Edition 123 • June 2026
Q2: India’s Balancing Act
Lawtitude
From confrontation to consensus
Decoding IPR
The Calpol effect
Arbitration
Efficient dispute resolution
IPR
Calpol as a Well-known Trademark
“Calpol” cements its iconic status in the Indian pharmaceutical landscape after the Delhi HC granted it a trademark.
Insights
Jan Vishwas 2026: Decriminalisation, Corporate Liability and What Comes Next
The Jan Vishwas Act 2026, replaces archaic, criminal-heavy compliance frameworks with a modernized regime recalibrating the balance between enforcement and the ease of doing business.
Lawtitude
Doha Breakthrough
A Pakistan brokered diplomatic truce between U.S. and Iran seeks to end war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, to ease supply chain disruptions across the world and resultant economic slump while engaging in dialogue on Iran’s nuclear programme and sanctions relief.
Verdict
The CCPA Shield Against Dark Patterns
The Central Consumer Protection Authority fined McAfee for using fear-based “dark patterns” in its subscription renewal interface that pressured users to renew subscription.
Arbitration
Enhancing Clarity and Efficiency: The 2026 ICC Arbitration Rules
The revised Arbitration Rules introduced significant reforms to enhance efficiency, clarity, and case management.
clause & effect
Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill, 2024 & Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024
“One Nation, One Election” proposes synchronizing Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assembly polls to streamline governance, reduce electoral costs, and ensure policy continuity. However, it faces intense constitutional debate over its potential impact on India’s federal structure and the autonomy of regional governments.
Yin & Yang
Sabarimala: Gender Rights vs Religious Autonomy
The Sabarimala case represents friction between important provisions of the Indian Constitution – Right to Equality (Article 14) and the Freedom of Religion (Article 25)
In focus
IBC (Amendment) Act, 2026 - Recalibrating Corporate Insolvency in India
The IBC 2026 amendments provide a comprehensive restructuring of the entire insolvency process.