The increasing use of complex corporate structures has raised significant questions about the extent to which parent companies should be held legally responsible for their subsidiary’s acts. The principle of a separate legal entity generally treats a parent company and its subsidiary as distinct legal persons, thereby protecting the parent company from liability for the …
ABSTRACT The ultimate aim of the criminal justice system is to protect the innocent and punish the guilty. However, in our country and around the world, there have been instances where the system has failed. It has often led to wrongful convictions and imprisonment of many innocent individuals. Even after they are declared innocent, many …
Abstract The Central Information Commission was established under the Right to Information Act, 2005 as the apex decision making body to safe guard the citizen’s Fundamental Right to access information held by public authorities[1]. The efficiency of this transparency regime depend critically on the timely, transparent, and independent appointment of the Chief Information Commissioner and …
“When Biology Becomes a Barrier: Constitutionalizing Menstrual Dignity in India” A Case Comment on Dr. Jaya Thakur v. Government of India and Others Writ Petition (Civil) No. 1000 of 2022 | 2026 INSC 97 Date of Judgment: January 30, 2026 Bench: Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Justice R. Mahadevan When a girl’s biology becomes a reason …
Hamsaanandini Nanduri V. Union of India and others,2026 INSC 246 Supreme court of India, Decided on: 17 March,2026 FACTS Hansaanandini Nanduri ,the petitioner in the above case who was an adoptive mother who legally adopted a child above the age of three months. Like many prospective adoptive parents in India, she went through …
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Case Citation: Transfer Petition (Civil) No. 2367 of 2023; 2025 INSC 883 Decision Date: July 22, 2025. Bench Strength: 2 Judges (Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai and Justice Augustine George Masih). Number of Opinion(s): 1 (Majority/Coram opinion delivered by Justice Augustine George Masih). Legal Provision(s): Section 498-A Indian Penal Code (Cruelty by husband or …
Court: The Supreme Court of India Citation: AIR 2021 SC 1193 Civil Appeal No: 3966 OF 2010 Date of Judgement: 19 February 2021 Bench: Justice Mohan M. Shantanagoudar, Justice Vineet Saran FACTS: The appellant, Amitabha Dasgupta, had a locker at the Kolkata branch of the United Bank of India. When he visited the bank on …
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Gayatri Balasamy v. M/S. Isg Novasoft Technologies Limited 2025 INSC 605 | Civil Appeal @ S.L.P.(C) Nos.15336-15337 of 2021 Supreme Court of India| Decided: April 30, 2025 The dispute arose out of the employment relationship between Gayatri Balasamy and ISG Novasoft Technologies Limited, an information technology company. On 27 April 2006, Gayatri Balasamy was appointed …
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Chinthada Anand V. State Of Andhra Pradesh Criminal Appeal No. 1580 of 2026 Supreme Court of India | Decided on March 24, 2026 Citation: 2026 INSC 283 FACTS The Appellant in the instant case, Chinthada Anand, was a practicing Pastor, a resident of Kothapalem Village, Pittalavanipalem Mandal, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh who conducted Sunday Prayer meetings …
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ABSTRACT The regulation of intermediary liability has become an important legal issue in India’s digital landscape. Section 79 of the Information Technology Act, 2000 offers safe harbour protection to intermediaries. This shields them from liability for third-party content as long as they meet due diligence requirements. However, the rise of misinformation, cybercrime, hate speech, and …
Authored by: ANNAPURNA DASBrainware University, Barasat________________________________________________________________ ABSTRACT The debate surrounding the implementation of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in India remains one of the most legally complex and politically sensitive discourses within constitutional law. Envisaged under Article 44 of the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) in the Constitution of India, the UCC mandates that …
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Authored by: ROSHAN GUPTAShri. Swami Dayal Bhatnagar Law College,Chaudhary Charan Singh University__________________________________________________________________ ABSTRACT The enactment of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA) marks a historic re-engineering of India’s criminal evidentiary paradigm, replacing the antiquated Indian Evidence Act, 1872. With crime shifting exponentially into digital ecosystems, the new legislation directly challenges traditional concepts of physical documentation …
