Whirlwind of Changes Expected in India’s Patent, Copyright, and GI Regimes as India and the UK Finally Finalize the FTA 

Image generated through ChatGPT Running a few years behind the initial 2022 Diwali deadline, India and the UK have finally concluded their talks on the Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Projected as an “ambitious and mutually beneficial” FTA, the agreement marks a significant step for both economies. Reportedly, this is the UK’s biggest trade deal since

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Can a Woman Claim Rape After Years of Consensual Live-In?

The evolving norms of relationships, especially live-in arrangements, have triggered new legal questions in the domain of criminal law—particularly in relation to the offence of rape. While rape laws are designed to protect bodily integrity and consent, a recurring concern is whether these provisions are being misapplied in cases where consensual adult relationships turn sour

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The Indian concept of ‘derivative works’: Reframing issues in ANI v OpenAI

Image from here ANI v. OpenAI is India’s first copyright challenge against generative AI. Filed in 2024, it has since drawn in other industry groups, reflecting its wide impact. As on date, the Amici Curiae, plaintiff and defendant have nearly completed their submissions (presumably on the interim application). Unfortunately, these submissions are not available to

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India-Pakistan Conflict 2025: Legal Dimensions and Regional Implications

India-Pakistan Conflict 2025: Legal Dimensions and Regional Implications Introduction The India-Pakistan relationship has been stressful for both countries since 1947 because of the Kashmir. The recent escalation, marked by the deadly Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, 2025, and India’s retaliatory “Operation Sindoor” on May 7, 2025, has brought the conflict into sharp focus. This

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S&R Associates advised SBI and seven private sector banks on proposed INR 134.83 billion stake sale in Yes Bank to Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation

S&R Associates advised SBI and seven private sector banks on proposed INR 134.83 billion stake sale in Yes Bank to Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation S&R Associates advised State Bank of India and seven listed private sector banks, namely HDFC Bank Limited, ICICI Bank Limited, Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited, Axis Bank Limited, IDFC First Bank Limited,

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Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas Advised GPS Renewables On Sojitz’s Investment In GPSR Arya One

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advised GPS Renewables on Sojitz’s investment in GPSR Arya One Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advised GPS Renewables Private Limited on the investment by Sojitz Corporation in GPSR Arya One Private Limited, a special purpose vehicle established under GPSR Arya Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of GPS Renewables. The transaction was signed on

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Khaitan & Co Advised Capital 2B Fund 1, Kotak Lifesciences Fund, And Shastra VC on USD 12 Million Investment In Avammune Biosciences

Khaitan & Co advised Capital 2B Fund 1, Kotak Lifesciences Fund, and Shastra VC on USD 12 million investment in Avammune Biosciences Khaitan & Co advised lead investors Capital 2B Fund 1, Kotak Lifesciences Fund, and Shastra VC on the proposed USD 12 million investment in Avammune Therapeutics and its subsidiary Avammune Lifesciences. IvyCap Ventures

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S&R Associates Advised MBD Group’s AKM Enterprises On ₹4.9 Billion Sale Of MBD Neopolis Mall And Radisson Blu Hotel To Nexus Select Trust

S&R Associates advised MBD Group’s AKM Enterprises on ₹4.9 Billion Sale of MBD Neopolis Mall and Radisson Blu Hotel to Nexus Select Trust S&R Associates advised AKM Enterprises, part of the MBD Group, in the INR 4.9 billion sale of the MBD Neopolis Mall and Radisson Blu Hotel MBD in Ludhiana, Punjab to Select Infrastructure,

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