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On April 24, 2025, Dharmashastra National Law University (DNLU) in Jabalpur convened a solemn condolence meeting to honor the victims of the recent Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. The university community, led by Vice-hancellor Prof. (Dr.) Manoj Kumar Sinha and Registrar Dr. Praveen Tripathi, gathered to express grief and solidarity with the families

The discourse on the legality of different forms of divorce under Muslim personal law in India gained renewed attention following the landmark Supreme Court judgment in Shayara Bano v. Union of India (2017), which declared instant triple talaq or Talaq-e-Biddat unconstitutional. However, confusion persists regarding other forms of Talaq, particularly Talaq-e-Ahsan, a more traditional and

Freshfields Promotes Rohit Bhat to Partner in Singapore Office Global law firm Freshfields has announced the promotion of Rohit Bhat to Partner, effective May 1, 2025. A seasoned disputes lawyer, Bhat specialises in complex commercial and investor-state arbitrations, high-profile investigations, and cross-border litigation across the Indo-Pacific region. Bhat has been with Freshfields since 2018 and

Harvard University Sues Trump Administration In US District Court Over $2.2 Billion Funding Freeze Cites the Civil Rights Act and the Administrative Procedure Act to highlight the government’s improper demands Harvard University has filed a lawsuit in the US District Court in Massachusetts against the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and other

Income tax forms the backbone of a country’s fiscal framework, serving as a key source of revenue for the government. It facilitates national development, supports infrastructure, and funds welfare schemes. In India, the income tax system is governed primarily by the Income Tax Act, 1961, which outlines the framework for levy, computation, and collection of

Hindu joint family law is a complex blend of ancient traditions and evolving jurisprudence. Among the key principles governing joint family property is the Doctrine of Blending. This doctrine recognises that a coparcener in a joint Hindu family may voluntarily abandon his claim over a self-acquired property by converting it into joint family property. When

Dalmia Cement Approaches Guwahati High Court Against IT Department’s Rs.108.56 Crore Demand States that it was denied the chance of presenting its case Dalmia Cement (North East) Limited has challenged the Income Tax Department’s order in the Guwahati High Court for Assessment Years 2022-23 and 2023-24. The company contested the demands of Rs.255.56 crore and

CCI Consents To 360 One And Bharti Life Ventures’ Offer To Acquire Stakes In Bharti AXA Life This investment will strengthen the insurer’s growth and enhance its market share The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has given a nod to the joint proposal by 360 One, a wealth management firm, and Bharti Life Ventures Pvt

CESTAT Rules Service Tax Not Applicable On Buying-Selling Space In Print Media Cites Section 66E(e) of the Finance Act, 1994, to reach the judgment The New Delhi bench of the Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has held that service tax is not applicable on buying or selling of space in print media

Patents For AI Inventions: A Comparison Of Requirements In Brazil, USA, And Europe Brazil and Europe emphasize technical contributions with an industrial or reproducible application, while the USPTO requires a demonstrable technical improvement in an applied field Innovation in artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries, leading jurisdictions like Brazil, the US, and Europe to establish