Supreme Court Defines Interest Liability in Employee Compensation Claims In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of India in Shanti & Ors. v. National Insurance Company, 2025 INSC 234, provided clarity on the issue of interest liability under the Employee’s Compensation Act, 1923. The judgment, delivered by Justice K. Vinod Chandran, underlines the statutory obligation
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Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD India is encountering increasing challenges in the Indian market. While the company strives to expand its operations, it grapples with significant regulatory hurdles, legal disputes, and now, escalating customer dissatisfaction. A BYD E6 owner has taken to X (formerly Twitter) to announce the issuance of a legal notice demanding
... Continue Reading.Amazon Owns Your E-Books and Wants More
In light of Amazon’s decision to disable the ‘Download or Transfer via USB’ feature from their Kindle devices, Arnav Kaman discusses DRMs/TPMs, the rights of the user, what users can do with their ebooks within the fair use doctrine, and the future of ebooks in this guest post. Arnav is a 3rd Year Law student
... Continue Reading.Case Summary: Jaya Bhattacharya v. State of West Bengal & Ors. (2025) | Pension Rights and Procedural Fairness
The Supreme Court of India in Jaya Bhattacharya v. State of West Bengal & Ors. (2025 INSC 270) addressed a long-standing dispute concerning the denial of pensionary benefits to the appellant, Jaya Bhattacharya. The case revolved around allegations of unauthorized absence, non-conduct of a departmental inquiry, and the government’s refusal to grant pension benefits despite
... Continue Reading.CUET PG 2025 Exam Schedule Announced
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the Common University Entrance Test (CUET-PG) 2025 schedule for admissions into various postgraduate courses, including LLM and LLB. The CUET-PG will assess candidates’ knowledge and understanding of their chosen subject areas, providing a common platform for admissions to various postgraduate courses. Exam Dates: 13 March – 01 April
... Continue Reading.Child Arrangement Solicitors: Mastering Family Law to Secure Optimal Outcomes in UK
Navigating the complexities of family law, especially when it comes to children, can be challenging. The decisions made during this time can have a lasting impact on all parties involved. A child arrangement solicitor is essential in guiding you through the process, ensuring that the rights and welfare of children are prioritised. Child arrangement orders
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In the dynamic landscape of UK enterprises, disputes among partners and shareholders can arise, creating significant challenges for businesses. Understanding the complexities of these disputes is crucial for maintaining the integrity and profitability of your enterprise. For comprehensive guidance on this topic, explore partnership and shareholder disputes. In this article, however, we’ll provide the basics.
... Continue Reading.Understanding Legal Costs: A Deep Dive into Costs Solicitors in UK Law
Legal costs can often seem daunting, especially if you are unfamiliar with the intricacies of the UK legal system. Costs solicitors play a crucial role in helping clients navigate these complexities, ensuring that legal proceedings are both transparent and fair. This post aims to demystify legal costs and provide you with a comprehensive understanding of
... Continue Reading.‘Star’ring In Conflict: Rogue IPTV Players Meet Star India In IP Battle
[This post is authored by Tanishka Goswami. Tanishka is an advocate at the High Court of MP. She graduated from National Law University, Delhi in 2023 & enjoys reading and writing on copyright laws. Her previous posts can be accessed here.] Though a recipient of widespread international popularity for its cost-effectiveness in accessing varied entertainment,
... Continue Reading.The Philips DVD SEP Case: Looking at the DHC’s Decision on Foreign Applications and Damages
Image from here In an interesting development for SEP watchers, the Delhi High Court (DHC) passed a common judgement (Philips v. Maj. (Retd) Sukesh Behl) in three cases concerning allegations of infringement of a Standard Essential Patent relating to Philip’s DVD player technology. Filed in 2012, the decision comes after 13 years with the litigation
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