Doctrinal and procedural limits of criminalising speech, constitutional protection. Substantive thresholds and procedural safeguards under the BNSS, Supreme Court in Imran Pratapgadhi v. State of Gujarat.
Author: Sudha Jha
A Practicing Advocate at Delhi (India) & Registered Patent Agent. Also certified in Forensics and Criminology.
Delhi HC on Injunctions When Patent Granted Is Near Expiry [Pharma Litigation]
As patent protection approaches its final phase, the utility of interim injunctions comes under scrutiny. In Novo Nordisk v. Dr Reddy’s, the Delhi High Court holds that a credible challenge to validity, coupled with the limited remaining patent term, can outweigh claims of irreparable harm, signalling a more context-driven approach to interim relief in pharmaceutical patent disputes.
Dominant Feature and Phonetic Similarity in Composite Trade Marks
In Asian Paints Limited v. Tarun Paints Private Limited, the Delhi High Court revisited the established doctrine of deceptive similarity in trademark law while examining the competing marks “ASIAN PAINTS” and “ASIA TUFF.” The decision provides a concise application of principles concerning dominant features in composite trademarks, phonetic proximity, and the assessment of consumer confusion where identical goods are involved.
Calcutta High Court On Whether The Patent Office Can Merge Examination and Pre-Grant Opposition? And How This Impacts Future Pre Grant Oppositions
The judgment in UPL vs Haryana Pesticides (2026), decided on 5 February 2026 by the Calcutta High Court’s Intellectual Property … More
Supreme Court On Fixing Minimum Wages Of Domestic Workers
Does the Constitution guarantee minimum wages to domestic workers? The Supreme Court answered this in 2026. In Thozhilalargal Sangam & Ors. v. … More
Supreme Court On Whether Insolvency Tribunals Can Decide Trademark Ownership Disputes
Can insolvency tribunals decide trademark ownership disputes? In the Gloster trademark case, the Supreme Court clarified the limits of NCLT’s powers under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code and held that trademark ownership must be decided by civil or statutory forums, not within insolvency proceedings.
Copyright Versus Moral Rights Versus Performers Right
A creator must know these concepts to protect their rights. So I’m going to breakdown the concept of what is … More
How India Plans to Regulate AI Training Data with a Unified Royalty Framework
As the global debate on AI and copyright intensifies, India has introduced a unified royalty system that mandates payments from AI companies for training on books, music, films, articles, and other protected works. The proposal seeks to balance creator rights with technological progress
Moral Rights, Performers’ Rights and Copyright: Creative Ownership in Indian Music
An in-depth exploration of moral rights, performers’ rights, and copyright in Indian music, explained through the A.R. Rahman v. Dagar case. Learn how Indian law balances authorship, performance, and tradition in creative ownership.
Centre Offers Article 371 to Ladakh: What It Means for Statehood and Sixth Schedule Demands
The Centre has hinted at granting Article 371-like safeguards to Ladakh to address growing unrest and local demands. Ladakhi groups have insisted on statehood and Sixth Schedule status.
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