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Dentons Link Legal Secures Arbitrator Appointment Under Section 11 Despite No Arbitration Clause

Dentons Link Legal is pleased to share that our team has secured a favourable order in a Section 11 Petition filed on behalf of JSW Severfield Structures Ltd. ("JSSL") before the Hon’ble Mr. Justice Somasekhar Sundaresan of the Bombay High Court.

India's First Smell Mark: A Comprehensive Analysis of the Rose-Scented Tyre Trademark

On 21 November 2025, India approved its first olfactory trademark-a “floral, rose-like fragrance applied to tyres” by Sumitomo Rubber Industries. This landmark decision marks a major step in recognizing non-traditional trademarks and expands the scope of sensory branding in India.

India’s Leniency Regime for Cartel Whistleblowers: Top Ten (10) Q&A

In view of the Competition (Amendment) Act, 2023 (“Amendment Act”), the leniency regime in India has been modified to introduce the ‘leniency plus/lesser penalty plus regime’ besides the already existing ‘leniency/lesser penalty’ regime.

Navigating Disputes in Tender Based Construction Contracts: A Legal Quandary

Public procurement contracts, particularly in infrastructure projects are usually awarded through a tender process. This process is typically divided into two stages: the technical stage and the financial stage. Bidders who satisfy the technical qualification criteria proceed to the financial stage,

DLL advises on the Scheme of Amalgamation between Plerum Infra Projects & Auro Realty Pvt Ltd

Dentons Link Legal is pleased to announce that its Hyderabad team has successfully secured approval from the Hon’ble National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Hyderabad Bench, for the Scheme of Amalgamation between Plerum Infra Projects Pvt Ltd and Auro Realty Pvt Ltd on November 14, 2025.

EDF-Led Consortium – Financial Close of 1,400 MW Solar Photovoltaic Projects, Saudi Arabia

Advised a consortium led by EDF Power Solutions (EDF) and SPIC Huanghe Hydropower Development Co., Ltd., in partnership with Saudi Aramco Power Company on the successful financial close of two large-scale utility solar photovoltaic independent power projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Preventing Global Trademark Conflicts: The Business Case for Early Filing and Strategic Enforcement

As Indian companies continue to expand into international markets, trademarks have emerged as far more than legal identifiers they are the anchors of brand identity and reputation.

Exhausting Control: Judicial Approaches to Trademark Exhaustion and Parallel Imports in India

Once the beating heart of South India’s grey market, Chennai’s Burma Bazaar is now witnessing a sharp decline. As online retail and digital piracy gain ground, traditional parallel importers have seen sales drop by over 50%, signaling a profound shift in how grey markets operate in the digital age.

Dentons Link Legal Advises Ryan LLC on Strategic Joint Venture with Dhruva Advisors

Dentons Link Legal (DLL) is pleased to announce that it has acted as Legal Counsel to Ryan LLC (Client) in connection with its strategic joint venture with Dhruva Advisors, marking Ryan’s entry into the Indian tax consulting market.

Dentons Link Legal wins relief for suspended AGS Transact & Securevalue directors

Dentons Link Legal Secures Multi-Jurisdictional Relief for Suspended Directors of AGS Transact Technologies Ltd. and Securevalue India Ltd.

Protecting Homebuyers in Real Estate Insolvency

In a landmark judgment in the matter of Mansi Brar Fernandes vs Shubha Sharma and others delivered in September 2025, the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India reaffirmed the constitutional right to shelter as a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution.

Title Verification Not Registering Authority's Duty

In a significant ruling, the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India declared Rule 55A(i) of the Registration Rules, as framed by the Government of Tamil Nadu under the Registration Act, 1908 (‘Act’), as invalid and inconsistent with the provisions of the Act and hence held it to be ultra vires.

Harmonizing Regulations: The Third 2025 Amendment and its Impact on India's Medical Devices Industry

In a significant move to streamline regulatory compliance, the Government of India, through the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, has introduced the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Amendment Rules, 2025.

Managing Intellectual Property Risk: A Trademark-Centric Perspective

In today’s hypercompetitive marketplace, brands are among a company’s most valuable assets, yet they are also some of the most vulnerable. Trademarks form the core of this intangible value, representing reputation, consumer trust, and commercial goodwill.

