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Section 52(1)(za) Explained: The Controversy of Unlicensed Music in Indian Weddings

Intellectual Property / Legal Analysis • February 13, 2026 The Controversial Guide to Copyright Act Section 52(1)(za): Unlicensed Beats in Indian Weddings Is Section 52(1)(za) a Cultural Shield or a Commercial Sword? Executive Summary In the multi-billion dollar Indian wedding industry, music isn’t just an accessory; it is the atmosphere. But beneath the celebratory beats […]

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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

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Inheritance Unlocked Why You Can Finally Skip the Probate Queue

Inheritance Unlocked: Why You Can Finally Skip the Probate Queue in 2026

Legal Updates / Property Law • February 10, 2026 Probate in India 2026: The Easy Guide to Unlock Inheritance The “Probate Raj” ends: A new era for property inheritance in India’s historic metros. Executive Summary The rules for Probate in India 2026 have fundamentally changed. With the passing of the Repealing and Amending Act, 2025,

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Supreme Court of India staying UGC Equity Regulations 2026 with scales of justice and student groups

Are We Becoming a Regressive Society?: Why the Supreme Court Halted UGC’s 2026 Regulations

Legal Education / Supreme Court • January 29, 2026 “Are We Becoming a Regressive Society?”: Why SC Halted UGC Equity Regulations 2026 Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi halt the new rules. Executive Summary The Supreme Court of India has placed an interim stay on the newly notified UGC Equity Regulations 2026, warning

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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

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Supreme Court of India and Team India cricket players symbolising BCCI’s constitutional status

NEITHER STATE NOR PRIVATE: THE UNIQUE CONSTITUTIONAL STATUS OF INDIAN CRICKET

NEITHER STATE NOR PRIVATE: THE UNIQUE CONSTITUTIONAL STATUS OF INDIAN CRICKET The Supreme Court of India dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that sought to restrain the use of the name “Team India” for the national cricket team. The Court termed the plea frivolous. Yet, the case briefly spotlighted the unusual constitutional position of Indian

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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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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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