Philips v. Amazestore: Design Piracy & Trade Dress Damages

Philips v. Amazestore: Design Piracy & Trade Dress Damages

Intellectual Property Rights

In an era where intellectual property infringement is no longer merely about, copying products but also their designs, packaging, artistic works, and  significant marketing materials, the Delhi High Court’s decision in Koninklijke Philips N.V. & Anr. v. Amazestore & Ors.  CS(COMM) 737/2016 & CS(COMM) 1170/2016 stands as a notable case in Indian intellectual Property law.

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PMLA Cannot Be Invoked Solely On The Basis Of Unexplained Assets, Holds Allahabad High Court

PMLA Cannot Be Invoked Solely On The Basis Of Unexplained Assets, Holds Allahabad HC

Anti-Money Laundering & Financial Crimes

The Allahabad High Court, in the case of Sanjay Kumar @ Sanjay Dhiman v. Directorate of Enforcement, Criminal Misc. Bail Application No. 38900 of 2025, delivered a significant ruling under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (“PMLA”), reiterating a legal principle which asserts that assets derived from unknown or unexplained sources cannot, merely on

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Mere Reproduction of Statutory Language Does Not Constitute “Reason to Believe” Under PMLA; Writ Maintainable Despite Alternate Remedy Karnataka High Court

Mere Reproduction of Statutory Language Does Not Constitute “Reason to Believe” Under PMLA: Karnataka HC

Anti-Money Laundering & Financial Crimes, Legal Updates & News

In Jayamma v. Directorate of Enforcement, 2026:KHC:25829, the Karnataka High Court set aside a provisional attachment order issued under Section 5(1) of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (“PMLA”), holding that mere reproduction of the statutory language contained in the Second Proviso to Section 5(1) cannot substitute the mandatory requirement of recording an independent

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MeitY Section 69A order blocking Telegram in India 2026

Telegram Ban in India 2026: Section 69A, DPDP & IPR Law

IT, Cyber Law & Data Protection, Legal Updates & News

Introduction The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) on 16 June 2026 issued two directions related to the Telegram messaging platform under the recommendations of the National Testing Agency (NTA).[1] The first was a temporary ban on Telegram that was carried out across the country. This restriction was valid till 22 June 2026, i.e.,

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India IT Rules Before And After Amendment & Ai-Generated Content

India IT Rules Before And After Amendment & Ai-Generated Content

IT, Cyber Law & Data Protection

The Information Technology framework in India regulates how digital platforms, social media, online gaming services, and intermediaries function. With rapid growth of social media, AI-generated content, and online gaming, earlier rules became insufficient to handle new digital challenges. Information Technology Rules (Before Amendment) Before the February 2026 amendments, the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital

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Communication And Furnishing Written Grounds Of Arrest

Communication And Furnishing Written Grounds Of Arrest

Criminal Law & Prosecution

The landmark judgment in Pankaj Bansal v. Union of India (2023INSC866) by the Supreme Court India firmly establishes that the communication of grounds of arrest to an arrested person is not merely a procedural formality but a substantive constitutional and statutory safeguard that must be meaningfully discharged. The Court held that henceforth, written grounds of

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Checklist for Compliance with the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules, 2026

Checklist for Compliance with the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules, 2026

IT, Cyber Law & Data Protection

To ensure compliance with the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules, 2026 by the February 20, 2026 deadline, digital platforms could utilise the following checklist. I. Content Moderation & Takedown Timelines Platforms must establish 24/7 rapid response teams to meet drastically shortened legal windows. 3-Hour Takedown: Remove or disable access

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REGULATION OF AI-GENERATED/DEEPFAKE CONTENT AND SYNTHETICALLY GENERATED INFORMATION (SGI) IN INDIA-NEW RULES

Regulation Of AI-Generated/Deepfake Content And Synthetically Generated Information (SGI) In India-New Rules

IT, Cyber Law & Data Protection

The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules, 2026 (“2026 Amendment Rules”) mark a significant regulatory shift in India’s digital governance framework. Notified on 10 February 2026 and effective from 20 February 2026, these amendments primarily address the regulation of synthetically generated information (SGI)—commonly referred to as AI-generated or deepfake content.

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Empowering Victims: Supreme Court Affirms Complainant's Right to Appeal Under Section 138 NI Act - A Case Analysis of Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran

Supreme Court Affirms Complainant’s Right to Appeal Under Section 138 NI Act – A Case Analysis of Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran

Criminal Law & Prosecution

The Supreme Court’s recent judgment in Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran marks a watershed moment in the jurisprudence surrounding Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. This landmark decision addresses a critical procedural question that has long plagued complainants seeking redress for dishonoured cheques: whether they can file appeals against acquittal orders as victims

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