1. Facts of the Case 1.Disputed Property: The case relates to the land Survey No. 2029 located at Morar, Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) consisting of 8 Bigha & 10 Biswas. 2.Case of the Plaintiffs: The appellants (Gobind Singh and others) instituted a suit in 1989 seeking a declaration of title and permanent injunction against Union of …
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Abstract This paper addresses the problem of the current conflict between the Right to Be Forgotten (RTBF) as a part of informational privacy and the principles of Freedom of Speech and Open Justice. As court archives go more digital, those acquitted, discharged or involved in private family matters are suffering constant reputational damage from simple …
Appellant- Prakash Chimanlal Sheth Respondent- Jagruti Keyur Rajpopat Court – Supreme Court of India Judges: Justice Sanjay Kumar and Justice Satish Chandra Sharma Judgment Date: July 25, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 897 Introduction The case of Prakash Chimanlal Sheth .V. Jagruti Keyur Rajpopat deals with issue of territorial jurisdiction in cheque bounce cases under Section 138 of the …
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Abstract A comparative study helps us to understand the problem of stray dogs it lead to major challenge in India where it has being taken as a crucial debate, animal welfare and public safety which is the priority of the government should provide it. The major problem is increasing number of dogs in India where …
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PETITIONER TELEGRAM FZ LLC RESPONDENT UNION OF INDIA COURT HONOURABLE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA JUDGE TEJAS KARIA J JUDGEMENT DATE 19 JUNE, 2026 CITATION W.P.(C) 8259/2026 & CM APPL.39036/2026 FACTS 1. NTA vide letter dated 21.05.2026 informed MeitY about the misuse of Telegram application by third parties in respect of Neet UG, 2026[1]. MeitY issued …
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ABSTRACT The new legal strata where executives new to law can be held personally liable for the illegal content posted by their users on their platforms. Until now, global legal regimes shielded the tech CEOs. The US has its Section 230 of US Communications Decency Act and EU has e-Commerce Directive. With the arrests of …
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ABSTRACT Events like avian flu and the Nipah virus outbreaks in Kerala have constantly put veterinarians on the frontline for detecting diseases, but the legal system continues to view veterinary negligence as a strictly personal matter. In India, such cases are largely regulated under the provisions of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 and tort laws, …
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Transitioning from Moral Aspiration to Enforceable Precept Abstract In India, taking care of family members at home is usually seen as just a “natural duty” or something you do out of love, instead of real, recognized work. This way of thinking causes big problems for the financial security and respect of the people doing this …
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Sayed Sanaullah Shah Law student at Institute of Law Metharam, University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Pakistan Sayedsanaullahshah05@gmail.com A comparative analysis of constitutional reviews in Pakistan, India and UK, including a legal and doctrinal approach has been conducted in this research. It examines how every jurisdiction works out the tension between legislative power, judicial control, supremacy of …
CROSS-BORDER SURROGACY: LEGAL AND ETHICAL CHALLENGES IN THE MODERN ERA ABSTRACT Cross-border surrogacy has emerged as a significant consequence of advancements in assisted reproductive technologies and increasing globalization advancements. It involves surrogacy arrangements in which the intended parents and surrogate mother belong to different countries, giving rise to complex legal and ethical concerns. This paper …
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Abstract The growth of digital platforms, has now transformed the relationship between the corporations, individuals and the state. Big techs or companies like Meta, Google, and Amazon etc. have an immense influence over the public, information and the personal data. This control over the digital infrastructure has raised constitutional concerns upon privacy, equality, freedom of …
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1. FACTS OF CASE The democratic framework of India rests fundamentally upon the purity, accuracy and legal validity of its electoral rolls. The genesis of Association for Democratic Reforms v. Election Commission of India (2026 INSC 564)[1] lies in an Impugned Order dated June 24, 2025, issued by the Election Commission of India (ECI)[2]. Through …
