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AstraZeneca AB Vs. Intas Pharma:Species patents following a Markush patent must demonstrate a distinct inventive step Introduction The AstraZeneca AB & Anr. Vs. Intas Pharmaceuticals Limited case, decided on July 20, 2021, by the High Court of Delhi, represents a pivotal moment in Indian patent jurisprudence, particularly in the pharmaceutical sector. This dispute centered on

The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS), which replaced the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, has brought several procedural reforms in India’s criminal justice system. Despite the renumbering and restructuring of provisions, many foundational principles governing criminal procedure remain intact, including those related to the recording and admissibility of statements. One such area of continued

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advised Mavco Investments Private Limited on the joint venture with Avenue for acquisition of Hubergroup Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM) advised Mavco Investments Private Limited on its joint venture with Avenue Capital Group (Avenue) for the acquisition of Hubergroup for a total consideration of USD 310 million. The Firm also advised Mavnu Investments

Khaitan & Co Advised And Represented Concentrix Daksh Services India Private Limited In Securing A Favourable Money Decree Against Triller Inc. Khaitan & Co successfully advised and represented Concentrix Daksh Services India Private Limited (“Concentrix”) in a commercial suit before the Commercial Court, Gurugram District Court, securing a favourable money decree against Triller Inc. (“Triller”),

Khaitan & Co Advised SoftBank Vision Fund On The Reverse Flip Of Meesho Inc. To India Khaitan & Co advised SoftBank Vision Fund in connection with the redomiciling of Meesho Inc., a Delaware-incorporated entity, to India. The reverse flip was implemented through a merger of Meesho Inc. into and with Meesho India via the National

Maternity leave is not a privilege—it is a legally recognised right that embodies the principles of dignity, equality, and social justice. However, a recurring legal issue arises when employees under contractual or bond-based obligations take maternity leave: Does such leave count towards the fulfillment of their service bonds? This question was recently answered with clarity

In the digital age, personal communications often take place over messaging platforms like WhatsApp. With the growing use of these platforms, Indian courts are increasingly faced with the question: Can WhatsApp messages be used as admissible evidence in matrimonial disputes? This issue came into sharp focus in the 2025 judgment of the Madhya Pradesh High

Khaitan & Co advised Kaya Limited on INR 750 million preferential issue to Axana Estates LLP Khaitan & Co acted as legal counsel to Kaya Limited on its preferential issue of equity shares equivalent to a 13.76% stake in the company to Axana Estates LLP. The issue was undertaken through a preferential allotment for an

Supreme Court Reaffirms Enforceability Of Forum Selection In Employment Contracts INTRODUCTION Companies’ operating footprints have changed as a result of the widespread adoption of remote work, especially permanent work-from-home (“WFH”) agreements. The Supreme Court’s recent ruling in Rakesh Kumar Verma v. HDFC Bank Ltd. (2025 INSC 473) (“Rakesh Kumar”) offers critical guidance on the enforceability

This article has been co-authored with Shikhar Aggarwal, a lawyer based in Delhi. The recently unveiled Prada Spring/Summer 2026 collection made headlines in India for all the wrong reasons. While “plagiarism” in fashion is not uncommon domestically and internationally, this instance brought focus to a GI-tagged product – the humble Kolhapuri Chappals. Traditionally handcrafted with