After Dentons Link Legal, CMS IndusLaw challenges BCI Rules on Foreign Law Firms before Delhi High Court

CMS IndusLaw has filed a plea in the Delhi High Court questioning the Bar Council of India’s Rules that allow foreign law firms to operate in India, calling them unconstitutional and beyond the Advocates Act. The Court has sought clarity from the BCI on approvals from the CJI and Central government.

Delhi High Court Slams BCI Rules Imposing Major Penalties on Foreign Law Firms Without Full Inquiry

The Delhi High Court criticised the Bar Council of India’s rules allowing suspension of foreign law firms based only on a preliminary inquiry, calling them “drastic” and unfair. The Court warned that the BCI must amend the rules or the bench will read them down.

“Difference in Two Apologies”: Delhi HC on Gokhale’s Affidavit in Lakshmi Puri Defamation Case

Delhi High Court gives Lakshmi Puri time to review Saket Gokhale’s fresh apology affidavit. Court notes mismatch between earlier directed and newly filed apology.

OpenAI Tells Delhi High Court “It Cannot Be Accused of Copyright Violation in India”

OpenAI has claimed immunity from copyright infringement in India regarding allegations from ANI, asserting that its LLM training and data storage occur outside the country, thus falling outside Indian copyright law. OpenAI’s attorney argued there’s no direct use of ANI’s content and that no evidence of copyright violation has been presented.

“Stealing Original Artistic Works By AI Software”: Delhi HC To Hear PIL On March, 2025

The Delhi High Court is set to hear a PIL concerning unauthorized use of artistic works by AI, linked to deepfake technology. Petitioners seek amendments to copyright laws, regulations for AI use, and protection for original content. They argue this misuse violates rights and raises privacy issues, particularly for women depicted in deepfakes.