Legal 60

In the previous two parts, I laid a groundwork for FOSS – the first unpacked the functionality of FOSS and the second examined the murky terrain of software patentability and the challenges it brings. This part will zoom out and address how control over software models a nation’s technological autonomy.  Picture this – one fine

To imagine a world without free and open-source software (henceforth “FOSS”) would be quite a difficult picture to paint:  a snippet of it would be to live without Firefox, WordPress, Linux, VLC – all built on FOSS. Yet despite being so integrally woven in our digital lives, how often does FOSS cross our minds (to

In the first part of the post, I explained the emergence of FOSS and its effect on innovation – often accelerating it but with its own bumps along the road. This part will wheel the discussion to another thorny issue: patentability of software and the many new questions it raises, both generally and in the

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas advised Billdesk on proposed acquisition of Worldline India’s payment businesses The leading law firm in India, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. (SAM) acted as legal counsel to IndiaIdeas.com Limited (Billdesk) in connection with its proposed acquisition of 100% equity stake in Worldline ePayments India Private Limited and Worldline India Private Limited from

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas represented Lighthouse Learning in strategic partnership with Early Learning Village The leading law firm in India, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas represented Lighthouse Learning Private Limited in its strategic partnership with the Early Learning Village (ELV) situated in Gurugram, Haryana, owned and operated by Wonderland Academy of Early Learning Private Limited. The partnership strengthens

Dechert LLP Welcomes Back Phillip Sacks as Managing Partner in Dubai The premier global law firm, Dechert LLP has appointed Phillip Sacks as the new Managing Partner of its Dubai office. Sacks rejoins the firm after a brief stint at White & Case in 2023. He originally joined Dechert as a partner in 2016 and

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advised Zenex Animal Health India on acquisition of majority stake in VievePharm The leading law firm in India, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas acted as legal counsel for Zenex Animal Health India Private Limited, an innovative animal health company providing veterinary solutions for livestock, poultry, and companion animals, in connection with the acquisition of

                                                    It cannot be now ever erased from history that Mr Parvez Alam has on February 26, 2026 taken oath as the new General Secretary of Meerut Bar Association and oath was administered by the Chief Guest and District Judge Hon’ble Mr Anupam Kumar thereby becoming the first Muslim ever in the history

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas advised E2E Networks Limited on INR1.07 billion Qualified Institutions Placement The leading law firm in India, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. acted as legal counsel to E2E Networks Limited in connection with its Qualified Institutions Placement (QIP) aggregating INR1.07 billion (approximately USD 12 million). The QIP was undertaken to raise capital from

                        It is definitely most refreshing to note that while displaying pragmatism of the highest order, the Supreme Court in a most learned, laudable, landmark, logical and latest judgment titled Atul Mishra vs Union of India in Writ Petition (C) No. 181 of 2026