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The Supreme Court allowed DMRC’s curative petition, setting aside a "patently illegal" arbitral award. The Court ruled that conflating "curing defects" with "taking effective steps" and ignoring vital CMRS safety evidence caused a grave miscarriage of justice, creating an undeserved windfall.
The Supreme Court in Rejanish K.V. v. K. Deepa (2025) held that judicial officers with seven years of prior advocacy are eligible for direct recruitment as District Judges under Article 233(2), overruling Dheeraj Mor and affirming equality in eligibility.
In Sri Hansraj Koley v. The Secretary, Labour Department (WPA 10043 of 2025), Calcutta HC held guest faculty not a "workman" under Industrial Dispute Act, 1947, as they are not regularly employed and receive honorarium, not wages, dismissing the writ petition.
The Philip Morris v. Uruguay case reaffirmed states' rights to regulate in the public interest, particularly for health measures. The ICSID tribunal ruled that Uruguay's tobacco regulations did not constitute expropriation or unfair treatment, setting a key precedent.
Indian Copyright Act defines who controls a work and for how long. While authors usually hold rights, exceptions exist. Ownership and duration exist to balance between creator incentives and public access.
Def.lex-o-pediaThe Indian Patent Act (Sections 3 & 4) prevents monopolies on non-patentable items like traditional knowledge, atomic energy, and mere discoveries. Landmark cases like Novartis reinforce that incremental changes must show "enhanced efficacy" to protect public interest and genuine innovation.
Def.lex-o-pediaUnderstand film censorship in India through the lens of the CBFC, the Cinematograph Act 1952, and Article 19(1)(a). Explore how courts balance free speech with reasonable restrictions, key cases like K.A. Abbas and S. Rangarajan, and the evolving film certification framework including U/A grades.
Def.lex-o-pediaExploring compelled speech under Indian media and constitutional law — the right to speak and the right to silence under Article 19(1)(a), with analysis of Bijoe Emmanuel, the national anthem case, and emerging challenges in digital media regulation.
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