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When an individual attains celebrity status, their recognition stems not from official identifiers such as a passport or social security number, but from their carefully cultivated public image or persona. The persona, when commercialized, yields profits as a direct result of his individuality, often referred to as his personality rights. Introduction The article first introduces […]
The Court said that high speed alone does not establish rashness or negligence, and the evidence of the sole eye witness lacked credibility. Cause Title: Harish v. State of Karnataka (Neutral Citation: 2025:KHC:17717) Appearance: Petitioner: Advocates Pavan Kumar M.S., M. Sharass Chandra Respondent: High Court Government Pleader Channappa Erappa The sight of speeding vehicles on Indian roads […]
UPSC Prelims-2025 Set – B 1. Consider the following types of vehicles: Full battery electric vehicles II. Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles III. Fuel cell electric hybrid vehicles How many of the above are considered as alternative powertrain vehicles? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All the three (d) None With reference to Unmanned Aerial Vehicles […]
Muslim personal law in India is governed by a combination of Quranic injunctions, Hadith (Prophet’s traditions), and various schools of jurisprudence. One of the unique provisions under Muslim law is the option of puberty or khyar-ul-bulugh, a legal remedy available to a minor spouse, particularly the wife, to repudiate a marriage contracted during childhood. Introduction […]
The Supreme Court of India upheld the cancellation of an industrial land allotment originally granted to the Kamla Nehru Memorial Trust (KNMT) by the Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Corporation (UPSIDC). The judgment is a strong reaffirmation of contractual obligations, procedural propriety, and the Public Trust Doctrine in matters of public resource allocation. Case Title: Kamla […]
Introduction Lis pendens is a Latin word that means “pending litigation”. It is based on a legal maxim “pendente lite nihil innoveture” which means nothing new should be introduced during pendency of a litigation. The doctrine of lis pendens is enshrined under Section 52 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 (TOPA), in India. This section deals with […]
Introduction In Islamic law, gifts are known as ‘Hiba’. It is an unconditional transfer of ownership in an existing property, made immediately without any consideration. A Muslim is allowed to give away his entire property during his lifetime by gift, but only one-third of the total property can be bequeathed by will. A gift, being a transfer of property is governed by the ‘Transfer of Property Act, 1882’ but chapter […]
Background of the Case Bhopal Gas Tragedy was a deadly disaster which took place in Bhopal, India leaving behind thousands dead and thousands other maimed for life. This is considered as one of the most horrific and lethal industrial disasters. On a 1984 winter night, the lethal Methyl isocyanate Gas (MIC) which leaked from the Union Carbide […]
Collateral agreements play a significant role in modern business and legal transactions, providing an additional layer of assurance and security for the parties involved. These agreements, while secondary in nature, often underpin the main contract and ensure the fulfilment of obligations or protection of interests. This article delves into the concept, legal significance, and applications […]
Intellectual property (IP) is one of the most valuable assets in today’s knowledge economy. Protecting your creative works and inventions is essential, and one way to both safeguard and profit from your intellectual property is through a well-drafted Intellectual Property License Agreement. This article explores the fundamentals of IP license agreements, the various types available, […]