Section 29A A Complete Failure: Busting the Myth of the 18-Month Arbitration Timeline

Nearly a decade after the 2015 amendment, India’s 18-month arbitration timeline under Sections 23(4) and 29A remains largely illusory. The absence of consequences for delayed pleadings has rendered the framework ineffective, leading to judicial inconsistencies and procedural abuse. Urgent legislativ

A Crisis of Compliance in India’s Pharmaceutical Sector

India, often celebrated as the "pharmacy of the world," is once again under global scrutiny following the deaths of at least 23 children across Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan due to consumption of contaminated cough syrup.

India's Crypto Crossroads: Madras High Court declares cryptocurrency as property

The Madras High Court’s recognition of cryptocurrency as property marks a turning point for India’s digital economy.

Dentons Link Legal Advises NIIF IFL on financing of Radiance Renewables

We are pleased to share that Dentons Link Legal acted as legal counsel to NIIF Infrastructure Finance Limited (NIIF IFL), a NBFC-IDF (i.e Infrastructure Debt Fund) .

Navigating the Indian Patent Landscape: The Crucial Role of NBA and TKDL

India’s pharmaceutical industry is increasingly investing in herbal and plant-based formulations, blending traditional knowledge with modern delivery systems. However, patenting such innovations in India presents unique challenges, particularly under Section 3(p) of the Patents Act.

Guide for Data Centres in India – September 2025

India’s digital economy has experienced exponential growth over the past decade, driven by rapid internet penetration, widespread mobile adoption, and technological innovations like UPI and AI.

Dentons Link Legal Advises State Bank of India on Financing of Hero Future Energies

Dentons Link Legal successfully advised State Bank of India (SBI) in connection with its extension of financial assistance to a special purpose vehicle (SPV) of Hero Future Energies, one of India’s leading renewable energy companies and the renewable energy arm of the Hero Group

Navigating Patent Law in the Era of Synthetic Biology and CRISPR

Synthetic biology and gene editing technologies like CRISPR-Cas9 have changed the biotech landscape, providing potent instruments to engineer life itself. Their use is diverse and profound, from precise gene therapies and engineered microorganisms to climate-adapted crops.

No Post-Bid Corrections Permissible: Supreme Court Reaffirms Sanctity of Tender Process

By way of this judgment, the Court overturned the Calcutta High Court Division Bench’s ruling that had allowed rectification of a bid on the ground of an inadvertent error, thereby drawing a clear line on the limits of judicial intervention in tender matters.

Accelerating India’s EV Transition: Regulatory Insights & Strategic Partnerships

A joint publication by Dentons Link Legal and the ISB Centre for Business Innovation. Today, India stands on the threshold of a transformative shift in mobility. The discourse around EV has, to date, been shaped as much by ambition as by assumption.

Seas of Change: Understanding the New Merchant Shipping Act, 2025 (Part - 2)

The Merchant Shipping Act, 2025 modernizes India’s maritime laws by expanding vessel coverage, liberalizing ownership, enabling flexible registration, strengthening safety, labour and pollution standards, and streamlining oversight—aligning India’s framework with global best practices.

Dark Patterns and the Limits of Self-Policing: A Critical Look at the CCPA’s June 2025 Advisory

The rapid expansion of India’s digital marketplace has brought unprecedented convenience to consumers, but it has also cultivated an opportunity for sophisticated forms of digital manipulation. At the forefront of these deceptive practices are “dark patterns”.

Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill,2025:Key Reforms & what they mean for the stakeholders

These amendments are the result of three years of stakeholders’ consultations and recommendations from the Insolvency Law Committees and the discussion papers released by the Government.

An Analysis of the Legal Nuances in Sexual Harassment Inquiries

This analytical article delves into the various legal challenges raised by the petitioner, an Assistant Professor, against his compulsory retirement following sexual harassment allegations, and the Delhi High Court's nuanced approach in upholding the inquiry process and its findings.

Safeguarding Traditional Knowledge Under Indian Patent Law: Can Legal Frameworks Keep Pace

In a world where intellectual property (IP) has emerged as an influential resource in international trade and innovation, the protection of Traditional Knowledge (TK) -the accumulated wisdom, skills, and practices, honed over generations in indigenous and local communities.

Dentons Link Legal strengthens TMT Practice with appointment of Kapil Chaudhary and Avisha Gupta

Dentons Link Legal is pleased to announce the appointment of Kapil Chaudhary and Avisha Gupta as Partners in the Firm’s Technology, Media & Telecom (TMT) and Regulatory practice. They will be based in the New Delhi office.