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Freedom-to-Operate (FTO) Searches: How Established Companies Avoid Costly Patent Infringement
A Freedom-to-Operate (FTO) search (sometimes called a patent clearance or IP clearance search) is a specialized patent infringement analysis that helps companies confirm they can…
The EU-India Free Trade Agreement 2026 – A New Era For Intellectual Property Rights
Introduction The long-negotiated Free Trade Agreement (“FTA”) India and the European Union (“EU”) finally concluded in January, 2026. After years of negotiation, the two economic…
Indian Labour Laws and Changing Work Nature
Labour is a subject in the Concurrent List under the Constitution of India, where both the Central & State Governments are competent to enact legislation.…
Merchanting Trade Transactions in India: Understanding the Legal and Regulatory Framework
What are merchanting trade transactions? Merchanting trade transactions in India represent a unique facet of global commerce. Essentially, a merchant in India purchases goods from…
Union Budget 2026–27 : Charting India’s Path to Inclusive Growth
The Union Budget 2026–27, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at Kartavya Bhawan, is a carefully structured document that reflects the government’s vision of Viksit…
The Inordinate Transition: A Jurisprudential Exploration Of The Income-Tax Act, 2025
I. Introduction: The farewell of a Legacy Regime The Income Tax Act,1961, is on the verge of dying, a law that has been the foundation…
Aviation Contracts And The Silent Role Of DGCA
Some contracts require more than mutual assent, they require regulatory grace. Although Indian aviation contracts, particularly aircraft lease, wet lease, maintenance, and engine support agreements,…
Land Acquisition for Solar and Wind Parks: Reconciling LARR Act, 2013 with Energy Transition Goals
I. Introduction: The Paradox of Renewable Energy Land Acquisition India has committed to achieving 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030, a target requiring…
The New Income Tax Act 2025
Introduction The new Income Tax Act 2025 is to come into force on April 1, 2026, announces a notable change in the income tax regime…