Providing television entertainment in hotel rooms may appear to be a routine hospitality service, but it can carry separate copyright obligations. In The Indian Performing Right Society Limited v. Hotel Appolo & Tours Private Limited, the Calcutta High Court held that making copyrighted literary and musical works available to hotel guests through cable television can
... Continue Reading.Retrospective Taxation, the Four-Component Test, and What Gameskraft Left Unanswered – Part II
[Varun Soni is a recent graduate from the National Law School of India University, and an incoming associate at AZB and Partners] [Continued from Part I] The Group of Ministers Proceedings: An analogy to the Chief Commissioners’ Conference in Vatika The Group of Ministers (GoM) on Casinos, Race Courses and Online Gaming was constituted in 2021. The
... Continue Reading.Job Post: Legal Apprentice at Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank (APCOB), Vijayawada: Apply by Aug 11
Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Ltd. (APCOB), Vijayawada, has invited applications for engagement of Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for FY 2026–27. For law graduates, 1 training seat has been earmarked under the Legal specialization. The apprenticeship is for a period of one year and carries a monthly stipend of ₹15,000. About APCOB The
... Continue Reading.SUPREME COURT EXPLAINS PARAMETERS ON RECALL OF WITNESS UNDER ORDER 18 RULE 17 CPC
August 8, 2026 In Blog SUPREME COURT EXPLAINS PARAMETERS ON RECALL OF WITNESS UNDER ORDER 18 RULE 17 CPC INTRODUCTIONThe Hon’ble Supreme Court of India recently tackled a critical procedural question regarding the scope and limits of recalling a witness and reopening evidence at the fag end of a civil trial. In K. Bharathamma v.
... Continue Reading.JOB POST: Para Legal Volunteers (PLVs) at DLSA Nagaon, Assam; Apply by Aug 25
District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Nagaon, Assam has invited applications from local residents for selection as Para Legal Volunteers (PLVs). Eligible candidates, including law students and persons from other specified groups, can submit their applications on or before August 25, 2026, up to 5:00 PM. About the Recruitment The Office of the District Legal Services
... Continue Reading.Understanding Your Legal Rights After an Insurance Claim Denial
August 8, 2026 In Blog Understanding Your Legal Rights After an Insurance Claim Denial IntroductionThat denial letter arrives — and suddenly everything feels stuck. Whether you filed for property damage, a vehicle accident, a business loss, or a medical bill, most people assume the denial ends it. Done. Finished. But that’s rarely true. Policyholders carry
... Continue Reading.RPNLU Prayagraj Concludes Orientation Programme 2026-31 with Valedictory Session
Prayagraj, August 08 – Dr. Rajendra Prasad National Law University, Prayagraj (RPNLUP) successfully concluded its Orientation Programme for the incoming batch of 2026-31 with a Valedictory Session held on 8 August 2026 at the Academic Block of the University. The ceremony commenced with the lighting of the lamp and Saraswati Vandana, followed by the rendition
... Continue Reading.WHEN INTERIM RELIEF MEETS CONSTITUTIONAL FINALITY
August 8, 2026 In Blog WHEN INTERIM RELIEF MEETS CONSTITUTIONAL FINALITY INTRODUCTIONThe Supreme Court of India, in Government of India & Anr. v. Sri Devraj Urs Medical College, 2026 INSC 799, decided on 04 August 2026, revisited an important question concerning the effect of interim judicial directions after the pronouncement of a final Constitution Bench
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August 8, 2026 In Blog COMPREHENSIVE/ PACKAGE MOTOR INSURANCE COVERS VEHICLE OCCUPANTS: SUPREME COURT EXPLAINS DIFFERENT TYPES OF POLICIES INTRODUCTIONThe Hon’ble Supreme Court of India examined crucial legal questions regarding compliance with Section 146 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (MVA), the classification of motor vehicle insurance policies and the extent of coverage provided to
... Continue Reading.Supreme Court Narrows “Criminal Antecedents” to Grave and Heinous Offences, Clears Way for Withdrawal of FIRs Against NEET Protesters
August 8, 2026 In Blog Supreme Court Narrows “Criminal Antecedents” to Grave and Heinous Offences, Clears Way for Withdrawal of FIRs Against NEET Protesters The Supreme Court, on August 3, 2026, clarified its July 28, 2026 interim Order in Shailendra Mani Tripathi v. Union of India, 2026 SCC OnLine SC 1409, holding that the expression
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