Anticipatory Bail Under the Bharatiya Nagarika Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS): Key Changes in 2025
Introduction The criminal justice system in India underwent a significant transformation with the enactment of the Bharatiya Nagarika Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, which replaced the colonial-era Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), 1973. Among the most notable reforms was the revision of provisions pertaining to anticipatory bail. Previously governed by Section 438 of the CrPC, anticipatory bail—granted […]
In a family bound by blood, why should gender decide who should inherit the roots?
(Contributor-AKANKSHA SINGH) The Hindu Succession Act, 1956, marked a significant reform in the codified personal laws of Hindus in India. However, the law retained several patriarchal remnants, particularly concerning the inheritance of ancestral property. Traditionally, under the Mitakshara school of Hindu law, only male members of a Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) were recognized as coparceners—those […]
Indian Competition Law: Regulation And Evaluation Of Combinations Post-addition/ Substitution Of Provisions Vide Competition (Amendment) Act, 2023
Section 5 of the Competition Act, 2002 defines combination as the acquisition of one or more enterprises by one or more persons or merger or amalgamation of enterprises, if the value of assets or turnover of the combining entities exceeds certain thresholds prescribed under the Act. The combination must be notified to the CCI for […]
Indian Competition Law: New Mechanism To Deal With Combination Cases
Introduction Section 29 of the Competition Act, 2002 dealt with the ‘procedure for investigation of combinations’ that may potentially have appreciable adverse effects on competition (AAEC) in the relevant market in India. Section 29(1A), (2) to (7) set out the framework for how the Competition Commission of India (CCI) should proceed in the matter. Sub-sections […]
Trademark Registry accepts India’s first Olfactory (smell) mark of Sumitomo for registration: Can smell be registered as a trademark?
Traditionally, trademarks are understood as visible or audible signs such as brand names, logos, or sounds. However, the Indian Trade Marks Registry recently took a historic step by accepting India’s first-ever application for an olfactory (smell) trademark. This application was filed by Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd. for a “floral fragrance/smell reminiscent of roses as applied […]
Balancing Satellite Remote Sensing with Data Protection in India
The rapid advancement of satellite technology has transformed space-based remote sensing from a tool for state security into a cornerstone of the modern digital economy. High-resolution sensors now provide essential data for addressing global challenges such as climate change, urban mapping, and disaster management. However, as technology evolves to capture imagery at resolutions finer than […]
Band, Baaja & Copyright
Indian weddings are synonymous with music, be it soulful sangeet melodies or high-energy DJ remixes that keep the dance floor alive. Music is not just an accessory; it is central to the celebration. At the same time, songs and sound recordings are recognised as intellectual property and are protected under the Copyright Act, 1957 (“The […]
Audi Alteram Partem Not A Mere Formality, Especially When Liberty Of Litigant At Stake: Analysis Of Decision In Vijay Gupta Versus State (NCT Of Delhi)
Introduction: – In a significant ruling for personal liberty and procedural fairness, the High Court of Delhi, presided over by Hon’ble Dr. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, set aside a Trial Court order that had dismissed a bail application solely for being “too voluminous and bulky”. The judgment emphasizes that the length of a legal pleading […]