Kerala High Court Upholds Biological Parent’s Consent Requirement in Step-Parent Adoption
Introduction The formation of blended families is increasingly common, with step-parents playing crucial roles in children’s lives. However, the legal process of adoption, particularly when a biological parent is still alive and involved, is a
IBC Moratorium Does Not Shield Penalties Under Consumer Protection Act, Supreme Court Asserts
The Supreme Court of India has delivered a landmark judgment in the matter of Saranga Anilkumar Aggarwal vs Bhavesh Dhirajlal Sheth & Ors.[1] clarifying that the interim moratorium under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC)
Supreme Court Rules Non-Executive Directors Not Liable for Company’s Dishonoured Cheques
Introduction The Supreme Court of India has delivered a landmark judgment in the case of K.S. Mehta vs. M/s Morgan Securities and Credits Pvt. Ltd., clarifying the extent of liability for non-executive directors under the
Delhi Witness Protection Scheme, 2025: Safeguarding Vulnerable Witnesses in Legal Proceedings
The Delhi Witness Protection Scheme, 2025, notified under Section 398 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, marks a significant step toward ensuring the safety of witnesses in the National Capital Territory of Delhi. This
Buyer Beware: Court Holds New Management Liable for Unpaid Gratuity in Insolvency Cases
The High Court of Calcutta recently delivered a significant judgment in the case of M/s. Stesalit Limited vs. Union of India & Ors., addressing disputes over gratuity payments under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972,
The Bombay High Court’s Landmark Ruling: Natural Guardians, Joint Family Property Management and the protection of minors’ interests
In a landmark judgment, the Bombay High Court has provided clarity on the rights of natural guardians to manage and sell joint family property on behalf of minor children. The case, Pooja W/o Ganesh Popalghat
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