Dr. Rajendra Prasad National Law University is organising an International Debate Competition on the topic “U.N. has Failed in Maintaining International Peace and Security”, scheduled on 30th August 2025 (Saturday). About the Competition RPNLUP’s Debate and Discussion Club (DDC) is set to host its first international debate competition, bringing together sharp minds to engage in
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Analysing the Delhi High Court’s recent “Superlative Injunction”, SpicyIP Intern Arnav Kaman highlights the key problems with the order. Arnav is a 3rd Year Law student from Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab. He’s interested in Narratives and the Law. His previous post can be accessed here. The Summer of the Superlative Injunction
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Trilegal Represented Springer Healthcare in Landmark Delhi High Court Reassessment Judgment Trilegal successfully represented Springer Healthcare before the High Court of Delhi, which allowed the taxpayer’s writ petition and delivered a landmark ruling clarifying the scope and limitation period for reassessment proceedings under the Income Tax Act, 1961. The judgment is particularly notable for being
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Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas Advised Paras Healthcare and Commelina Ltd. on Pre-IPO Equity Transactions Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advised Paras Healthcare Limited, a leading multispecialty hospital chain in North India, in connection with its pre-IPO issuance and allotment of equity shares to 360 One Asset, a wholly-owned subsidiary of 360 ONE WAM, and Axis New Opportunities AIF.
... Continue Reading.Is Preventive Detention a Substitute for Criminal Prosecution?
Preventive detention, often referred to as an extraordinary measure, allows the State to detain a person without trial in anticipation of potential threats to public order or national security. Unlike criminal prosecution, which is punitive and based on proven guilt after due process, preventive detention is precautionary. This power is constitutionally sanctioned under Article 22(3)(b)
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Stuart Dutson Joins Stephenson Harwood as Partner to Bolster International Arbitration Practice Stephenson Harwood LLP has announced the addition of Stuart Dutson as a Partner in its International Arbitration practice in London, further enhancing the firm’s global dispute resolution capabilities. Stuart joins from Simmons & Simmons, where he served as Global Co-Head of the International
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Recently, the Ministry of Commerce proposed an amendment to the Copyright Rules making it mandatory for owners or licensors of literary work, musical work, and sound recording to establish an online payment mechanism to collect license fees. SpicyIP Intern Riddhi Yogesh Bhutada writes on this proposal, analysing the implications it may have on the copyright enforcement
... Continue Reading.Case Summary: Amlesh Kumar v. State of Bihar (2025) | Limits of Narco-Analysis in Criminal Investigation
The Supreme Court’s verdict in Amlesh Kumar v. State of Bihar addresses a significant constitutional question concerning the permissibility of narco-analysis tests on accused persons. The judgment reaffirms the principles laid down in Selvi v. State of Karnataka (2010) 7 SCC 263. It establishes the contours for voluntary narco-analysis tests within the framework of criminal
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Morrison Foerster Expands Asia Practice with the Addition of Xuanyi Liu as Partner in Singapore Morrison Foerster has announced the addition of Xuanyi Liu as a Partner in its Private Funds Group in Singapore, further strengthening its presence in Asia. Liu joins the firm from Gibson Dunn & Crutcher, where he served as a Senior
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Kartik Bajpai Joins SK Attorneys as Partner in Dispute Resolution Practice in New Delhi SK Attorneys has announced the addition of Kartik Bajpai as a Partner in its Dispute Resolution practice. He will be based out of the firm’s New Delhi office. Kartik brings over 14 years of experience in civil, commercial, and criminal litigation.
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