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Taxation is one of the most fundamental attributes of State sovereignty. The power to levy and collect taxes is not merely a fiscal function but an expression of constitutional authority, democratic accountability, and economic self-determination. Article 265 of the Constitution of India embodies this principle by mandating that no tax shall be levied or collected

Translation: Don’t think we are on the same side, we are different. On Monday, a DB of the DHC allowed Zydus to manufacture and market a biosimilar of the drug Nivolumab, marketed as Opdivo. The DB order is well-reasoned, providing a clear demarcation between infringement analysis and biosimilarity. Nivolumab, which is at the centre of the controversy,

In criminal jurisprudence, motive has traditionally been regarded as a crucial link in establishing guilt, particularly in cases that rely on circumstantial evidence. However, a recurring and critical question arises: when there is direct evidence in the form of a reliable dying declaration, does the prosecution still need to prove motive? The Supreme Court of

The Supreme Court of India examined a significant question regarding the maintainability of mandatory injunction suits in the absence of prayers for possession in Sanjay Paliwal and Another v. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (Civil Appeal No. 6075 of 2016). The case was heard the Two Judge Bench comprising Justice Aravind Kumar and Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar

INTRODUCTIONThe Delhi High Court, in Hitesh Makhija v. Ritu Makhija, 2025 SCC OnLine Del 9664, delivered a nuanced and socially grounded judgment on 27 December 2025. The decision was authored by Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, who examined the contours of interim child maintenance under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (PWDV Act).The

Maintenance jurisprudence in India has consistently evolved to prevent destitution and ensure dignity for dependent spouses and children. A recurring question that arises before courts is whether a husband can be absolved of his obligation to pay maintenance to his wife when one of the children from the marriage is residing with him and he

INTRODUCTIONIn Tulasareddi @ Mudakappa & Anr. v. State of Karnataka & Ors., 2026 INSC 67, decided on 16 January 2026, the Supreme Court of India revisited core principles governing appeals against acquittal, circumstantial evidence and criminal conspiracy. The Judgment was delivered by a Division Bench comprising Justice Vipul M. Pancholi and Justice Sanjay Karol.Setting aside

Tiger Global loses Supreme Court battle over Flipkart capital gains tax The legal law firm in India, Lakshmikumaran and Sridharan Attorneys, highlighted the Supreme Court’s ruling on Thursday against US-based investment firm Tiger Global in its challenge to taxation on its sale of a major stake in ecommerce company Flipkart. The apex court upheld the

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advised SkyPower Group on the acquisition of SkyPower Southeast Solar India Private Limited by Inox Neo Energies Limited The leading law firm in India, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advised SkyPower Group in connection with the acquisition of 100% equity shares of SkyPower Southeast Solar India Private Limited (“SkyPower”) by Inox Neo Energies Limited

DSK Legal advised Pee Safe on its Series C funding round led by OrbiMed The legal law firm in India, DSK Legal advised and assisted leading women’s hygiene and wellness brand Pee Safe and its promoters in connection with its Series C funding round by OrbiMed, with a deal value of USD 32 million. The