1. Relevant Legislation and Competent Authorities 1.1 What is the principal data protection legislation? The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act), was […]
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The Cyber Showdown: Jackie Shroff’s Battle Against Digital Infringement
Renowned Indian actor Jackie Shroff recently filed a lawsuit to protect his name, image, and other distinctive attributes from unauthorised use online. In […]
FAQs on The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
While awaiting the promulgation of the new Digital Personal Data Protection Rules by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to supplement the […]
Time-Barred Debts Can Be Recovered Through Remedies Under Special Acts
In the landmark case decided by the Division Bench of the Supreme Court of India, the principle that the Limitation Act bars the […]
Pidilite Industries Limited vs Astral Limited – An Attempt to ‘Contain’ Confusion and Misuse?
In a recent design infringement case brought before the Bombay High Court, the Court has granted an ad interim injunction in favour of […]
TM registration – inoculation against infringer claims?
Delhi High Court recently decided an unusual dispute involving one registered proprietor alleging infringement by another. The court found for the plaintiff under sections 28 […]
Void clause of plant varieties statute resurrected
Section 24(5) of the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Act, 2001 (act), has long been contentious in intellectual property law. Even […]
Delicate balance of life sciences laws in India
Life sciences laws in India govern medicines, medical devices, biotechnology and healthcare, safeguarding patients and consumers while ensuring product quality, efficacy and safety. […]
Can Decisions of Civil Courts be Binding on the Criminal Courts? Supreme Court Explains
In a recent key ruling by the Supreme Court of India in SLP(Crl.) No. 9778 of 2018, titled Prem Raj vs Poonamma Mennon, […]
Stay Order against Fact Check Unit under Press Information Bureau Issued by Supreme Court of India
On March 22, 2024, the Supreme Court of India issued stay orders against the proposed Fact Check Unit under the Press Information Bureau […]