Supreme Court of India Ruling on Adoptive Maternity Leave

Historic Verdict: Supreme Court Scraps 3-Month Age Limit for Adoptive Maternity Leave

Legal Landmark • March 2026 Historic Verdict: Supreme Court Scraps 3-Month Age Limit for Adoptive Maternity Leave The rules for adoptive maternity leave in India have been redefined by a landmark judicial decision. For decades, the legal framework surrounding maternity benefits in India carried a silent but significant bias. While biological mothers were entitled to

Historic Verdict: Supreme Court Scraps 3-Month Age Limit for Adoptive Maternity Leave Read More »

Legal, Social
Empowerment through Law: Redefining matrimonial autonomy in India.

Khula Without Husband’s Consent: A Landmark Win for Women’s Rights

Legal Updates / Personal Law • February 11, 2026 Khula Without Husband’s Consent: A Revolutionary Landmark for Women’s Rights A revolutionary shift in Indian Personal Law: Redefining matrimonial autonomy. Executive Summary The Supreme Court of India is currently deliberating a transformative legal question: Is the right to Khula Without Husband’s Consent absolute? By examining a

Khula Without Husband’s Consent: A Landmark Win for Women’s Rights Read More »

Legal, Social

Is the Tender Years Doctrine Dead? Delhi High Court’s Landmark Child Custody Ruling Explained

Is the Tender Years Doctrine Dead? Delhi High Court’s Landmark Child Custody Ruling Explained Introduction Child custody disputes are among the most sensitive and complex matters before Indian courts, as they directly impact the emotional, psychological, and social development of children. In a landmark judgment, the Delhi High Court decisively moved away from traditional gender-based

Is the Tender Years Doctrine Dead? Delhi High Court’s Landmark Child Custody Ruling Explained Read More »

Legal, Social

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

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

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,

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

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

HARMONIZING HMA & BNSS: THE CHANGING LANDSCAPE OF MAINTENANCE LITIGATION Read More »

Legal, Social

International Day of Rural Women

ANCIENT RIGHTS, MODERN REALITIES – THE RURAL WOMAN’S TIME WRAP The Rural Woman’s Time Wrap | International Day of Rural Women 2025 Introduction The International Day of Rural Women is an annual observance by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to recognize the critical role and contribution of rural women and girls in global development. It is observed every year

International Day of Rural Women Read More »

Legal, Social

Daughter Day

International Daughters’ Day 2025 | Date, Significance, History & Celebration International Daughters’ Day 2025 – Celebrate Love, Empowerment & Equality Introduction Every year, the fourth Sunday of September is celebrated as International Daughters’ Day. In 2025, it falls on 28th September, a day dedicated to appreciating the love, care, and strength daughters bring to our lives. This celebration is

Daughter Day Read More »

Legal, Social

CHILD INFLUENCERS

CHILD INFLUENCERS Child influencers have become increasingly popular in recent years, with some even earning millions of Rupees through brand deals and sponsorships. However, this trend has also raised concerns about child exploitation, privacy, and the impact of social media on children’s development. WHO ARE CHILD INFLUENCERS Child influencers or Kidfluencers, are “child” under the definition of

CHILD INFLUENCERS Read More »

Legal, Social