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July 30, 2026 BHARATIYA NAGARIK SURAKSHA SANHITA, BHARATIYA NAGARIK SURAKSHA SANHITA 2023

Remission of Sentence in India: Understanding Mercy Powers Under the BNSS and the Constitution

Introduction Prisons are often called reform homes because their purpose is not only to punish people who commit crimes but also to help them change their behaviour and become responsible members of society. The ultimate goal of the criminal justice system is not just to punish offenders, but to reduce crime by giving them an […]

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July 29, 2026 Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act

NEET Paper Leaks and the Accountability Gap: What the Law Actually Punishes

NEET-UG 2026 was conducted on May 3 for over 2.27 million aspirants. On May 12, the National Testing Agency cancelled it not on suspicion, but after a whistleblowing teacher matched 45 leaked Chemistry questions and 90 Biology questions, word-for-word, against the actual paper. CBI’s investigation into that leak turned up something more troubling than the […]

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July 28, 2026 Intellectual Property Law

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY DUE DILIGENCE DURING BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS

INTRODUCTION In the modern knowledge-driven economy, corporate valuation has fundamentally shifted from tangible physical assets to intangible intellectual property (IP). For tech enterprises, pharmaceutical giants, media houses, and modern startups, patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets often constitute the core engine of corporate value, competitive advantage, and future revenue. Consequently, during business transactions such as […]

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July 24, 2026 Contract Law, Intellectual Property Law

NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENTS: PROTECTING CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS INFORMATION

INTRODUCTION   In today’s ever-evolving competitive business environment, information has become one of the most valuable commercial assets. Trade secrets, customer databases, business strategies, financial information, product designs and software source codes often determine the competitive advantage of an organisation over its counterparts. Businesses invest significant time, effort and financial resources in creating confidential information, […]

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July 24, 2026 Trade Marks Act, Trademark Registration

Don’t Build a Skyscraper on Rented Land: Why Trademark Registration is Essential for Every Business

Imagine you spend three years building a coffee shop. You perfect the roast, invest heavily in marketing, and design a striking logo. Your shop, let’s call it Starbucks, becomes a local hit. Suddenly, a block away, a new coffee stall opens. They paint their boards green, adopt a circular logo, and call themselves Sardarbuksh. Consumers […]

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July 21, 2026 Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, NDPS Act

RIGHTS OF AN ACCUSED UNDER THE NDPS ACT, 1985

INTRODUCTION The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act) is one of India’s most stringent criminal statutes. The Act was enacted with the objective to combat the increasing menace caused by illicit trafficking, manufacturing, possession and consumption of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. In view of the grave health and social consequences associated […]

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July 17, 2026 BANKING AND FINANCIAL LAW, SARFAESI Act, Security Interest Act

What Happens When a Bank Auctions a Property Under SARFAESI? A Step-by-Step Process

Introduction If you’ve ever wondered how a bank can seize and sell someone’s house or shop to recover a loan without first dragging them to court for years, the answer lies in one law: the SARFAESI Act, 2002 (Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act). According to RBI data, gross […]

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July 15, 2026 Gujarat Agricultural Lands Ceiling Act

Understanding the Gujarat Agricultural Lands Ceiling Act, 1960: Surplus Land, Exemptions, Ceiling Determination, and Redistribution

Introduction Agriculture is one of the main sources of livelihood in India, and land is the most important resource for farming. Before the land ceiling laws were introduced, a few wealthy landlords owned large areas of agricultural land, while many farmers and agricultural labourers had little or no land of their own. This created inequality […]

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