It has to be taken with utmost seriousness that none other than the Delhi High Court itself while expressing its serious concerns on persisting of brutal rapes in a most learned, laudable, logical, landmark and latest oral judgment titled Md Shakir vs The State Govt of
... Continue Reading.CJI Must Ensure Now Creation Of High Court Bench In West UP
“Justice denied anywhere diminishes justice everywhere.” – Martin Luther King, Jr. It is most shattering to note that Centre has most shamelessly ensured since last 79 years of independence that West UP with more than 10
... Continue Reading.We are set to expand in India, boost heritage tourism: KB Kachru, Chairman, Radisson Hotel Group South Asia
We are set to expand in India, boost heritage tourism: KB Kachru, Chairman, Radisson Hotel Group South Asia The hospitality group operates over 200 hotels across the country Radisson Hotel Group is set to boost its presence in Eastern India by balancing its properties across major and Tier-2 cities. KB Kachru, Chairman, Radisson Hotel Group,
... Continue Reading.Bird & Bird Welcomes Masahiro Tanabe As Corporate Partner
Bird & Bird Welcomes Masahiro Tanabe as Corporate Partner International law firm Bird & Bird has expanded its Tokyo office with the addition of Masahiro Tanabe as a Corporate Partner. He officially joined the firm on September 22, 2025. Masahiro brings extensive experience across renewable energy and power markets, including battery energy storage systems (BESS),
... Continue Reading.CESTAT Rules No Service Tax on Refurbishment of Pre-Owned Cars During Ownership by Dealer
CESTAT Rules No Service Tax on Refurbishment of Pre-Owned Cars During Ownership by Dealer “Popular Vehicles wins appeal against ₹2.2 lakh Service Tax demand on refurbished cars” In a significant ruling, the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Chennai Bench, has held that refurbishment activities carried out on pre-owned vehicles by a dealer during
... Continue Reading.Case Summary: Jahangir @ Ekka @ Ibrahim v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi (2025) | Delhi High Court on Parole for Foreign Nationals
In Jahangir @ Ekka @ Ibrahim v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi (2025), the Delhi High Court was called upon to decide a sensitive question of balancing rehabilitative justice with public safety concerns. The petitioner, a Bangladeshi national convicted in two life imprisonment cases, sought parole after completing over 18 years in custody. His
... Continue Reading.Sumitomo Mitsui’s stake to improve rating: Yes Bank MD Prashant Kumar
Sumitomo Mitsui’s stake to improve rating: Yes Bank MD Prashant Kumar The private bank had been questioned over the extent of non-performing loans in the balance sheet and its inability to raise capital The Rs.16,000-crore (25 percent stake) by Japanese lender, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) in Yes Bank, is being seen as a strategic
... Continue Reading.SpicyIP Bells and Whistles: IP Events and Opportunities
Welcome to our new periodic: SpicyIP Bells and Whistles! With IP awareness increasing and with more and more events, opportunities and interests developing, we thought we’d try to help our readers stay in touch with events and opportunities going on! Each week, we’ll be rounding up IP events which are free or nominally charged from
... Continue Reading.Is It Legal to Remarry During the Statutory Appeal Period When the Divorce Decree Stands Unchallenged?
Marriage under Hindu law is regarded as a sacred bond, but the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 (HMA) permits dissolution of marriage through divorce on specified grounds. A recurring legal issue arises in situations where a spouse, after obtaining a divorce decree, seeks to remarry before the statutory appeal period lapses. Section 15 of the HMA
... Continue Reading.Polygamy Under Muslim Law Conditional on Equal Responsibility
In a thought-provoking judgment delivered in Jubairiya v. Saidalavi (RPFC No. 221 of 2021, decided on 15 September 2025), the Kerala High Court addressed the delicate issue of polygamy under Muslim law in India. The Court, presided over by Justice P.V. Kunhikrishnan, dealt with a revision petition filed by a woman seeking maintenance from her
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