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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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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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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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FROM DISSENT TO DETENTION: WHEN PROTEST BEGINS TO LOOK LIKE TERRORISM

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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SUPREME COURT’S SUO MOTO COGNIZANCE IN THE ARAVALLI CASE: A DEFINING MOMENT IN ENVIRONMENTAL JURISPRUDENCE

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

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Indore’s Water Tragedy: How “India’s Cleanest City” Failed Its People

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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Delhi High Court Shields Britannia’s Iconic “Little Hearts” from Copycats

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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Supreme Court Mandates Fixed Timelines for Oral Arguments

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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When Power Escapes Accountability: Why “Public Servant” Under POCSO Must Include Elected Representatives

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

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