Delhi HC: Storing Articles for AI Training is Fair Use Under Section 52 of 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.

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.

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.

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.

SC Stays HC Order Declaring NSEI as 'Public Authority' Under RTI Act Section 2(h)

The Supreme Court has stayed a Delhi High Court order that declared the National Stock Exchange of India (NSEI) a 'public authority' under Section 2(h) of the RTI Act. This means citizens cannot currently enforce their right to information from NSEI. The case challenges whether a stock exchange, though controlled by the government, should be treated as a public authority.

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.

Delhi HC Rules Minor's Consent Invalid Under MTP Act; Doctor Must Face Trial for POCSO Violations

Delhi HC has ruled that a minor cannot independently consent to abortion under the MTP Act; guardian consent is mandatory. The doctor failed to obtain it and did not complete Form I, leading to criminal proceedings. This clarifies legal responsibilities of doctors and procedural safeguards for minors.