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Introduction The concept of jurisdiction lies at the very heart of the legal system. It is a very fundamental topic in the realm of civil law as it determines which court has the authority to adjudicate and the limit or extent of authority that can be exercised by a court with regards to matters brought to them. A civil court can exercise its authority if two conditions are met: first the suit must be of civil nature and second, it’s jurisdiction to try the matter should not

Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic caused unparalleled disruptions among all sectors—from manufacturing, to hospitality, to logistics, to entertainment. At the centre of countless contractual disputes created by the disruption of the pandemic was a three-word term: force majeure. Very simply, in general terms, that means "superior force." In short, the term "force majeure" was the issue that whether a company could legally stop perform its obligations under a contract. Force

Introduction Thailand stands out as a leader in intellectual property education across Southeast Asia. On January 21, 2026, the country rolled out the first upgraded WIPO Academy course in a national language among ASEAN members. Working hand in hand with the Department of Intellectual Property, the WIPO Academy brought the DL101-TH General Course on Intellectual Property to life on Thailand’s own eLearning platform. Open for enrollments right away, this self-study program le

Introduction In the fast-paced global economy of today, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have become essential tools for business expansion, diversification, and consolidation. But within the complicated process of financial analysis, regulatory approvals, and planning and integration strategies, trademark due diligence is often neglected as a key M&A process step. Trademark assets are more than legal rights; they represent a company's brand identity, market reputation, and con

Introduction India’s quick commerce sector has reshaped daily shopping, bringing groceries to doorsteps in minutes through apps like Blinkit, Zepto, and Swiggy Instamart. This convenience masked serious risks for delivery riders, who faced pressure to speed through dangerous traffic. In January 2026, the government stepped in, directing platforms to remove their 10-minute delivery guarantees after worker protests highlighted unsafe conditions. Growth of Quick Commerce and Eme

The conception of white-Collar crime Although the nomenclature of “white-collar crime” was brought into the big picture in mid-20th-century criminological discourse, analytical engagement with economically privileged offending agents, which are now classified as “ white-collar offenders” , predates its terminological codification within the genealogy of criminology. [1]  At the turn of the century, Edward Alsworth Ross [hereinafter “Ross”] theorised the figure of the “ crimin

Introduction When we think about the idea of a trade secret, we think of locked filing cabinets, restricted laboratories or a small circle of trusted employees but the truth is that this image is now outdated. In today’s contemporary technology-driven businesses, the most valuable confidential assets are often algorithms which are decision-making models, recommendation engines, optimisation logic, and machine-learning workflows that exist primarily as code, data structures,

Introduction The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act), [1] is a significant development in the Indian privacy regime. The DPDP Act cautions the rights of data principals (individuals) and obligations on data fiduciaries concerning consent, purpose restriction, data minimisation, and the right to correct/erase. Conversely, the Indian IP regime regarding copyrights, patents, trade secrets, database protection, and contract licenses treats information and creat

The Government of India (hereinafter referred as GOI) has come up with the new labour laws, namely, Code of Wages 2019 (hereinafter referred as Wages Code), Code of Social Security, 2020 (hereinafter referred as Social Security Code), Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 (hereinafter referred as OSHW Code) and Industrial Relation Code, 2020 (hereinafter referred as IR Code). The said acts are to be made effective from 21 st  November 2025. In furthera

Introduction Funny how something as massive as a billion-dollar merger can hang on a line or two buried deep in a contract. Not the headlines. Not the handshake photos. Just a clause most people skip over—until everything hinges on it. In late 2019, LVMH made its move. The luxury giant announced plans to buy Tiffany & Co. for $16.2 billion. It was gutsy—the kind of deal that gets analysts talking. Tiffany brought legacy. LVMH had reach. On paper, the pairing looked unstoppabl

Introduction India's big picture for growth over several years is dependent on a reliable, environmentally friendly, and energy, efficient supply that would be able to cater to the needs of sustained economic growth, industrial expansion, and social development. Due to the continuous rise in energy demand coupled with climate action commitments, the role of nuclear energy has become very significant again from a strategic point of view. Nuclear power is a clean energy source

Introduction For over 160 years, the Indian Penal Code (IPC) served as the backbone of India’s criminal justice system. Drafted in 1860 by Lord Macaulay during British rule, it laid down the legal definitions of crimes and punishments across the country. But on July 1, 2024, India entered a new legal era. The IPC, along with the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) and the Indian Evidence Act, was replaced by three new criminal laws which is the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), th

Introduction Climate litigation refers to the use of legal action to address issues related to climate change. It often involves individuals, organizations, or even governments suing corporations or state authorities for their role in contributing to greenhouse gas emissions or failing to take adequate climate action. At its core, climate litigation aims to hold powerful entities accountable for environmental harm, ensure compliance with national and international climate com

Introduction: The Rise of Parallel Markets in the Metaverse Growth of metaverse has led to parallel markets which exist parallel to the traditional marketplaces and is a digital pillar of pixels. The metaverse has become a blossoming digital marketplace where individuals purchase, trade, and display virtual products, including NFT handbags and avatars clothes and branded digital collectibles. They have started to change the nature of the brand-customer interaction, acquiring

Bangalore, widely known as the Silicon Valley of India , is home to a thriving ecosystem of technology companies, start‑ups, R&D centers, and multinational corporations. To serve this dynamic business environment, Khurana & Khurana, Advocates and IP Attorneys  has established a strong presence in Bangalore, offering comprehensive legal and intellectual property services across South India. Consistently recognized among the leading law firms in Bangalore and India  by independ

The Intersection of Innovation Policy and Judicial Standards. In India, the confluence of policy on innovation and judicial standards is witnessing paradigm shifts as technology finds its way into the legal framework to improve access to justice, efficiency, and transparency. There are the Supreme Court AI portal called SUPACE, and the e-Courts Project Phase III, which employ artificial intelligence to boost legal research, automate routine judicial work, and streamline case

Introduction: Regulatory Catalysts in Global IP ecosystem in India The corporate structure   of India, which has been driven by the 15% increase in the inflow of foreign direct investment known as FDI to USD 25 billion during the first half of 2025, is increasingly relying on transfers of intellectual property (IP) technology across borders in order to be innovative. Through the entertainment technology industry which includes AI-based content personalization, virtual reality

INTRODUCTION India's financial infrastructure is transforming at a rapid pace with fintech innovation and the advent of blockchain technology but the country's securities law framework is nevertheless not adequately equipped to handle new forms of digital funding such as equity crowdfunding and Security Token Offerings (STOs). While the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956 (SCRA), the Companies Act, 2013, and regulations issued by the Securities and Exchange Board of I

There has been an enormous shift in the landscape of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in India in the last decade, not only due to strategic corporate expansion but also due to the opportunities of distressed assets. Having Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) being a systematic approach to corporate insolvency resolution, the acquisition of troubled businesses through the distressed asset M&A has become a complex procedure that allows the investor to procure a running bu

Introduction: Governance Evolution in India’s Corporate Framework The corporate structure in India, which is dominated by family-owned business and which form more than 60% of the listed companies and provide approximately 70% of the GDP in 2025, still remains careful to reconcile the principles of control by the promoters and protection to the minority shareholders. As the monetization of intellectual property (IP) gains pace, and licensing receivables hit INR 45,000 crore i