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I. ABSTRACT The emergence of generative artificial intelligence has transformed the unauthorized exploitation of an individual’s name, voice, image, and likeness from an occasional legal wrong into a widespread and easily replicable concern. In response to this growing challenge, Indian High Courts have increasingly relied on ex parte injunctions to protect the personality rights of …
Harish Rana v. Union of India, Miscellaneous Application No. 2238 of 2025 in Special Leave Petition (Civil) No. 18225 of 2024, 2026 INSC 222 (Sup. Ct. India Mar. 11, 2026) (J.B. Pardiwala, J., for himself and K.V. Viswanathan, J., concurring). PARTICULARS OF THE CASE Particular Details Case Name Harish Rana v. Union of India Citation …
COURT: Supreme Court of India DECLARED ON: 10th November 2023 APPEALED FROM: Original Writ Petition under Article 32 of the Constitution. JUDGES: Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud (CJI), J.B. Pardiwala, Manoj Misra. CITATION: 2023 INSC 1017; Writ Petition (Civil) No. 1224 of 2023. PETITIONER: State of Punjab. LEGAL COUNSELS FOR THE PETITIONER: RESPONDENTS: Principal Secretary to the …
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Case Name Sukanya Shantha v. Union of India & Ors. Citation 2024 INSC 753 WP Number Writ Petition (C) No. 1404 of 2023 Court Supreme Court of India – Civil Original Jurisdiction Bench Dr Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud (CJI), J.B. Pardiwala J., Manoj Misra J. Date of Order 3 October 2024 Nature Writ Petition (Constitutional Challenge …
ABSTRACT Influencer marketing has transformed how people make purchasing decisions. Initially, what began with bloggers giving product recommendations in their YouTube videos has now turned into an economy where trust is the real currency, but also the main risk involved. The essay aims to analyse the risks involved for consumers when they engage with influencer …
Petitioner: Dr. Jaya Thakur Respondent: Government of India & Others Bench: J.B. Pardiwala, R. Mahadevan Court: Supreme Court of India Citation: 2026 INSC 97 | Writ Petition (Civil) No. 1000 of 2022 Date of Judgement: 30 January 2026 Dr. Jaya Thakur, a social activist, filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) under Article 32 of the …
[2025 INSC 1203] Supreme Court Of India Appellant: Dashwanth Respondent: State Of Tamil Nadu Bench: Justice Vikram Nath; Justice Sanjay Karol; Justice Sandeep Mehta Date of Judgment: 8 October, 2025 Facts The case concerns the alleged kidnapping, sexual assault, murder, and subsequent burning of the body of a seven-year-old girl in Chennai in 2017. The …
Appellant: Vineeta Sharma Respondents: Rakesh Sharma & Others Bench: Justice Arun Mishra, Justice S. Abdul Nazeer & Justice Mr. Shah. Date of Judgment: 11th August, 2020 Facts of the Case: Vineeta Sharma v. Rakesh Sharma[1] is a landmark case resulting from a private family dispute about a property located in New Delhi. The property was …
Abstract: India’s digital public sphere is changing how we discuss politics, culture, and society and at the centre of this transformation is meme, a highly viral, visual combination of irony & text. While memes can serve as effective tools for social commentary, they can also be abused for targeted harassment which can cause serious damage …
Abstract India has experienced phenomenal growth in e-commerce in recent years, coinciding with a rise in unethical interface designs, commonly known as “dark patterns,” which exploit consumer vulnerabilities and erode their ability to provide informed consent. This paper explores how dark patterns are utilized and regulated in India, their impact on the consumers and the …
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Tracing the Regulatory Evolution Towards a Faster, Wider and More Predictable Restructuring Regime ABSTRACT India’s start-ups culture is scaling at a fast rate where in 2025, more than 1.5 lakh DPIIT recognized start-ups have been recorded with more than 70 unicorns emerging. The start-ups in India are governed by Companies Act, Competition Act, SEB regulations, …
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2025 INSC 734 Case Name: Shaurabh Kumar Tripathi v. Vidhi Rawal Court: Supreme Court of India Date of Judgment: 19 May 2025 Bench: Justice Abhay S. Oka & Justice Ujjal Bhuyan Case Number: Criminal Appeal No. 2688 of 2025 (arising out of SLP (Crl.) No. 9493 of 2024), along with connected appeals. 1. FACTS The …
1.ABSTRACT The diaspora of intimate relationships in India is witnessing a noticeable worthy change , with a growing number of individuals opting for live-in relationships, particularly within urban centres. The way Indian family law is changing, Marriage is still very important to our society but more and more people are living together without getting …
The Tamil Nadu Special Reservation of Seats in Educational Institutions including Private Educational Institutions and of Appointments or Posts in the Services under the State within the Reservation for the Most Backward Classes and Denotified Communities Act, 2021 (henceforth referred to as “the 2021 Act”) came into force on February 26, 2021[1]. The Act was …
