The Supreme Court upheld the Bombay High Court’s ruling that intellectual property loss qualifies for compensation under the SC/ST Act. This landmark decision expands the definition of property, ensuring greater protection for marginalized scholars facing caste-based discrimination.

The digital age redefines communication and reproduction rights, offering creators global reach while posing copyright challenges. Balancing innovation with intellectual property protection ensures fair use, ethical content sharing, and a thriving creative economy.

A patent grants inventors exclusive rights, fostering innovation by protecting new ideas. Under India's Patents Act, 1970, patentability hinges on novelty, inventive step, and industrial applicability, ensuring only deserving inventions achieve legal protection.

Copyright law protects original works, including computer software, under India's Copyright Act of 1957. While AI-generated works raise questions about authorship, the Act doesn’t explicitly address them. As AI advances, copyright law may need reform to accommodate these changes.

Compulsory licensing under copyright law allows the use of copyrighted works without the owner’s consent when access is restricted. It ensures public access to creative works while compensating creators, balancing copyright protection and societal needs.

Copyright in musical works safeguards the rights of creators, including composers and lyricists, by providing exclusive control over their compositions. It fosters innovation, ensures financial rewards through royalties, and balances the interests of original and remix creators.

Originality is fundamental to copyright law, ensuring protection for creative works. Courts assess originality through various tests, such as the "sweat of the brow" doctrine, the "modicum of creativity" test, and the "skill and judgment" test, balancing effort and creativity.

Copyright protects creators' original works, granting exclusive rights over reproduction, distribution, and public performance. In India, registration under the Copyright Act, 1957 ensures legal protection, ownership, and opportunities for revenue generation.

The doctrine of fair use balances copyright protection with public interest, enabling transformative uses like criticism, education, and parody. Both U.S. and Indian frameworks ensure creativity thrives while safeguarding creators’ rights against market harm.

The Hot News Doctrine protects time-sensitive information like breaking news or live sports updates from unauthorized use. While recognized in the U.S. under cases like NBA v. Motorola, its application in India relies on common law, facing challenges in a digital age.

The evolution of copyright law now includes protection for computer-generated works, though challenges persist, especially with AI-created content. Questions about originality, human authorship, and ownership highlight the need to adapt laws to modern technological realities.