DELHI HIGH COURT: DISTINCTIVENESS UNDER SECTION 9(1)(A) MUST BE TESTED QUA THE GOODS, NOT ON A STANDARD OF “UNIQUENESS”

July 25, 2026 In Blog DELHI HIGH COURT: DISTINCTIVENESS UNDER SECTION 9(1)(A) MUST BE TESTED QUA THE GOODS, NOT ON A STANDARD OF “UNIQUENESS” INTRODUCTIONThe Delhi High Court, in the case of ADS Spirits Pvt. Ltd. v. The Registrar of Trade Marks, C.A.(COMM.IPD-TM) 8/2026 on 21.07.2026 has allowed a statutory Appeal filed under Section 91

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Legal Job Opportunity for Legal Associate at INDIALAW 

🏢 Company: INDIALAW  📍 Location: Mumbai 💰 Stipend/Salary: As Per Industry standard About the Job :INDIALAW LLP is hiring an Associate – IBC & Banking Litigation for its Mumbai office. Eligibility :(i) 2–3 years of post-enrolment experience(ii) Background in both litigation and corporate/transactional work(iii) Strong drafting skills and experience with commercial agreements(iv) Excellent written and spoken English(v)

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Legal Job Opportunity for Legal Associate at Office of Mr. Shreyans Singhvi

🏢 Company: Office of Mr. Shreyans Singhvi 📍 Location: Nizamuddin East, New Delhi 💰 Stipend/Salary: As Per Industry standard About the Job :Applications are invited for the position of Associate at the office of Mr. Shreyans Singhvi. Eligibility :(i) 2–3 years of post-enrolment experience(ii) Background in both litigation and corporate/transactional work(iii) Strong drafting skills and

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Legal Job Opportunity for Legal Associate at Dua Associates

🏢 Company: Dua Associates 📍 Location: Chandigarh 💰 Stipend/Salary: As Per Industry standard About the Job :Dua Associates is looking to hire an Associate for its Chandigarh office Eligibility :(i) Minimum 1.5 years PQE in the corporate sector with prior exposure to areas such as corporate advisory, commercial contracts, transaction documentation, due diligence, M&A, real

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JHARKHAND HIGH COURT DIRECTS JUDICIAL INQUIRY INTO CUSTODIAL DEATH, DECLINES TO RECORD CONTEMPT FINDING AT THIS STAGE

July 25, 2026 In Blog JHARKHAND HIGH COURT DIRECTS JUDICIAL INQUIRY INTO CUSTODIAL DEATH, DECLINES TO RECORD CONTEMPT FINDING AT THIS STAGE BACKGROUNDA Division Bench of the Jharkhand High Court in the case of Saida Khatoon & Ors. v. Smt. Vandana Dadel & Ors., Cont. Case (Civil) No. 571 of 2025 on 18.06.2026, comprising Justice

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Case Summary: Standard Chartered Bank & Anr. v. Enforcement Officer, Ministry of Home Affairs & Anr. (2026) | Section 438 BNSS Not a Bar to Section 528 BNSS

The Supreme Court clarified that the availability of revision under Section 397 CrPC (Section 438 BNSS) does not bar the High Court’s inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC (Section 528 of the BNSS). It also held that an opportunity notice under Section 61(2) of FERA is mandatory before prosecution and that prolonged criminal proceedings may

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Stamp Duty on Mining Leases Based on Anticipated Royalty, Not Dead Rent: Supreme Court

July 25, 2026 In Blog Stamp Duty on Mining Leases Based on Anticipated Royalty, Not Dead Rent: Supreme Court INTRODUCTIONThe Hon’ble Supreme Court of India examined a dispute regarding the appropriate metric for calculating stamp duty on a mining lease agreement, specifically addressing whether the determinant should be the fixed “dead rent” or the variable

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Supreme Court on Trial of Juveniles as Adults: What Every Lawyer Should Know

Indian juvenile justice has been founded on the principle that every child deserves an opportunity for reform. Unlike the ordinary criminal justice system, the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 (JJ Act) prioritises rehabilitation over retribution. However, growing concerns over serious crimes committed by children between the ages of sixteen and eighteen

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Supreme Court Balances Proportionality and Reformation, Reduces Life Sentence to 20 Years

In Ehsaan v. State (NCT of Delhi), 2026 INSC 720, the Supreme Court reaffirmed that sentencing is not merely an exercise in imposing the harshest possible punishment but one that requires a careful evaluation of all relevant circumstances. While upholding the appellant’s conviction for gang rape under Section 376D of the Indian Penal Code (Section

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Supreme Court on ‘Arising Out of the Use of a Motor Vehicle’: Limits of MACT Jurisdiction

The Motor Vehicles Act is a beneficial legislation intended to compensate victims of motor accidents. However, not every death or injury that merely involves a motor vehicle automatically falls within the jurisdiction of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT). The Supreme Court clarified that a claimant must establish a causal connection between the use of

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