Applicability of Section 498A to live-in relationship: Dr. Lokesh B.H. & Ors. v. State of Karnataka & Anr

Background of the CaseDr. Lokesh B.H. & Ors. v. State of Karnataka & Anr., 2026 INSC 784, is a significant criminal law judgment of the Supreme Court of India concerning the applicability of Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code,…

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Good Clinical Practice

Good Clinical Practice (GCP) is an internationally recognized ethical, scientific, and quality standard for designing, conducting, recording, monitoring, analyzing, and reporting clinical trials involving human participants. The International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) developed the ICH E6(R3) Guideline, adopted on 6…

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The Telangana Advocates Protection Act, 2026

The Telangana Advocates Protection Act, 2026 was enacted by the State Legislature of Telangana with the objective of providing legal protection to advocates against violence, intimidation, harassment, and other forms of interference arising from the discharge of their professional duties.…

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The Gayatri Balasamy vs. ISG Novasoft Technologies Ltd.

INTRODUCTIONThe Gayatri Balasamy vs. ISG Novasoft Technologies Ltd. case is a landmark ruling in the history of arbitration jurisprudence in India. For several decades, the Indian judiciary was faced with a high degree of doctrinal uncertainty regarding the scope of…

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Critical overview of the effect of non-use of Trademark

Abstract This paper analyzes the “use” aspect under the Indian Trademarks Act of 1999 (TM Act,1999) and the interpretation of the “use” concept within the Indian judicial system in the context of trade mark matters. Trade marking vests exclusive rights…

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T.N. Godavarman Thirumulkpad vs. Union of India & Ors

The case of T.N. Godavarman Thirumulkpad vs. Union of India & Ors (1996) is arguably the most significant piece of judicial intervention in Indian environmental history. Often referred to as the "Forest Case”.BackgroundBefore 1996, the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 was…

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The Biological Diversity (Amendment) Act, 2023

The Biological Diversity (Amendment) Act, 2023 represents a monumental shift in India's environmental jurisprudence. Enacted to modernize the foundational Biological Diversity Act, 2002, the 2023 amendment seeks to reconcile the competing demands of conservation, industrial growth (specifically the USD 300…

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The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024

The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, represents a landmark legislative effort by the Government of India to safeguard the integrity of the country’s competitive examination system. Enacted against a backdrop of frequent paper leaks and organized cheating…

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Intellectual property ownership before and after acquisition

AbstractThis article explores the growing significance of intellectual property (IP) in corporate acquisitions, where IP assets often play a substantial role. It examines the fundamental principles of IP ownership in India, covering specific legislations. It analyses the complexities surrounding IP…

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Curating India’s insolvency landscape: Key highlights of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2025

AbstractThe Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2025 was introduced in the Lok Sabha on August 12, 2025 aiming to address procedural delays, recovery uncertainties, and judicial vagueness in the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. ​Key provisions include clarifying that…

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