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IDENTITY AS PROPERTY: NAVIGATING PERSONALITY RIGHTS JURISPRUDENCE IN INDIA

IDENTITY AS PROPERTY: NAVIGATING PERSONALITY RIGHTS JURISPRUDENCE IN INDIA In the age of Instagram reels, deepfakes, and AI avatars, your “identity” is no longer just who you are—it is a commodity. From a signature catchphrase like “Jhakas” to a unique walking style, elements of a person’s character are now valuable assets. But what happens when […]

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Cyber Crime, CYBERSECURITY, Intellectual Property Law, Technology

Is an ICC Report Enough to Dismiss a Military Officer?

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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Constitutional Law, Political, public interest law

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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Tax Law, Legal

JUSTICE SERVED HOT: THE CASE OF THE $200,000 PALAK PANEER

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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Social, Legal

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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Legal, Social

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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Cyber Crime, CYBERSECURITY, Intellectual Property Law, Technology

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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Constitutional Law, Political, public interest law

THE VERDICT ON PRIVILEGE: MCDONALD’S INDIA V. STATE OF NCT

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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Constitutional Law, Political, public interest law

Supreme Court Pushes for ‘Romeo-Juliet Clause’ in POCSO: Ending the Criminalisation of Teen Romance

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

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Constitutional Law, Political, public interest law

India’s Stray Dog Crisis: Supreme Court Slams ‘Dog Counseling’ While Thousands Die

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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Environment, Medical