Case Commentary: Uttam v. Saubhag Singh & Ors. (2016) – Partition and Coparcenary under Hindu Law
The case of Uttam v. Saubhag Singh & Ors. (2016) refers to the meaning of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, mainly whether a grandson can acquire the coparcenary rights by birth in ancestral property which had already passed by intestate succession. The issue was at dispute in Dewas at Madhya Pradesh, where Uttam petitioned a […]
Killer Acquisitions are a Threat to Competitive Markets: India’s Contribution to Safeguarding Innovation and Developing the Economy
When the East India Company first came to Indian shores, it did so not as an invader but as a merchant. Gradually, through negotiating, gaining access to domestic supplies, and eliminating competition, it became powerful enough to dominate the subcontinent. Contemporary markets have faced a comparable threat: giant corporations today buy small but innovative businesses […]
Rising Air Pollution: A Threat to Constitutional Right to Life
Apart from being an environmental issue, air pollution in India has also become a serious constitutional issue. This blog contends that the presence of toxic air has always resulted in the violation of the basic right to life and dignity guaranteed by Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. Judicial precedents, especially in the case of […]
Judicial Review or Public Pressure? Rethinking the Supreme Court’s Reversed Stray-Dog Judgment.
The stray dog judgments of 2025 point out that judicial compassion cannot operate in isolation from constitutional discipline. If the Supreme Court was well within its powers in prioritising human safety under Article 21, the initial order revealed the risks of bypassing a settled statutory scheme under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 […]
Protecting Creative Expression: Copyright Law And The Rights Of Artists And Writers In India
Creative expression forms the backbone of cultural development, intellectual discourse, and economic growth. In an increasingly digital and knowledge-driven society, artistic and literary works are more accessible than ever, but they are also more vulnerable to unauthorized use, reproduction, and distortion. Copyright law plays a crucial role in addressing this tension by granting creators legal […]
CASE COMMENTARY AMAR NATH SEHGAL V. UNION OF INDIA & ANR.
This case commentary examines the landmark decision of the Delhi High Court in Amar Nath Sehgal v. Union of India, which significantly strengthened the protection of moral rights of artists under Indian copyright law. The judgment interpreted Section 57 of the Copyright Act, 1957 in a manner that recognizes artistic works as extensions of the […]
Your Art, Your Rights: Navigating Intellectual Property Protection in India
In an era marked by rapid digital expansion and increasing ease of content replication, the protection of creative works has become a pressing concern for artists and creators in India. This article examines the role of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) as a crucial legal framework safeguarding artistic and creative expression. It outlines the classification of […]
CINEMA AND THE LAW IN INDIA: A STATUTORY AND JUDICIAL ANALYSIS OF THE CINEMATOGRAPH ACT, 1952
Cinema in India occupies a unique legal position as a powerful medium of artistic expression, mass communication, and commercial enterprise. Owing to its composite nature — integrating literary, musical, dramatic, and visual elements — cinematographic works raise complex legal questions relating to intellectual property rights, contractual relationships, regulatory control, and constitutional freedoms. This research paper […]
Forced Treatment vs Patient Autonomy: Ethical and Legal Dilemma in Mental Healthcare
Among today’s most controversial issues in mental health is the ethical and legal tension between forcibly treating people for mental health issues and respecting their right to make their own choices about treatments. Many mental health clinicians believe that once a patient becomes mentally ill, he or she has lost some level of capacity to […]
Forced Treatment vs Patient Autonomy: Ethical and Legal Dilemma in Mental Healthcare
Among today’s most controversial issues in mental health is the ethical and legal tension between forcibly treating people for mental health issues and respecting their right to make their own choices about treatments. Many mental health clinicians believe that once a patient becomes mentally ill, he or she has lost some level of capacity to […]