Original compositions based on Hindustani classical music traditions entitled to protection under Copyright Act

The Delhi High Court has held that original compositions based on Hindustani classical music traditions could be protected under copyright law, provided they exhibited sufficient creativity and originality. The interim…

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Supreme Court seeks status report from Centre on nationwide implementation of organ transplant laws

The Supreme Court has directed the Central government to collect data from all states and Union Territories (UTs) across the country on the implementation of laws governing organ transplantation. The…

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Delhi court issues non-bailable warrants against activist Medha Patkar after conviction in criminal defamation case

Following the conviction of Narmada Bachao Andolan leader and activist Medha Patkar in a criminal defamation case, a Delhi court on Wednesday issued non-bailable warrants against her. Vinai Kumar Saxena,…

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