Monthly Archives: September 2026
Patent Registration in India: A Practical Guide
Patent protection in India is governed by the Patents Act, 1970 (as amended in 1999, 2002, and 2005 to comply with TRIPS) and the Patents Rules, 2003, most recently overhauled by the Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2024 (notified 15 March 2024). The nodal authority is the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks (CGPDTM) under the DPIIT, Ministry of...
Property Dispute Arises After a Gift Deed – Can the Donor Reclaim the Property?
In Indian Families, property is often demarcated as a symbol of pride, honour and heritage. Out of love and affection, the parent or the donor transfers their property in the form of a gift to their children, loved ones, and associates. The donor usually believes that this action will lead him to be loved and cared for, but life...
The Golden Handcuff: Are Employment Bonds Really Enforceable in India?
Every fresher who has ever signed a joining letter has run their eyes over that one clause tucked between the salary structure and the leave policy: “The employee shall serve the Company for a minimum period of ___ years, failing which a sum of ₹___ shall become payable as liquidated damages.”For decades, this clause lived in a grey zone....
Property Dispute Among Family Members – Civil Suit, Criminal Complaint or Mediation?
Disputes over ancestral and jointly held family property are among the most frequent and emotionally charged forms of litigation in India. They may arise from unequal possession, denial of a rightful share, disputed wills, or the exclusion of daughters and other legal heirs from inherited assets.What makes such disputes distinct from ordinary civil litigation is the overlapping web of...
Suspicious Death at a Hill Station During a Family Trip – What Legal Action Can Be Taken if Foul Play Is Suspected?
Family trips are often associated with togetherness, trust, and family bonding. Particularly in South Asian countries such as India, there are numerous hill stations where families enjoy visiting, including destinations across the Himalayan Region and the Peninsular Range. Although most tourists and visitors return home safely, incidents and tragedies sometimes occur, and a family member may unfortunately die under...
RTI Applicaton Against a Cabinet Minister Is Rejected by the Authorites – What Is the Next Legal Step?
The Right to Information Act, 2005 was built around a simple principle: citizens can seek information from public authorities, and the government is required to provide it unless a specific statutory exemption applies.The fact that an RTI application concerns a Cabinet Minister or the office of a Cabinet Minister does not, by itself, create a blanket exemption from disclosure....
NEET Paper Leak Results in the Loss of an Academic Year – Can a Legal Petition Be Filed for Relief or Compensation?
Imagine spending two years memorising the Krebs cycle, solving ten thousand physics numericals, and giving up every festival for one three-hour exam — only to wake up to a headline that says the paper was sold on Telegram the night before you sat for it. That is not fiction. That is exactly what happened to over 23 lakh NEET-UG...
What Is Election Funding? Understanding the Legal Framework, Government Regulations, and Regulatory Authorities.
Election funding refers to the flow and use of money in the political process. It includes contributions made by individuals, companies and other organisations to political parties or candidates, as well as expenditure incurred by political parties and candidates during election campaigns.Election financing raises an important legal and constitutional question: while political parties and candidates require financial resources to...
After marriage, I discovered that my spouse concealed a serious hereditary medical condition. Can this concealment have legal consequences under family law?
As Amy Bloom aptly observed, “Marriage is not a ritual or an end. It is a long, intricate, intimate dance together.” The institution of marriage is founded upon mutual trust, honesty, and informed consent. While individuals are entitled to privacy regarding their personal affairs, matrimonial relationships require a degree of disclosure concerning facts that may significantly affect marital life....
My Anticipatory Bail Was Rejected by the Sessions Court: What Are My Legal Remedies?
One of the most important safeguards available to a person who apprehends arrest for a non-bailable offence is anticipatory bail. It is intended to protect an individual against the wrongful or unnecessary use of the power of arrest by enabling a person to seek a pre-arrest bail order. Where anticipatory bail is granted, the court may direct that, in...
