THE DEATH OF THE THICK SKIN: ARE WE FORGETTING HOW TO LAUGH? It has been frequently observed that if the iconic “Draupadi cheer-haran” climax from the 1983 classic Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro were to be released today, a very different reception would be anticipated. Instead of applause for its biting satire, immediate calls for bans […]
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Is an ICC Report Enough to Dismiss a Military Officer? When a naval officer faces allegations of sexual harassment, can he insist on a Court Martial? Or may the Navy terminate his services administratively based on an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) report? This tension between military due process and the urgent mandate of the POSH
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The Jenga Effect: Why Changing One Insurance Law Could Topple the System Legal reform is a lot like Jenga. You cannot simply pull out one block and expect the tower to stand firm; you have to consider how the weight is distributed. This is the precise warning echoing through legal circles regarding potential amendments to
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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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JUSTICE SERVED HOT: THE CASE OF THE $200,000 PALAK PANEER It started with a lunchbox. It ended with a historic civil rights settlement. Introduction: When Everyday Life Meets the Law We have all been there—standing in an office pantry or university breakroom, quietly debating whether reheating fish, broccoli, or leftovers might offend someone nearby. Usually,
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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 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
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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THE VERDICT ON PRIVILEGE: MCDONALD’S INDIA V. STATE OF NCT In a resounding victory for the sanctity of the legal profession, the Delhi High Court has fortified the walls of confidentiality between lawyers and their clients. On January 12, 2026, Justice Neena Bansal Krishna delivered a definitive ruling in McDonald’s India Ltd v State of
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Supreme Court Pushes for ‘Romeo-Juliet Clause’ in POCSO: Ending the Criminalization of Teen Romance By Adv. Mamta Shukla, Supreme Court of India & Certified POSH Trainer The Supreme Court of India has made a bold call: introduce a “Romeo-Juliet clause” in the POCSO Act, 2012 to protect consensual relationships between close-in-age adolescents from being treated
India’s Stray Dog Crisis: Supreme Court Slams ‘Dog Counseling’ as Thousands Continue to Die India’s stray dog crisis has quietly turned into a national emergency. From residential colonies to school premises, reports of dog bites and fatal attacks have surged—forcing a long-ignored issue into the courtroom of the Supreme Court of India. In a significant
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FROM DISSENT TO DETENTION: WHEN PROTEST BEGINS TO LOOK LIKE TERRORISM By Adv. Mamta Singh Shukla, Supreme Court of India January 8, 2026 | New Delhi Introduction: A Quiet Question for Our Democracy:- Imagine a group of students gathering peacefully to protest a government policy. There are no weapons, no calls for violence—only a temporary
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