While adjudicating an interim application, the Bombay High Court recently held that registration under the Copyright Act 1957 is not compulsory for seeking relief thereunder. In doing so, the court, after going through the jurisprudence on the subject matter, held the findings in <i>Dhiraj Dewani</i> to be <i>per incuriam</i> and incorrect.
Anuradha Agnihotri, Trilegal
A dispute resolution expert, Agnihotri has been a part of the legal sector for 14 years. She has extensive experience in international commercial and domestic arbitrations and litigation across courts and tribunals in India.
She regularly handles matters involving shareholder disputes, investment disputes, construction projects and a variety of cutting-edge commercial issues.
Agnihotri has also been working on technology disputes as well as with the TMT team, particularly representing intermediaries in various proceedings filed against them in defamation suits and similar matters.
She regularly appears on behalf of clients as an arguing counsel in arbitrations and courts and is passionate about two things – a strong judiciary and women at work.