Legal Era Indian Legal Awards 2025

Recognizing Legal Finesse and Accomplishments and Celebrating the Continuous Pursuit of Legal Excellence The 14th Annual Legal Era Indian Legal Awards shone the light on the stars of the legal industry, unearthing their singular talents and contributions to the business The opulence of Hotel ITC Maurya, New Delhi, formed the backdrop of the 14th Legal

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SpicyIP Weekly Review (June 30 – July 6)

The Prada Kolhapuri Chappals fiasco, thoughts on alternative prizes for sickle cell treatment and analysis on the US judgements on the GenAI- copyright debate. This and much more in our weekly roundup of our blog posts, case summaries, and top IP developments in the country and the world. Anything we are missing out on? Drop

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Is It Legal for Banks to Refuse to Open an Account Without Aadhaar?

In a country where financial inclusion is a cornerstone of economic development, the denial of basic banking services raises serious legal and constitutional concerns. Aadhar, India’s unique biometric identity system, was introduced as a means of simplifying access to various welfare schemes and services. However, its usage as a mandatory identification document in all spheres

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Dual Tax Dilemma: State of Kerala v Asianet Satellite Communications Ltd

[Surya Gayathri is a 2nd year BA.LLB student at NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad] On May 22, 2025, a division bench of the Supreme Court comprising Justice B.V. Nagarathna and Justice N. Kotiswar Singh delivered a significant ruling in State of Kerala v. Asianet Satellite Communications Ltd., addressing the constitutionality of dual taxation on broadcasting services. The case arose

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Enforceability of a Term Sheet: Delhi High Court in OYO vs Zostel Hospitality

[Arjim Jain and Shruti Asati are 5th Year B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) students at National Law University, Odisha] In commercial transactions, especially those involving mergers, acquisitions, and venture capital funding, a “term sheet” plays a pivotal role in outlining the contours of the intended arrangement. While these documents often mark a significant milestone in negotiations, their legal enforceability remains a

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Legal Bites 100 Most Influential Legal Stalwarts of India: Judges, Lawyers, Jurists and Reformers

India’s legal system has been enriched by the contributions of countless brilliant minds—judges who delivered landmark rulings, lawyers who shaped jurisprudence, scholars who defined legal thinking, and reformers who championed justice. This curated list of 100 most influential legal stalwarts of India offers a panoramic view of those who shaped the law, transformed the judiciary,

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Call for Papers: RMLNLU Law Review Volume XVI 2025-26

RMLNLU Law Review Journal, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University (RMLNLU) Lucknow, is inviting submissions in the form of papers for its upcoming Volume XVI. About the Institution Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University (RMLNLU) is a public law school and a National Law University located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was

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Certificate Course on Evolution of Technology Regulation in India: Telegraphs to AI | GNLU

GNLU Centre for Law and Technology is organising an Online Short-Term (1 credit) Certificate Course on “Evolution of Technology Regulation in India: Telegraphs to AI” in July 2025. About GNLU Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) is a statutory university established by the Government of Gujarat under the Gujarat National Law University Act, 2003. The University

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