January 2026

Settled Means Settled: The High Court’s Clear Message to the Income Tax Department

Settled Means Settled: The High Court’s Clear Message to the Income Tax Dept Yesterday, a significant judgment was delivered by the Delhi High Court that redefines the limits of tax scrutiny in India. Specifically, the reassessment notices issued against NDTV founders Prannoy Roy and Radhika Roy were quashed by the Bench, sending a powerful signal […]

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HARMONIZING HMA & BNSS: THE CHANGING LANDSCAPE OF MAINTENANCE LITIGATION

HARMONIZING HMA & BNSS: The Changing Landscape of Maintenance Litigation By – Advocate Mamta Singh Shukla, Supreme Court of India, Delhi INTRODUCTION In the intricate tapestry of matrimonial litigation, few threads are as contentious—or as consequential—as the determination of maintenance and alimony. It is the financial heartbeat of a separation, often dictating the difference between

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Taj Hotels’ Sound Mark Registration: Expanding Trademark Protection Beyond Visual Identity

Taj Hotels’ Sound Mark Registration: Expanding Trademark Protection Beyond Visual Identity Background of the Registration:- Firstly, in a significant development in the realm of intellectual property law, a sound mark has been registered in favour of Taj Hotels. The registration has been granted to The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), the entity responsible for operating

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From Tradition to Regulation: Why Madras HC Barred Private Jallikattu Organisers

From Tradition to Regulation: Why Madras HC Barred Private Jallikattu Organisers Introduction: Tradition Meets Judicial Regulation Recently, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court ruled that Jallikattu events conducted at prominent venues such as Avaniyapuram constitute state-organised events of international importance. Consequently, the Court prohibited private individuals from independently hosting such events. This ruling

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