INTRODUCTIONIn Charul Shukla v. State of U.P. and Ors., 2026 INSC 297, decided on 25 March 2026, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice B.V. Nagarathna and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, the Supreme Court examined the misuse of Section 498A IPC in matrimonial conflicts, highlighting the importance of clear evidence, safeguarding innocent relatives and applying principles
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SHOW CAUSE NOTICE CANNOT SURVIVE WITHOUT FOUNDATIONAL FACTS: SUPREME COURT INTERVENES IN FEMA PROCEEDINGS
INTRODUCTIONIn J. Sri Nisha v. Special Director, Directorate of Enforcement & Ors., 2026 INSC 309, decided on 1 April 2026, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta, examined the validity of proceedings initiated under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA).The Court held that where the foundational basis for
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The law of maintenance under Indian jurisprudence serves as a crucial social welfare mechanism aimed at preventing destitution and ensuring financial security for dependents, particularly wives, children, and parents. Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (now Section 144 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023), embodies this principle by imposing a legal obligation
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INTRODUCTIONIn Rajiv Gaddh v. Subodh Prakash, 2026 INSC 302, decided on 1 April 2026, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narsimha and Justice Alok Aradhe, the Supreme Court examined whether a party can file a fresh Section 11 Arbitration Application after abandoning earlier proceedings on the same cause of action. BRIEF FACTS1.
... Continue Reading.Agentic AI Practical Approaches to Liability under Indian Law
Agentic AI Practical Approaches to Liability under Indian Law The ability to delegate tasks to a system that acts independently and effectively is a significant benefit of agentic AI. However, it can also give rise to liability scenarios Understanding Agentic AI AI agents are systems that can autonomously perform sophisticated, iterative tasks based on user
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[Soumya Dubey is a 3rd year B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) student at National Law University Odisha] Recently, the Supreme Court delivered its judgment in State Bank of India v. Union of India 2026 INSC 153 (13 February 2026) clarifying that spectrum licences allotted to telecom service providers (‘TSPs’) cannot be treated as ‘assets’ within insolvency proceedings. While the judgment
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Delhi High Court Grants Interim Protection To Pookie Baba, Orders Takedown Of AI Deepfakes And Misleading Persona Misuse Introduction The Delhi High Court granted interim protection to the personality rights of spiritual preacher Aniruddhacharya Ji Maharaj, popularly known as “Pookie Baba”, restraining the unauthorised use of his persona, voice, image, and distinctive discourse style. The
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Addleshaw Goddard Welcomes Nils Vanhassel as Partner and Head of Tax Middle East The major international law firm Addleshaw Goddard Middle East is pleased to announce the appointment of Nils Vanhassel as Partner and Head of Tax Middle East, based in Dubai. Nils’ arrival marks a significant step in the continued growth of the firm’s
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March 29, 2026 – Gandhinagar – The Uttar Pradesh State Institute of Forensic Science (UPSIFS), Lucknow, has secured the Best Memorial Award at the Nyay Abhyuday 2.0 – 4th National Technological Moot Court Competition, organised by the National Forensic Sciences University, Gandhinagar, held on 28–29 March 2026. The competition witnessed participation from 48 teams representing
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Delhi High Court Sets Aside Patent Refusal for Harvard’s Stem-Cell-Derived Insulin-Producing Pancreatic β Cells Introduction The Delhi High Court set aside the Patent Office’s refusal of Harvard College’s patent application relating to stem-cell-derived insulin-producing pancreatic β cells intended for diabetes treatment. The Court held that the Controller committed a material error by failing to independently
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