Tag: Novartis v Union of India

In a recent judgement, the Supreme Court ("SC") emphasised on the importance of protecting foreign investments while upholding the rule of law which states that a person is innocent until proven guilty. ...

In a recent decision, the Delhi High Court highlights critical issues surrounding the service of notice in trademark proceedings. ...

In recent years, there has been a rapid expansion in the influencer marketing landscape in India, where social media influencers promote products and services across various platforms. This surge has led to challenges surrounding transparency, accountability, and consumer protection. ...

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In a recent judgment , the Delhi High Court ("Court") has examined whether hyperlinking to alleged defamatory content would amount to republication and therefore give rise to a fresh action for defamation under Section 499 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. ...

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (“SEBI“) issued a consultation paper dated March 20, 20251 (“Consultation Paper“), proposing certain amendments to the SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021 (“SBEB Regulations“), and inviting comments from the public on the same. ...

The Ghibli-style trend sweeping through social media has raised key questions around copyright infringement, as discussed in this note. ...

The Controller General of Patents has ordered the removal of a patent agent from its register, following a committee report on his professional misconduct. The report was made following directions from the Delhi High Court in a case where the applicant raised concerns about their agent. ...

In today's world, transparency in business ownership is no longer optional—it is essential and moreover mandatory. The increase in economic crimes such as money laundering, tax evasion, and misuse of corporate structures has prompted regulators around the globe to tighten disclosure norms. ...

On January 20, 2025, the Reserve Bank of India ("RBI") introduced significant updates to its master directions on foreign investment in India ("Master Directions"). This move aims to provide clarity on various regulatory aspects, particularly concerning downstream investments by Foreign-Owned or Controlled Companies. ...