Monthly Archives: June 2026
I PAID FOR A SENIO DOCTOR, BUT A JUNIO PERFORMED MY SURGERY – IS THAT LEGAL?
Why Patients Specifically Choose Senior Doctors :- Having an operation is often one of the most critical healthcare choices that someone might make. People normally will not opt for a particular facility due to its infrastructure alone but instead due to a particular doctor who may be experienced and knowledgeable. Older doctors are generally favored since there will always...
Can Your Employer Stop You from Joining a Competitor After Quitting?
The short answer to this question widely has been generally no. Further in Indian law there is a standard stating non-compete clause that has restricted you from working for any competitor after you leave your job which is actually typically void and unenforceable. This principle has been enshrined in Section 271 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, that states...
CAN INFLUENCERS BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR PROMOTING FAKE PRODUCTS
Social-media influencers have become a major force in modern advertising. Through platforms such as Instagram, YouTube and short-video applications, influencers promote skincare, clothing, food, financial services, educational courses and countless other products to audiences that often trust their opinions more than conventional advertisements. Their influence is particularly powerful because promotional content is frequently presented as a personal recommendation, review,...
I was in an uninsured car during the accident — can I still recover damages?
Road accidents are an unfortunate reality in India, causing thousands of injuries and fatalities every year. To protect victims and ensure financial security, The Motor Vehicles Act, 19881 mandates motor vehicle insurance. However, situations often arise where a person is injured while travelling in an uninsured vehicle. This creates confusion regarding the victim’s right to compensation and the legal...
I Was Hit During a Test Drive — Who Pays?
Introduction, Importance and Relevance of the Topic Test drives represent a pivotal moment in the car-buying process, offering prospective purchasers the opportunity to assess a vehicle’s performance, comfort, and suitability before committing to a purchase. Yet, this seemingly routine activity carries inherent risks, as accidents during test drives can lead to injuries, property damage, and complex disputes over liability....
CASE LAWS :DOCTRINE OF SEPARATION OF POWER
Case 1: Kesavananda Bharati vs. State of Kerala. Citation: (1973) 4 SCC 225 Court: Supreme Court of India Brief Facts Case came up when His Holiness Kesavananda Bharati, the leader of a religious mutt in Kerala objected to state land reform laws which tried to enforce property ownership limitations. The case was pending when some constitutional amendments were made...
AI Generated Judgements as Professional Misconduct
Introduction Stare Decisis is a foundational doctrine of common law requiring the courts of law to follow the rulings and judgements passed by a higher court in the past over matters of similar factum and cause thereby ensuring consistency and practicality of law. However, the use of generative AI as precedent rulings in the pleadings is a serious strike...
A Critical Analysis of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Act, 2026
Abstract The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 transformed and revolutionized India’s approach to corporate insolvency by introducing a unified and time- bound resolution framework. Although, after its implementation it achieved initial success, but, over time, the Code has faced persistent challenges, including delays in resolution, judicial backlog, declining recovery rates, and concerns regarding value erosion. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy...
Interim Maintenance For a Wife Pendente Lite
Prolonged matrimonial litigation often creates severe financial distress for the economically dependent spouse. Interim maintenance, or maintenance pendente lite, serves as a crucial legal mechanism providing temporary financial support during divorce proceedings. Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 empowers courts to grant such relief, ensuring no party abandons their legal rights due to economic vulnerability. The importance...
Evidence of Adultery in Divorce Proceedings: Standards, Challenges & Judicial Approach
Divorce refers to an act where a court or a competent authority, authorized to act on behalf of a court terminates the marriage. Adultery is one of ground for divorce, adultery remains one of the most sensitive and emotionally charged grounds for seeking divorce in India. Although family courts handle such cases regularly, proving adultery is never straight forward....
