ROAD RAGE DE-ESCALATION: STRATEGIES FOR STAYING SAFE WHEN TEMPERS FLARE

In the practice of law, regardless of jurisdiction, we observe a common pattern in vehicular disputes: what begins as a minor traffic infraction often escalates into significant criminal and civil liability. Whether navigating the interstate highways or the arterial roads, the legal principles governing human conduct remain remarkably consistent.Road rage is not merely a lapse

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STATUTORY AUTHORITIES MUST STEP IN WHEN HOUSING SOCIETY STALLS MEMBERSHIP; TENANCY HISTORY CANNOT DEFEAT COOPERATIVE RIGHTS

INTRODUCTIONIn Shashin Patel & Anr. v. Uday Dalal & Ors., 2026 INSC 125, decided on 5 February 2026, the Supreme Court of India, speaking through a Bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta, delivered an important ruling on the rights of flat occupants to cooperative society membership and the extent of supervisory powers

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LEASING A RESIDENTIAL FLAT DOES NOT DEFEAT CONSUMER STATUS; DOMINANT PURPOSE TEST REAFFIRMED

INTRODUCTIONIn Vinit Bahri and Another v. M/s MGF Developers Ltd. and Another, reported as 2026 INSC 114, the Supreme Court of India, by a Judgment dated 4 February 2026, delivered an important pronouncement on the scope of the term “consumer” under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986. The Bench comprising Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and Justice

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Design Law Reforms: Searching for Justifications

Long post ahead! PIIT on 23rd January 2026 had put out a concept note titled “Proposed Amendments to the Designs Act, 2000” and has invited comments from stakeholders, with the last day for submitting comments being 22nd February 2026. Some reforms are substantive, affecting the scope of design law. While others are administrative, intended to

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1st International Conference on Legal Dimensions of Clean and Safe Sports | NLU Delhi

UNESCO Chair, National Law University Delhi is organising its 1st International Conference on Legal Dimensions of Clean and Safe Sports scheduled to be held from 14-15th February 2026. About NLU Delhi The National Law University, Delhi is among India’s leading law universities, ranked second in the National Institutional Ranking Framework for the last two years.

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Meesho Announces Promotion Of Nikita Pareek As Director – Legal

Meesho announces promotion of Nikita Pareek as Director – Legal The e-commerce major Meesho has announced the elevation of Nikita Pareek to the position of Director – Legal, recognizing her significant contributions to the company’s legal and compliance function. Confirming her promotion, Pareek shared on LinkedIn, “I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new

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Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. Advised Norwest Venture Partners On Divestment Of Stake In Pepperfry Limited

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. advised Norwest Venture Partners on divestment of stake in Pepperfry Limited The leading law firm in India, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. (SAM) advised Norwest Venture Partners on the divestment of its 100% stake in Pepperfry Limited to TCC Concept Limited, an Indian listed entity. The transaction was structured as

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Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. Advised Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited On USD 3 Billion LNG Agreement With ADNOC Gas Subsidiary

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. advised Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited on USD 3 billion LNG agreement with ADNOC Gas subsidiary The leading law firm in India, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. (SAM) acted as legal counsel to Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) in connection with a long-term Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Sale and Purchase Agreement

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