X v. AKADEMI: DELHI HIGH COURT QUASHES THE TERMINATION OF AN EMPLOYEE AND AFFIRMS THE LCC JURISDICTION
BACKGROUND OF THE CASE In a significant judgement, the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi quashed the termination of a woman employed on probation at the Akademi (hereinafter referred as the “Respondent” or “Akademi”) and affirmed the jurisdiction of the Local Complaints Committee (“LCC”) u/s 6 of the Prevention of Sexual […]
SUPREME COURT’S RULING ON CONTRACTUAL BARS TO INTEREST IN ARBITRATION
In a significant judgment delivered on September 2, 2025, the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India addressed the crucial question of whether contractual clauses can limit an arbitrator’s power to award interest during the pendency of arbitration proceedings. In Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. v. M/s G & T Beckfield […]
Legal Metrology Permits Revision of MRP on Unsold Stock Post GST Change
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs (Legal Metrology) has permitted manufacturers, packers, and importers to revise MRP on unsold stock following changes in GST rates vide its notification. Validity Effective until 31 December 2025 or exhaustion of stock/packaging, whichever is earlier. Conditions Implication The notification enables businesses to clear old stock […]
ANALYSING THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK OF PROTECTION FROM DARK PATTERNS IN INDIA
DARK PATTERNS: UNDERSTANDING THE CONCEPT The guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Dark Patterns (2023)1 defines dark patterns as deceptive design patterns, within a class of user-interface techniques, deliberately crafted to manipulate the decision-making of digital users. Dark patterns are intentional user-interface designs created to subvert the decision-making of the […]
TRADEMARK PRINCIPLES REVISITED: SUPREME COURT’S INSIGHTS IN PERNOD RICARD VS. KARANVEER SINGH CHHABRA
Trademark law is a cornerstone of intellectual property that safeguards the distinctive symbols, words, and designs through which businesses establish their identity in the marketplace. It protects not only the commercial magnetism and goodwill painstakingly built by enterprises but also the interests of consumers who rely on trademarks as guarantees […]
RCB v. UBER: DELHI HIGH COURT DENIES DISPARAGEMENT OF TRADEMARK IN ADVERTISEMENTS
BACKGROUND Cricket in India is not merely a sport but a cultural phenomenon, deeply rooted in rivalry and competitive spirit. Against this backdrop, advertisements often employ humour, exaggeration, or playful banter to engage fans of competing franchises. The question, however, is whether such advertising crosses the threshold into disparagement or trademark infringement. In […]
A Plethora of Penalties: Navigating The Legal Metrology Act, 2009
Background Under the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India, Union List (Entry No. 50) prescribes “Establishment of standards of weights and measures” as one of the subjects on which the Union Government may legislate. Exercising this authority, the Union Government enacted the Legal Metrology Act, 2009 (“2009 Act”), which […]
Defamation in Employment Contracts: Delhi High Court’s Ruling on Termination and Reputation Damage
INTRODUCTION: In this decision, the Delhi High Court has explained the concept of determinable contracts qua private employment agreements and has also delved into the contours of the tort of defamation, specifically in the context of publication in the current digital era. FACTS: Mr. Abhijit Mishra (“Plaintiff”) was working as […]
Unmasking Deepfakes: Legal Risks and Remedies in India & Beyond
INTRODUCTION Deepfakes powered by artificial intelligence (AI) are rapidly transforming how information is created, consumed, and manipulated. These AI-generated audiovisuals are increasingly being used in ways that disrupt law, privacy, and public trust. This article explores the legal implications, emerging risks, and evolving regulatory responses to deepfakes in India and […]
SC’s 4:1 Verdict on Modification of Arbitral Awards – What It Means for Arbitration in India
BACKGROUND In this landmark decision, a Constitution Bench of the Hon’ble Supreme Court (by 4:1) has settled a long-standing legal conundrum regarding the extent of judicial intervention under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The judgment addresses whether courts, while hearing a challenge to an arbitral award, […]
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