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There is a peculiar challenge about police encounter cases rarely discussed. The police are usually the first ones to narrate what has happened, the custodians of the initial evidence, and the source from  which an investigation starts. When a court takes up such a matter, the State has already been able to present its version of events. Its version may well be true; it may also on..

It is entirely in the fitness of things that the Uttarakhand High Court in a most learned, laudable, landmark, logical and latest judgment titled Shardul Negi v. State of Uttarakhand and Another in Criminal Revision No. 162 of 2021 and cited in Neutral Citation No.: 2026:UHC:5293 that was pronounced just recently on 2 July 2026 has minced absolutely just no words to hold in no uncertain terms t..

By LCI Content Desk A husband's claim that his wife is involved in an adulterous relationship does not automatically stop her from claiming maintenance. However, a court cannot simply ignore this claim until the end of the maintenance process. The Supreme Court has now clearly defined the boundary between these two positions. In Himanshu Chordia v. State of Rajasthan & Anr..

Preface While upholding the legal principle that the benefit of doubt must go to accused, we see that the Delhi High Court in a most learned, laudable, landmark, logical and latest judgment titled KXXXXX vs The State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr in CNR No. DLHC010132792026 + CRL.A. 320/2026 & CRL.M.A. 10175/2026 and cited in Neutral Citation No.: 2026:DHC:7451 that was reserved ..

Introduction A cyber lawyer's recent commentary on LinkedIn, discussing data privacy, cybersecurity, and data breaches, has reignited a conversation that the Indian legal fraternity can no longer afford to side-line: what actually happens, legally, the moment personal data leaks out of an organisation's systems? For years, that question sat mostly with IT teams and CISOs. In 2026, it ..

 It is definitely a matter of most extreme significance that in a major development we see that the Supreme Court in a most learned, laudable, landmark, logical and latest judgment titled Union of India v. Chidiebere Kingsley Nawchara & Ors in Criminal Appeal of 2026 (@ Special Leave Petition (Crl.) No(s). 14185 of 2025) and cited in Neutral Citation No.: 2026 INSC 870   that was ..

Whether a family holds a term insurance plan that pays only on death within a fixed period, or a whole life insurance policy intended to pass value to the next generation, the legal questions that arise on the life assured's death are broadly identical. Wh..

In all medical negligence cases, the burden is often on the plaintiff to prove that the defendant is directly responsible for the injuries, pain, and suffering they have endured. If you’re suing a healthcare professional for medical negligence, you must prove that their actions or inactions led to your suffering. However, this process of proving responsibility isn’t always s..

Moving abroad after divorce may offer better employment, family support, or a fresh start. However, when children are involved , relocation is not simply a personal decision. A parent who shares custody or visitation rights may need the other parent’s consent or court approval before taking a child ..

1. Indemnity Clause  Purpose An indemnity clause protects one party against specified losses, liabilities, claims, damages, costs, and expenses arising from defined events or breaches. Drafting Checklist ✔ Clearly identify who indemnifies whom ✔ Specify what losses are covered ✔ Include third-party claims wher..

INTRODUCTION The Supreme Court has recently delivered an important judgment on gender equality in matters of compassionate appointment, holding that a married daughter cannot be excluded from consideration merely because of her marital status. In Sayara Khatoon @ Shayara Khatoon & Anr. v. State of Bihar & Ors., decided on July 23, 2026, the Supreme Court examined the v..

The Allahabad High Court’s ruling in the case of Dr. Tapas Kumar Das v. Harish Chandra Research Institute and 3 others asks every Internal Committee under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 a crucial question – how can an institution safeguard complainants from workplace sexual harassment while ensuring an inquiry that has t..

INTRODUCTION The institution of marriage has traditionally formed the foundation of family law in India. Consequently, many statutory protections available to women have historically been premised on the existence of a legally valid marriage. However, changing social realities have increasingly challenged this traditional understanding. Live-in relationships, though not equivalent to ..

INTRODUCTION Let's imagine a situation, a company has spent ₹3,000 crore on a cement factory and suppose the building has been constructed, the machines have been installed, and hundreds of workers have been employed. Commercial production is about to begin when it is noticed that the project has no environmental clearance before the construction began. Now, must the project h..

A trade license is the visible milestone. It is not the finish line, and the gap between the two catches founders who assumed the hard part was over once the license PDF landed in their inbox. Does the License Alone Let Someone Live and Work in the UAE? No. A trade license authorises the company to operate; it doesn't put anyone inside the country legally as a resident. Gettin..