Delhi HC Holds OpenAI’s Use of Copyrighted Content for AI Training as Fair Dealing Under Section 52, Copyright Act

Delhi HC Refuses Stay on Copyright Ruling: LLM Training as 'Fair Use' Under Scrutiny

The Delhi High Court has refused to immediately stay a landmark ruling that allowed AI companies like OpenAI to train large language models on copyrighted content without licensing, citing 'fair use'. This case will define India's legal stance on AI training and intellectual property, with implications for tech regulation and content creators.

Delhi HC: LLM Training on Copyrighted Works is Fair Dealing, Not Infringement

The Delhi High Court has ruled that training AI models (LLMs) on copyrighted works can fall under India's 'fair dealing' exception, providing legal cover for AI developers. The court rejected the US-style 'fair use' four-factor test and developed a unique fairness test focusing on market harm. This ruling is crucial for AI development in India and balances copyright holder rights with innovation.

Copyright Office Rejects AI Authorship, Rules AI-Generated Work Can Be Copyrighted as Original

India's Copyright Office has ruled that AI systems cannot be legally recognized as authors, but the works they generate autonomously can still be protected under copyright law. This decision in the DABUS case clarifies the legal position on AI-generated content, with implications for creative industries. The ruling distinguishes between the computational mechanism and the human author, aligning with India's existing copyright framework.

ISRO Launches EOS-05: India's First Geo-Imaging Satellite in Geosynchronous Orbit; SC Invokes Article 142 to Quash CJP Protest Cases

A day of high exam relevance: ISRO successfully launched EOS-05, India’s first dedicated geo-imaging satellite in geosynchronous orbit, breaking a failure streak. The Supreme Court used its extraordinary power under Article 142 to close cases linked to CJP protests, raising important constitutional questions. Other key updates include OpenAI’s new autonomous AI model, Manipur’s NRC-first demand for Census deferral, mistrust in GDP data, and Tata Chemicals’ Kenya dispute.

Parliamentary Panel Demands Meta Apology Over PM Video Removal, Threatens Revocation of Safe Harbour Under IT Act Section 79

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and IT, chaired by Nishikant Dubey, has demanded Meta apologize for erroneously blocking PM Modi's video, or face revocation of safe harbour under Section 79 of the IT Act. Similar action is threatened against Google India for financial frauds. This highlights the government's push to enforce intermediary accountability and the conditional nature of safe harbour immunity.

Delhi HC Holds Doctor Must Verify Minor's Age, Report Termination Under POCSO

Delhi HC rules that a medical practitioner cannot rely solely on a patient's oral age claim for abortion; must verify age through documentary evidence and report minor's pregnancy under POCSO. This reinforces medico-legal responsibilities and is crucial for exam questions on MTP Act, POCSO Act, and judicial interpretation.

US Appeals Court Upholds $565.2M ICC Award Against Antrix Corp: FSIA Arbitration Exception Examined

The US Ninth Circuit upheld a $565.2 million ICC arbitration award against ISRO's commercial arm Antrix Corp, rejecting arguments of sovereign immunity under the FSIA. This landmark ruling clarifies the limits of state immunity in commercial arbitration and has significant implications for India's space sector and international investment disputes.

Meta Smart Glasses at ₹25,000 Expose Privacy Law Gaps Under DPDPA 2023

Meta's AI-powered smart glasses, priced at ₹25,000, enable discreet recording, raising serious privacy concerns. The article highlights how India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 fails to regulate non-consensual recording in public spaces, despite the constitutional right to privacy under Article 21. Examines the need for updated laws to address surveillance tech.