Section 24(5) of the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Act, 2001 (act), has long been contentious in intellectual property law. Even […]
Void clause of plant varieties statute resurrected
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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 […]
Digital Health Laws and Regulations India 2024
1. Digital Health 1.1 What is the general definition of “digital health” in your jurisdiction? The term “digital health” signifies a broad idea that […]
Scotch Whisky GI Protection Clarified by Madhya Pradesh High Court
In ruling dated December 18, 2023, the Madhya Pradesh High Court provided clarification on filing an infringement suit under Section 21(1) of the […]
DUS Testing must Precede the Advertisement of Application under Section 21 of the PPV Act, 2001
The Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Act, 2001 (hereinafter referred to as “the PPV Act”) is a sui generis system for […]
Opposition Board must be reconstituted when evidence is filed after issuance of Board Recommendations
In a recent judgement dated December 12 2023, Hon’ble Madras High Court in the matter of Optimus Drugs Private Limited Vs. Union of […]
A Glance At The Standard Operating Procedure For Processing Of FDI Proposals
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, through the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) vide Notification dated August 17, 2023, […]
Attempt to fabricate judicial order highlights the need for a Public Repository of IPAB orders
Fabricating or forging documents or misrepresenting facts are all punishable offences under law in India, but fabrication of judicial order by a legal […]