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Marriage, in its essence, is a partnership founded on companionship, intimacy, trust, and shared responsibilities. Yet, when these foundational elements are consistently denied or manipulated, the institution itself begins to crumble. Indian courts have long grappled with the question of what conduct amounts to matrimonial cruelty. Is cruelty confined to physical violence, or does it

The doctrine of estoppel is a cornerstone of civil jurisprudence. It prevents a party from taking contradictory positions or denying facts that have already been settled to the detriment of another party. While estoppel provides stability in private dealings, its applicability against the government has always been limited. Courts have consistently emphasised that the State,

Matrimonial disputes often expose the fine line between ordinary marital discord and conduct legally amounting to “cruelty” under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 (HMA). Delhi High Court in Puja Pasricha v. Aishwarya Pasricha (MAT.APP.(F.C.) 138/2023) addressed precisely this issue. The case concerned an appeal against a Family Court judgment that dissolved the parties’ marriage on

The thrill of travel isn’t reserved just for leisure seekers. More and more entrepreneurs are blending their passion for exploring new places with the pursuit of business opportunities. Whether you’re a small business owner scouting new markets or an aspiring entrepreneur looking for inspiration, travel opens doors to unexpected ideas and partnerships. But let’s face

Judge Rules Against Copyright Claim In Universal Music’s Favour In High-profile Sampling Case Mary J. Blige’s “Real Love” clears copyright infringement claims in New York federal court In a significant ruling on Tuesday, a federal court in New York dismissed a copyright infringement lawsuit filed against Universal Music Group regarding an alleged unauthorized sample in

Austere Systems, Toyfort, Fimo Found Guilty Of Cartelisation By CCI “CCI penalizes three firms for rigging soil testing bids in Meerut, Jhansi” In a significant affirmation of regulatory oversight in public procurement, the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has upheld the Competition Commission of India’s findings against three companies, Austere Systems, Toyfort, and Fimo Infosolutions

Amazon Wins Relief As SC Upholds Stay In Beverly Hills Polo Club Trademark Case “Trademark dispute deepens as Lifestyle fails to overturn HC stay in SC” In a significant legal development in the realm of intellectual property rights, the Supreme Court of India has dismissed an appeal by Lifestyle Equities CV and Lifestyle Licensing BV

Joyalukkas Wins Tax Appeal On Loan Interest Disallowance Before ITAT Cochin Interest on Working Capital Loans Held Deductible as Revenue Expenditure by ITAT In a significant ruling reinforcing the treatment of interest on working capital loans as a revenue expenditure, the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Cochin Bench, allowed a deduction of ₹1,39,04,056 under Section 36(1)(iii)

Eversheds Sutherland advised Gresham House on acquisition of SUSI Partners AG The multinational global law firm, Eversheds Sutherland, advised longstanding client Gresham House, a specialist sustainable investment manager, on its agreement to acquire SUSI Partners AG, a Switzerland-headquartered investment manager focused on energy transition infrastructure. The acquisition creates a top-ten European energy transition platform, combining

Impact Of Federal Circuit Ruling On Telecom Patent Enforcement And 5G Technology Legal experts weigh in on Federal Circuit’s decision in AT&T wireless patent dispute In a significant legal development, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has overturned a $166 million jury verdict previously awarded to Finesse Wireless LLC against telecommunications giant