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Electronic Evidence Under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam: Do Anvar and Arjun Panditrao Still Apply?

The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 introduces updated requirements for electronic evidence in India. Explore Section 63 certificates, hash verification, expert certification and how the Supreme Court's 2026 ruling affects digital evidence admissibility.

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Arrest Under the BNSS in 2026: When Can Police Arrest You Despite Arnesh Kumar and Satender Kumar Antil?

The Supreme Court's 2026 ruling clarifies that arrest is not automatic for offences punishable with up to seven years in prison. Understand Section 35 BNSS, notice requirements, arrest safeguards, and your legal rights.

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Can a Governor Delay or Block a State Bill? What the Supreme Court’s 2025 Presidential Reference Actually Decided

The Supreme Court's November 2025 Constitution Bench ruling clarified the Governor's powers under Article 200, rejecting fixed deadlines and deemed assent while allowing limited judicial intervention against prolonged inaction. Understand its impact on State Bills, Presidential assent and constitutional law in India.

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What Counts as an ‘Industry’ Under Indian Labour Law? The Supreme Court’s 2026 Nine-Judge Decision Explained

Did the Supreme Court change the definition of "industry" in 2026? Not quite. The nine-Judge ruling in State of U.P. v. Jai Bir Singh preserved the Bangalore Water Supply test for old Industrial Disputes Act cases and left Section 2(p) of the Industrial Relations Code open. Here is what employers need to know.

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Do the DPDP Rules, 2025 SupersedePuttaswamy? Why the Right to Privacy Still Sets the Constitutional Standard

No. The DPDP Act, 2023 and the DPDP Rules, 2025 build India's data-protection framework, but they don't replace the constitutional right to privacy under Puttaswamy.

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Income-tax Act, 2025: Do Judgments Under the 1961 Act Still Apply?

Judgments under the Income-tax Act, 1961 remain relevant after the new law takes effect. Their application depends on the tax year, the corresponding provision and whether its substance has changed.

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Labour Codes in 2026: Which Supreme Court Employment Judgments Still Apply?

Understand which Supreme Court employment judgments continue to matter under India’s Labour Codes in 2026, and how earlier rulings may influence the interpretation of current employment and labour law.

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Can Police Re-Arrest You After an Illegal Arrest? Supreme Court’s 2026 Safeguards Explained

Can police re-arrest you after an illegal arrest? Learn the Supreme Court’s 2026 ruling, Article 22 safeguards, and the procedure police must follow.

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Can Fake AI Case Citations Invalidate a Court Order? Supreme Court’s Zero-Tolerance Rule Explained

The Supreme Court has adopted a zero-tolerance approach to fake or hallucinated AI-generated legal precedents. Here’s what the 2026 ruling means for lawyers, courts and businesses.

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5 Clauses Every Commercial Contract in India Must Have Before You SignContracts

5 Clauses Every Commercial Contract in India Must Have Before You Sign

Indemnity, liability, jurisdiction, termination and dispute resolution — the clauses that decide whether a contract protects you or fails you.

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Entering the Indian Market: A Legal Checklist for Foreign CompaniesCross-Border

Entering the Indian Market: A Legal Checklist for Foreign Companies

Entity structure, foreign-investment compliance, contract enforceability and dispute strategy — the groundwork to settle before doing business in India.

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Arbitration vs Litigation in India: Choosing the Right Forum for Your DisputeDispute Resolution

Arbitration vs Litigation in India: Choosing the Right Forum for Your Dispute

Cost, speed, confidentiality and enforceability differ sharply. A practical framework for deciding how to resolve a commercial dispute.

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How to Recover a Stuck Business Payment Without Immediately Filing SuitRecovery

How to Recover a Stuck Business Payment Without Immediately Filing Suit

A staged legal approach — from a well-drafted notice to negotiation to filing — that often recovers money faster and at far lower cost.

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The Annual Legal Health Check Every Growing Indian Business NeedsCompliance

The Annual Legal Health Check Every Growing Indian Business Needs

A structured yearly review of your contracts, corporate records and compliance can prevent the disputes that quietly accumulate as you scale.

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Protecting Your Brand in India: When and How to Register a TrademarkIntellectual Property

Protecting Your Brand in India: When and How to Register a Trademark

Why early filing matters, which classes you need, and how ongoing monitoring keeps your brand protected long after registration.

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