Several scientists submitted an intervention petition in the Elsevier-SciHub case, as (separately) did Delhi Science Forum. Justice Midha agreed to admit the petitions, observing that it is an issue of public importance. Next hearing is on February 23. Tweet added by Rahul Siddharthan @rsidd120

Rahul Siddharthan

3 years

Several scientists submitted an intervention petition in the Elsevier-SciHub case, as (separately) did Delhi Science Forum. Justice Midha agreed to admit the petitions, observing that it is an issue of public importance. Next hearing is on February 23.

Delhi HC to hear academicians in case against open-access sites

"It is an issue concerning public importance... scientific community," observed Justice J R Midha, adding it was not an ordinary suit that would affect only two persons.

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Rahul Siddharthan

@rsidd120

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Here's a copy of the scientists' intervention petition. Done at remarkably short notice: credit to the legal team as well as these scientists who readily stepped forward (many many others would have too, but time was short.) Inputs still welcome, please DM

Intervention Appn in CS 572 OF 2020.pdf

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Leena Shah

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@rsidd120 Sci-hub vs Paywall publishers: academics support sci-hub Open Access vs Paywall publishers: academics support paywall aka OneNationOneSubscription Doesnt anyone find that wierd ??

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Rahul Siddharthan

@rsidd120

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@LeenaShah73 In the latter case it is not "vs". Also, there are significant issues with author-pays OA which is the dominant form of OA.

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