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Introduction The tension between intellectual property rights (IPR) and right to human health is one of the most politically influenced challenges in modern public international law. The central and fundamental inconsistency within this conflict is that the patent system designed for the very purpose of encouraging innovation of vital drugs, renders them inaccessible and unaffordable especially for those who need it the most, showing a direct link amongst patents, prices and

In 2024, Mumbai Centre of International Arbitration has reported a 48% increase in arbitral fillings , emphasising the growing arbitration in streamlining corporate disputes in a fast-tracked manner. [1] In Company Law, incorporation of arbitration clauses in Articles of Association has become a focal point of discussion amid rising disputes between shareholders. [2] The Companies Act, 2013 marked a paradigm shift in the corporate governance by codifying the framework wit

Introduction: "Clarity is the bedrock of trust in law. Absent clarity, even compliance runs the risk of being haphazard guesswork." For companies operating in India's corporate governance space, it was hoped that the SBO requirements would be the bedrock of clarity; specifying the individuals who had ultimate control and/or who benefited from the asset, even through multiple layers of control and ownership. In early 2024, however, the Registrar of Companies (RoC) declared Sat

Introduction The advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized content creation. AI tools are being used in nearly every creative field ranging from writing articles and composing music to generating artwork and even code. But this leap brings with it a critical legal question of the ownership of content created by AI? Is it the AI itself, the person who provided the prompt, or the sources from which the AI has learned? Understanding Copyright In India, the C

Introduction In America, it was observed that over 80% of the children have a digital footprint before turning 2 this data accentuates the immense impact of parental sharing on social media. For some the posts act as a trail of memories but for others they have emerged into a full-bloom enterprise where children become influencers spearheading sponsorships, brand collaboration, and revenue generating content. Sharenting is the term used to describe this trend. Sharenting has

Introduction The legal status of Computer Related Inventions (CRI’s) has largely been in debate over the years. Section 3(k) of the Patents Act, 1970 [1] expressly bars the patentability of computer programmes per se . Recently, on the 29th of July, 2025 the Indian Patent Office (IPO) has issued certain guidelines for Examination of Computer Related Inventions [2] intended to clarify their position on section 3(k) among other thigs. To qualify for patent, a subject must fir

Introduction For a business, ten years can pass in the blink of an eye, and in that time, it is not uncommon for even diligent trademark proprietors to overlook the need for renewal. Recognising this, the Trademark Act, 1999 introduced Section 25(3), which places a duty on the Registrar to notify proprietors about the upcoming expiry of their registration and the conditions for renewal. But what happens if the Registry forgets to send such notice, or sends it but fails to rem

An Ahmedabad domestic court has issued an order prohibiting an Indian company from using the well-known "Volvo" trademark, following an infringement suit brought by Swedish automobile manufacturer AB Volvo. Almost 30 years old case underlines the robust protections granted to renowned trademarks in India and serves as a significant precedent in terms of brand protection and passing off under the Trade Marks Act, 1999. The court case has its roots in 1995 when the world leader

The Income-Tax Bill 2025 is a reform of significant magnitude and it is expected to replace the sixty-year-old Income-Tax Act 1961. The Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha on 13 February 2025, and was drafted during a six-month period, with some 75,000 person-hours of tax officials input. Its features include to streamline the old language, to remove duplications, to reduce litigation, and to increase compliance with increased clarity and technology. The Bill thus introduces

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has recently invited stakeholder feedback on permitting Multi-Disciplinary Partnership (MDP) firms in India. The consultation process, up to 30 September 2025, can bring about a revolutionary shift in professional services by making it possible for professionals from different disciplines to practice under one roof. Now, India's regulatory environment requires chartered accountancy, company secretarial practice, law, and actuarial sci

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2025, is an important legislative project, which aims to optimize the insolvency regime in India. The Bill aims to alter Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) that was instrumental in the settlement of stressed assets since its inception in 2016 under the Lok Sabha by the Minister of Corporate Affairs. The Bill is still under consideration at parliament, where it has been sent to a standing committee to be reviewed as

Introduction Sports as an activity is so much involved in our daily lives, whether it is playing sports physically or watching it on...