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A written statement is the defendant’s formal reply to the plaint. It is not merely a denial of the plaintiff’s allegations but an opportunity to place the defendant’s complete case before the Court. A well-drafted written statement narrows the issues in dispute, prevents deemed admissions, and lays the foundation for the defence throughout the trial.

🏢 Company: Adv Akshara Ramadas 📍 Location: Chennai 💰 Stipend/Salary: As Per Industry standard About the Job :Adv Akshara Ramadas is inviting applications for the position of Junior Associate. The role offers exposure to both Litigation and Corporate/Commercial Law, including contract drafting, compliance, and data privacy matters. Eligibility :(i) Experience: 0–2 years PQE in litigation(ii)

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

🏢 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)

🏢 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

🏢 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

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

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

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

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