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The sight of speeding vehicles on Indian roads often triggers concerns about safety and accountability. When an accident occurs, the common presumption is that high speed automatically translates into rash or negligent driving. But is that truly the case in the eyes of the law? Can a person be held criminally liable merely for driving

Understanding the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025: A New Era for Waqf Administration in India A Landmark Legislative Overhaul Proises Modernization Amidst Debate The landscape of Waqf administration in India is set for a significant transformation with the enactment of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, also now amended as the Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and

S&R Associates Advised Hitachi Payment On Investment In Spydra Technologies The deal aims to leverage blockchain for enhanced security S&R Associates has represented Hitachi Payment Services in its strategic investment in Spydra Technologies. While Hitachi Payment is an end-to-end payments and commerce solutions provider, Spydra specializes in enterprise blockchain technology. The investment aims to leverage

Prof. (Dr.) Padmakali Banerjee is a distinguished academic leader, Vice Chancellor, and author with nearly three decades of transformative experience in higher education. A Ph.D. from the University of Delhi and Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, London, she is known for pioneering innovations in curriculum design, skill development, and student-centric learning. She champions

Industrial closure is a complex issue that directly impacts not only the business but also the livelihood of employees and the economic equilibrium of society. The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, especially Section 25-O, provides the legal framework governing the procedure for closure of industrial undertakings. Recent judicial scrutiny, particularly in Harinagar Sugar Mills Ltd. (Biscuit

When an individual attains celebrity status, their recognition stems not from official identifiers such as a passport or social security number, but from their carefully cultivated public image or persona. The persona, when commercialised, yields profits as a direct result of his individuality, often referred to as his personality rights.[1] The world of advertising relies

The concepts of “hurt” and “grievous hurt” are vital to understanding bodily offences in criminal law. Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS)—India’s reformed criminal code replacing the Indian Penal Code, 1860—these terms continue to carry significant implications in matters of personal injury, assault, and physical violence. The classification of harm as either “hurt” or

Khaitan & Co Advised Deserve India On Restructuring And Asset Transfer To Intuit India It was part of a global acquisition rights between the entities Khaitan & Co has Advised Deserve India on an India-level restructuring and transfer of assets to Intuit India. The deal was part of a larger global acquisition where Intuit Inc.,

In 2025, mobile applications are no longer mere digital tools but are deeply embedded in everyday life, influencing communication, commerce, entertainment, and behavior. With over 4.88 billion smartphone users worldwide, mobile apps now actively shape digital trends. As their influence expands, legal frameworks in India and globally are evolving to address concerns around data privacy,