SC Dismisses SLP Filed By AstraZeneca AB In A Patent Battle

The Hon'ble Apex Court on 19.07.2022 dismissed the Special Leave Petition (SLP) filed by Astrazeneca AB in a patent infringement matter for the drug Dapagliflozin. Dapagliflozin is used for the treatment of Type II Diabetes. The SLP had impugned the Division Bench order of July 20, 2021, which had confirmed the orders of two Single Judges of the Delhi High Court denying an interim injunction to Astrazeneca AB. The Hon'ble Division Bench had held inter alia, that a patentee who had already...

S&A Law Offices Inducts 45 Freshers From 14 Top Law Universities In The Year 2022

Delhi-NCR, 13 July, 2022: As part of its massive campus recruitment drive, S&A Law Offices has hired 45 students from top law schools across India. The firm has selected these young and dynamic minds from 14 top different law schools. More than 50% (23 out of 45) of the hires are women. The fresh recruits have been incorporated to be part of various practice groups in the Firm. The Firm has planned various soft skills programs, technical trainings, as part of their Induction...

New Partners Join Argus Partners' Delhi Office

Jitendra Soni and Namitha Mathews have joined Argus Partners as Partners in Delhi office in the following practice areas:1. Jitendra Soni - Corporate and M&A, Private Equity & Venture Capital, Technology & Data Privacy2. Namitha Mathews - Dispute Resolution, General Corporate, Real Estate & Infrastructure, and Venture DebtJitendra Soni is a technology and transactions lawyer based in New Delhi.As part of his technology practice, he routinely advises his clients on all areas of...

Karan S. Thukral Retained By Ravi Singh Khalsa Aid CEO Issues Legal Notice To Twitter Inc.

The twitter handle of Khalsa Aid's founder Mr. Ravi Singh was of late suspended and banned in India. The news spread like wild-fire, attracting attention of big political faces and the civil society.Mr. Ravi Singh through his organization has been actively working towards humanitarian causes and had over the years provided comfort to those affected by international crises such as earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, cyclones, etc. Over the years, he has been able to establish a global...

Saraf And Partners Further Strengthens Its Position In Mumbai, Shifts To A Larger Office

Saraf and Partners, a premier full service Indian law Firm, has moved to an 18,000 square feet office at One International Centre in Lower Parel, Mumbai on 6 July 2022. This brand-new office space is much larger than the previous one, to accommodate the Firm strength in Mumbai that has doubled in nearly a year. Mr. Mohit Saraf, the Firm's Founder and Managing Partner raised the curtains by cutting the ribbon, which was followed by Ganesh Pooja, Guruji's Satsang and lunch. The ceremony...

Windfall Deemed Conveyance Of Cooperative Societies In A Special Drive That Benefitted Common Mumbaikers In Maharashtra

Many Lawyers and Law firms secured Deemed Conveyance for their Client Societies in the last few months. This was in a special drive to benefit societies initiated by Government of Maharashtra. Adv Ameet Mehta, Managing Partner of Solicis Lex Advisory while speaking to Live Law stated that ''The provision of Deemed Conveyance enables societies to get the legal title and ownership of land, its balance FSI, Development Rights and subsequently make entries in the Government records. It...

RNS Associates Played Active Role in Commencement of India's Third Power Exchange - Hindustan Power Exchange Ltd

The new entrant – Hindustan Power Exchange Ltd (HPX) formerly Pranurja Solutions Ltd. (PSL) has commenced operation from 6th July 2022 after getting all the regulatory approval of Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC). HPX has been able to obtain the regulatory approval after going through a rigorous regulatory process as per the Power Market Regulation. HPX has been jointly promoted by BSE Investments Ltd., PTC India Ltd. and ICICI Bank Ltd. HPX was represented by Mr. Ravi...

Dhir & Dhir Associates Successfully Convenes 2nd Virtual Legal Marathon On ESG

Dhir & Dhir Associates conducted the 2nd Edition of India's First Virtual Legal Marathon, a 24 hours Research Lab on ESG (Environment, Social & Governance), which was flagged off with an inaugural ceremony on 3rd June under the patronage of renowned industry experts and environmentalists and was successfully concluded on 5th June, 2022 commemorating World Environment Day. With India's 1st dedicated ESG (Environment, Social & Governance) Practice Desk, Dhir & Dhir...

ALG India Law Offices Promotes 5 Lawyers; Pranay Bali Elevated To Partner

ALG India Law Offices LLP, one of India's leading intellectual property and technology-focused law firms, is pleased to announce the promotion of 5 of its lawyers, and the elevation of Pranay Bali to partner. With this, the partnership strength of ALG grows to five, and the percentage of women amongst partners and principals at the firm grows to over 55%. "We are thrilled to announce the well-deserved elevation and promotions of these incredibly talented group of lawyers spanning...

Thukral Law Associates Announces Office Expansion

The Law Office of Karan S. Thukral, the leading provider of advisory in legal sector, has recently announced opening of a new office in the capital to accommodate rapid growth and leverage the area's diverse pool of legal talent.To ensure a smooth transition and convenience for the existing clients, the office has chosen a location that is just a walk away from the present premises. The new office in Central Delhi is expected to double the footprint and support the law firm's growth...

Sarthak Advocates & Solicitors Promotes Mr. Anubhav Tiwari To Partner

Sarthak Advocates & Solicitors is pleased to announce the promotion of Mr. Anubhav Tiwari to salaried Partner in the Corporate M&A team. Anubhav has been associated with the firm for the past 10 years, where he began his career as an associate. Anubhav is highly recommended by clients for his knowledge of the law and industry insights.On his promotion, Managing Partner Mr. Abhishek Nath Tripathi stated that "This is a step towards recognising the contributions made by Anubhav in the...

Vikas Goel Becomes Senior Partner And Sumit Gupta Promoted To Associate Partner At Singhania & Partners, New Delhi Office

Singhania & Partners is about to complete 25 years. The firm is a full-service practice. The firm takes pride in the fact that a lot of alumni of the firm have shown a keen desire to be back and work at the firm. The firm recently promoted a couple of its lawyers in Arbitration and Litigation practice - Partner Vikas Goel has been designated as a Senior Partner, Sumit Gupta promoted to Associate Partner, Shashaank Bhansali and Shivangi Khanna to Principal Associate, and Raveena ...