RPNLU Prayagraj Launches International Academic Exchange Programme with University of Pretoria

Prayagraj, May 19, 2025 — In a landmark step towards fostering global academic engagement, Dr. Rajendra Prasad National Law University, Prayagraj (RPNLUP) has initiated an international Academic Exchange and Immersion Programme with the Faculty of Law, University of Pretoria, South Africa. This significant collaboration stems from the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed earlier this year

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Interim Injunction Granted under PPVFRA!

Generated using ChatGPT. Perhaps for the first time, a Hyderabad Court granted an interim injunction application under the PPVFRA. To me, however, the order stands out for all the wrong reasons. The Court, in deciding the injunction, relies solely on the Plaintiff’s in-house laboratory to prima facie decide infringement. It omitted to appoint a scientific

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SpicyIP Weekly Review (May 12 – May 18)

The SpicyIP Summer School Application deadline has been extended, and a few slots have been opened to those who may have graduated before 2023 as well, and who are looking to get into (or back into) the field of IP and would like to participate in this cohort! A post on the never-ending PPL and

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Can a Husband’s False Narrative Shield Him from Dowry Death Conviction?

The scourge of dowry-related violence continues to haunt Indian society despite progressive laws enacted to curb this social evil. Section 304-B of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) (now Section 80, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023), specifically criminalises dowry deaths and prescribes stringent punishment for the offenders. However, accused persons often resort to creating false narratives,

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National Conference on Law and Literature Concludes – Organized by Social Justice Forum and ABAP–Kaushambi Court Unit

18th May 2025, Kaushambi — A National Virtual Conference on “Law and Literature” was organized by the Social Justice Forum under the International Sai Sewa Trust (ISST) in collaboration with ABAP – Kaushambi District & Sessions Court Unit, bringing together legal experts, educators, and scholars to explore the intersection of legal thought and literary expression.

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Soch | A Short Film on Trans Rights and Equality

“Soch” is a powerful Hindi short film that challenges the bias and discrimination faced by the transgender community in everyday life. It reminds us that like everyone else, our transgender neighbours work hard to earn a living and fulfil their responsibilities. Grounded in the values of **justice—social, economic, and political—**as enshrined in our Constitution, this

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