Natco Pharma Limited vs Union Of India & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the absence of a Technical Member in the Intellectual Property Appellate Board (IPAB) under Section 116 of the Patents Act, 1970, necessitating the appointment of Dr. P.C. Chakraborti to resolve pending patent appeals. The Court emphasized the need for technical expertise in complicated patent disputes and directed the reconstitution of the IPAB to include Dr. Chakraborti, ensuring timely disposal of the appeals. The Court disposed of the civil appeals with no order as to costs, highlighting the urgency of resolving the patent issues at hand.