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Introduction Litigation is a way for getting justice but why then there is such thing as Arbitration? Arbitration is there to be a fastest and cheapest alternative to court litigation. But what happens when a judicial decision which is known as arbitral award contains errors- can court fix it, or must the entire award gets …
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Abstract: Insider trading remains one of the most persistent threats to fairness and investor confidence in Securities Market in India. In recent years, there is growing participation of retail investors in securities trading and detecting insider trading is harder. In such increasing complexity of trade practices, a regulatory body is essential to look after it. …
ABSTRACT The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act) was enacted for safeguarding children from sexual exploitation and abuse through a comprehensive legal framework. By defining child as a person below eighteen years of age and rendering their consent legally irrelevant thus the Act uses a strict protective approach for safeguarding child …
SCC citation: (2022) 12 SCC 442. FACTS Two young Girls of age 8 and 9 years old on December 2005 were playing near a neighbour’s house, the neighbour who was in acquaintance with these girls lured them for coming to his house by promising them money in return. Once they reached his Home the accused …
2026 INSC 506 | Suo Motu Writ Petition (Civil) No. 5 of 2025 Supreme Court | Decided: 19.05.2026 FACTS On July 26, 2025, a six-year-old girl died from rabies after being bitten by a dog. Her tragic death was reported in the Times of India, which led to a Suo motu cognizance taken by the …
ABSTRACT: Judicial independence lies at the heart of a well-functioning judiciary and is the cornerstone of a democratic, market-based society based on the rule of law.[1] This paper examines the constitutional and institutional dimensions of the Supreme Court’s judgment in Madras Bar Association v. Union of India in 2025, where the court struck down a …
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Citation: 2025 INSC 1308 Bench: B.R. Gavai CJI, Surya Kant J., Vikram Nath J. Judgement date: November 11, 2025 Court: Supreme Court of India FACTS The Nithari serial killings first hit the headlines in December 2006 when the police found the skeletal remains of children and women in a drain near House No. D-5, Sector …
ABSTRACT The new legislative framework Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (hereinafter BNSS) which came into force on 1st July 2023, introduced Section 187[1] which is a restructured version of section 167[2] of Code of Civil Procedure, 1967 (hereinafter CrPC). The restructuring led to the extension of remand period in police custody from 15 to 40-60 days. …
ABSTRACT India’s digital economy is booming, but there’s a hidden cost to this success story that we are just starting to wake up to. We are seeing a wave of “killer acquisitions” – a strategy where big tech companies buy out small startups just to shut them down. It sounds counter-intuitive: why buy something if …
FACTS A crass remark about parental incest on a YouTube broadcast called “India’s Got Latent” plunged podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia – known online as “BeerBiceps” – into a massive legal storm.[1] Allahbadia, who commands a massive digital following, posed a highly explicit question to a contestant during a recent episode. Delivered casually, the remark instantly triggered …
“Free and fair elections are the foundation on which the edifice of democracy rests.” Topic: Independence of the Election Commission of India Court: Supreme Court of India Name of the Petitioner: Anoop Baranwal Name of the Respondent: Union Of India Bench: Honourable Justice K.M. Joseph, Ajay Rastogi, Aniruddha Bose, Hrishikesh Roy and C.T. Ravikumar Date …
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ABSTRACT Social media has become an important part of everyday life. The rapid growth of social media has transformed the advertising landscape in India, giving rise to influencer marketing as a powerful promotional tool. Platforms such as Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook have created a new form of advertising known as influencer marketing. Influencers through their …
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Facts On 13 January 2026, the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the decision of Dinesh Biwaji Ashtikar v. State of Maharashtra, addressed the prevailing gap between the constitutional guarantee of education under Article 21A and its practical implementation through the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 (RTE Act). In this case, the …
