suo motu case addressing the denial of reservations to visually impaired candidates in the judicial

Keep up with the ever changing world of IP with SpicyIP’s Weekly Review! A quick glance at last week – analysis of a Delhi HC judgment on the patentability of genetically modified salmonella bacteria, a look at the Philips DVD Case where the Court imposed heavy damages and costs, and a post-grant opposition leading to

02nd March 2025 – Prayagraj, Dr. Rajendra Prasad National Law University, Prayagraj, proudly announced that its Vice Chancellor, Sr. Prof. (Dr.) Usha Tandon, has been awarded the prestigious APJ Abdul Kalam Jurist Excellence Award. The accolade is a testament to her exemplary contributions to legal academia, her pioneering research in environmental law and gender justice,

Welcome to the Legal Bites Monthly Legal Updates for February 2025! This edition offers a comprehensive overview of the latest judgments, regulations, and key legal developments in India, along with a few significant international updates. Stay informed and up-to-date with the most significant legal changes of the month. February 2025: Key Legal, National, and International