TCRC v. Ganga Rudraiah: Copyright, Acquiescence, and the Cost of an Unwritten Arrangement

The Madras High Court’s decision in TCRC v. Ganga Rudraiah may appear to be about the ownership of BTS photographs from the making of the hit film ‘Aval Appadithan‘. But the reasoning gets considerably less straightforward when the Court’s treatment of Section 17(b), consideration, and acquiescence is examined closely. Vanshika Verma writes on this development

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POCSO Act Cannot Be Used as a Weapon in Matrimonial and Child Custody Disputes: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has expressed serious concern over the misuse of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act) in bitter matrimonial and child custody disputes, where allegations of sexual abuse may be employed to gain a strategic advantage against the other parent. At the same time, the Court emphasised that genuine

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Election Commission Appointments and Executive Control: Supreme Court Flags Constitutional Questions

“It is a foundational principle of our constitutional scheme that ours is a government of laws, not of men, where the rulers are bound by the law; they can never be above the law.” With these words, Justice Dipankar Datta opened an important constitutional opinion concerning the manner in which the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC)

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Indian Law Institute Organises Special Lecture by Dr. Sasmit Patra on Reforming State as a Litigant

September 24, 2026 – New Delhi: The Indian Law Institute (ILI) organised a Special Lecture on “Reforming State as a Litigant: The Case for a National Litigation Management Law”, focusing on government litigation, judicial pendency and the need for institutional mechanisms to improve the management of litigation by the State. The lecture was delivered by

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Call for Papers: HPNLU Journal of Tax Law, Volume V (2026) | Submit by Oct 31

HPNLU Journal of Tax Law, Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU), Shimla, has invited scholarly contributions for Volume V (2026). The journal welcomes submissions from academicians, scholars, professionals and policymakers in the field of taxation laws and policies. The last date for submission is October 31, 2026. About HPNLU Journal of Tax Law The HPNLU

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Internship Opportunity at Intygrat Law Offices LLP, New Delhi

🏢 Company: Intygrat Law Offices LLP 📍 Location: New Delhi 💰 Stipend/Salary: ₹3,000 to ₹5,000/- About the Internship :Applications are invited for a law internship at Intygrat Law Offices LLP, New Delhi, for 4th/5th-year law students and recent law graduates. Eligibility :• Students currently enrolled in their 2nd/3rd year (for three-year LLB courses) and 3rd/4th/5th year (for

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Internship Opportunity at Advocate Prakash Jotwani

🏢 Company: Advocate Prakash Jotwani 📍 Location: Marine Lines, Mumbai 💰 Stipend/Salary: Based on Performance About the Internship :Applications are invited from law students for a three-month internship focused on Direct Tax Litigation, starting January 2027. The internship may be extended based on the candidate’s performance. Eligibility :• Students currently enrolled in their 2nd/3rd year (for three-year

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Internship Opportunity at Neev Foundation

🏢 Company: Neev Foundation 📍 Location: Mayur Vihar Phase-I, Delhi 💰 Stipend/Salary: Unpaid About the Internship :Neev Foundation for Legal Aid invites applications for 2 in-person internships in Delhi for 3-year and 5-year law students, involving litigation, legal aid, fieldwork and community engagement. Eligibility :• Students currently enrolled in their 2nd/3rd year (for three-year LLB courses) and

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