ABSTRACT This paper examines the legal and human rights concerns in the use of isolation measures in Indian prisons, including protective custody, separate confinement, segregation, and security detention. While prison authorities frequently justify such separation on grounds of discipline, safety, vulnerability, death-row management, or institutional order, the psychological consequences of prolonged social isolation raise a …
Abstract This research tries to examine the evidentiary value of secretly recorded call conversations in disputes, with a special reference to the Hon’ble Supreme Court judgment about the case Vibhor Garg v. Neha. The study analyses the budding relevance of electronic evidence in present day judicial proceedings and about the challenges legally associated with its …
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Abstract Dowry was the practice performed in ancient India where the family of both party exchange gifts from each other willingly and was termed as Vara Dakshina, but now it has become a necessary evil practice where the parents of brides are sipped in along with it women are harassed for dowry even they are …
Date of Judgement: – October 17, 2023 Petitioner: – Supriyo Chakraborty, Abhay Dang, Parth Phiroze Mehrotra, Uday Raj Anand Respondent: – Union of India Bench: – CJI D.Y. Chandrachud, J. S.K. Kaul, J. S.R. Bhat, J. Hima Kohli, J. P.S. Narasimha Introduction The case of Supriyo @ Supriyo Chakraborty & Anr. v. Union of India, …
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US-Israel v. Iran Case Study Abstract The article examines the continuing relevance of the United Nations (UN) in the context of contemporary conflict, with particular reference to the ongoing tensions involving the United States, Israel and Iran. Rather than treating relevance as a binary question, the paper argues threat the UN’s role must be understood …
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Court: The Supreme Court of India Citation: Suo Motu Writ Petition (Criminal) No.2 of 2025 Bench: Division Bench led by Chief Justice B.R. Gavai and Justices K.V. Chandran and N.V. Anjaria. Date of Judgment: October 31st, 2025 Introduction: This case comment examines the Supreme Court’s judgment in Suo Motu Writ Petition (Criminal) No. 2 of …
EMPLOYEES FROM AFTER-HOURS WORK DEMANDS ABSTRACT The nature of work has shifted considerably over the past two decades. With smartphones, laptops and constant messaging, the divide that once separated office hours from personal time has all but disappeared. It has become routine for employees to answer work messages well into the night, take calls over …
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ABSTRACT The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, came into existence to help put together the insolvency life cycle in India, which was highly fragmented and came up with a time-bound system that was creditor-friendly and is expected to facilitate value maximization and better credit discipline. The paper critically assesses the structural, economic and jurisprudential implications …
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Writ Petition (Civil) No. 1011 of 2022 Supreme Court of India | Decided: October 17, 2023 1. FACTS Supriyo @ Supriya Chakraborty & Anr. v. Union of India[1] was a batch of Petitions filed in the Supreme Court of India seeking legal recognition of same-sex marriage in India. The two lead petitioners, Supriyo Chakraborty and …
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ABSTRACT The use of Artificial Intelligence technologies is increasing in businesses and law. This has created challenges. One big question is whether contracts made, negotiated or carried out with AI are legally valid in India. The Indian Contract Act of 1872 is the law for contracts in India. It was made at a time when …
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ABSTRACT The Article below is research on the contrast of the emergence, scope and use of the concept of judicial review in the United States of America, France and India. The judicial review is a critical factor in democratic government. The individuality of a judicial system to decide whether the activities of the legislative and …
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ABSTRACT The swift development of artificial intelligence (AI) has greatly amplified the dependence on itemized information on scale data training and optimization, which is often obtained across various jurisdictions by automated data gathering. The practice presents intricate legal issues that touch on the intersection of the law of data protection, cross-border data governance, and intellectual …
Abstract: We are living in the era of dynamic development of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Our lifestyle is changing significantly because of it. A coin has two sides, just like that AI also has positive and negative impacts. Due to development of AI cybercrimes is also rising significantly, out of which deepfakes is one. Deepfakes have …