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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Constitutional Law, Political, public interest law
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 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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Environment, Medical
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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Constitutional Law, Political, public interest law
SUPREME COURT’S SUO MOTO COGNIZANCE IN THE ARAVALLI CASE: A DEFINING MOMENT IN ENVIRONMENTAL JURISPRUDENCE On December 29, 2025, the Supreme Court of India took the extraordinary step of staying its own November 20, 2025 judgment concerning the definition of the Aravalli Hills and Ranges. Acting suo moto, a three-judge vacation bench led by Chief
Indore’s Water Tragedy: How “India’s Cleanest City” Failed Its People Indore, India’s much‑celebrated “cleanest city” for eight years in a row, recently it is at the centre of a deadly water scandal. In late December 2025, a severe waterborne disease outbreak in the Bhagirathpura area killed at least 10 people and sickened more than 1,400
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Environment, Medical
Delhi High Court Shields Britannia’s Iconic “Little Hearts” from Copycats January 2, 2026 – In a decisive victory for brand protection, the Delhi High Court has temporarily banned the sale of counterfeit “Little Hearts” biscuits, granting urgent relief to Britannia Industries Limited. Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora’s December 23, 2025 order marks a robust defense of
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Intellectual Property Law, Cyber Crime, CYBERSECURITY, Technology
Supreme Court Mandates Fixed Timelines for Oral Arguments A Procedural Reset for Speedy Justice On December 29, 2025, the Supreme Court of India issued a landmark Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) mandating strict, pre-declared timelines for oral arguments in all post-notice and regular hearing matters. Issued under the directions of Chief Justice Surya Kant, the SOP
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Constitutional Law, Political, public interest law
When Power Escapes Accountability: Why “Public Servant” Under POCSO Must Include Elected Representatives Lessons from the Unnao Rape Case By Adv. Mamta Shukla The Unnao rape case is not merely a criminal appeal—it is a constitutional test of India’s commitment to child protection and accountability of power. At its core lies a deceptively technical question
Is India Taxing the Right to Breathe? Delhi High Court Questions 18% GST on Air Purifiers As air pollution reaches emergency levels, the Delhi High Court questions whether taxing air purifiers violates the fundamental right to life under Article 21. Disclaimer: Sub judice as on December 24, 2025. This article is based on public filings,
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