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Author- Huzaifa Ansar Abstract In India, the legal framework surrounding maintenance and alimony has traditionally focused on protecting women, often overlooking the financial vulnerabilities faced by men. While laws like Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code and personal laws...

Author- Neha Parveen CITATION(2016) 7 SCC 221, AIR 2016 SC 2728DATEMay 13, 2016COURT NAMEThe Supreme Court of IndiaPLAINTIFF/APPELANT/PETITIONERDr. Subramanian SwamyDEFENDANT/RESPONDENTUnion of India, Ministry of Law & Ors.JUDGESHon’ble Justice Dipak Misra & Hon’ble Justice Prafulla C. Pant INTRODUCTION  In the seminal case of Subramanian Swamy v. Union, the constitutionality of criminal defamation under Sections 499 and 500 of the Indian Penal Code was examined. Prominent politicians Rahul Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal, and Dr. Subramanian Swamy were among the petitioners who contested these clauses, claiming that they violated the basic right to freedom of speech and expression protected by Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution. The Supreme Court’s ruling in this case has been crucial in defining the limits of free speech and the right to reputation in Indian law. The Supreme Court changed the ratio of the right to reputation under Article 21 to the freedom of expression while maintaining the legitimacy of criminal defamation.  FACTS...

Author- Anuranjani Kumari Abstract  Trademark squatting is a growing concern around the world. This happens when individuals or entities register trademarks without any genuine intention to use them, often to exploit the brand’s reputation. In India, as the economy continues...

This case analysis is written by Vasundhara Sinha during her internship with Le Droit India. Bench: Division Bench of the Supreme Court  Judges: V. Ramasubramanian, A.S. Bopanna, S.A. Bobde  Background: CPM, from minority shareholder SP Group, was appointed Executive Chairman...

Author- Vasundhara Sinha In J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, Galadriel offers Frodo the chance to look into her mirror a magical basin that reveals not only the present, but glimpses of possible futures, truths obscured from view, and...

Author- Yogita The case of Daimlerchrysler AG v. Union of India (2004) seems to point out that several various legal solutions against Daimler Chrysler (or its Indian subsidiary)/Unionof India are mostly hired because of customs duty, income tax, or consumer...

Author- Mansi Rathi Keywords: Corporate Social Responsibility, Stakeholder Engagement, Brand Reputation, Sustainable Development, ESG Practices, Corporate Governance Abstract Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has evolved into a strategic business tool that significantly influences corporate reputation and stakeholder relationships. CSR initiatives allow...