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Fellowships & Scholarships

TechReg Forum Launches TARPF 2026: Four-Week Fellowship on Technology Law, Regulation and Policy

byKhushi Sharma
Fellowships & Scholarships

 Opportunity for Law Researchers: ViCAS Fellowships 2027–2028 | University of Vienna

byKhushi Sharma
Fellowships & Scholarships

World Forum for Democracy 2026 in France: Fully Funded Youth Delegation Opportunity

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Fellowships & Scholarships

Chambers of Rupali Samuel Hiring Senior Associate for Supreme Court Practice

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Current Legal Update

Can Restaurants in India Legally Compel You to Pay Service Charges?

The problem of service charges at Indian restaurants exists in a confused space between legal guidelines, industry practices, and the rights of consumers. Though restaurants have the prerogative to add service charges, they need to ensure openness and get implicit permission from patrons by making clear disclosures in advance. Consumers, for their part, need to be alert and exercise their rights to inquire and contest any hidden charges. As this issue remains ongoing, it highlights the necessity of proper communication and mutual understanding between hospitality service providers and customers.

byLegal Maestros
Current Legal Update

Are Fantasy Sports Platforms Like Dream11 Under Gambling Laws in India?

The legal position of fantasy sports in India is still ambiguous because of differing state laws and interpretations of gambling laws. Courts have consistently held that fantasy sports are a game of skill and not gambling, yet a few states still ban them. The absence of a single national law makes it uncertain for players and businesses in this sector.

Notwithstanding court challenges, fantasy sports sites have continued to be successful owing to their increased popularity, financial impact, and legal support from several courts. The Indian government is likely to institute a regulatory structure in the near future to provide clarity and assure consumer protection but enable the business to develop. In the meantime, fantasy sports are technically still in a grey area legally in some states and users should remain cognizant of the regulations in force within their locality prior to using these services.

byLegal Maestros
Current Legal Update

Comedy vs. Courtroom: Freedom of Speech and Expression in Stand-Up Comedy

The Indian stand-up comedians’ legal woes merely echo a grander conflict between liberty of expression and the limits set by law and society. While humour has been employed since time immemorial as a mode of social and political commentary, it is being perceived more and more as a threat to authority. The case of Kunal Kamra, Munawar Faruqui, and Mohit Morani serves to demonstrate the dangers comedians court if they are at all critical of authority or religious sentiments.

byLegal Maestros
CRIMINAL LAW

Section 11 and 12 Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 Provisions and Limits on Solitary Confinement

Sections 11 and 12 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, offer a systemic approach to the application of solitary confinement. The law ensures that solitary confinement shall be imposed only for short durations and with proper intervals, so as not to cause unnecessary suffering. By controlling how and when solitary confinement is to be applied, these provisions demonstrate commitment to upholding fairness and humanity in the criminal justice system.

byLegal Maestros
Current Legal Update

The Rise of Bulldozer Justice in India: Legal Analysis, Supreme Court Rulings, and Constitutional Concerns

Bulldozer justice has caught on in India because of its instant effect and powerful political statement. Its deployment, however, is problematic with serious legal and ethical implications in terms of due process and constitutional rights. Again and again, the Supreme Court has held that demolitions must not be applied as a mode of punishment and must adhere to proper legal formalities. While the call for rapid action against criminals is understandable, it should not be at the expense of core legal principles. Guaranteeing fair trials, bolstering the judiciary, and upholding the rule of law are important to avoid the abuse of power and ensure justice for all citizens.

byLegal Maestros
Current Legal Update

Legal Battles and Political Interference in Indian Sports Federations: The Need for Governance Reforms

Legal complexities of Indian sport federations, frequently based on political interference, mismanagement, and power struggles within the organization, have severely crippled the development of sports across India. Failure in governance has resulted in fiscal losses, uncertainty for sportspersons, and reputational loss at the international stage. Judicial intervention, though beneficial in disentangling some situations, calls for long-term solutions based on structural reforms where transparency and professionalism stand above political agendas.

byLegal Maestros
Current Legal Update

Justice B.R. Gavai and Supreme Court Delegation Visit Manipur to Enhance Relief and Legal Assistance

The tour of Justice B.R. Gavai and the Supreme Court delegation to Manipur was an important move in tackling the humanitarian and legal issues that have resulted from the long-standing ethnic strife in the state.

By directly interfacing with displaced groups, opening up legal and medical relief programs, and easing access to vital services, the judiciary expressed renewed commitment towards justice and relief.

While the road to lasting peace remains complex, such interventions serve as a beacon of hope for the affected populations, reinforcing faith in legal institutions and the nation’s collective ability to restore normalcy.

byLegal Maestros
CRIMINAL LAW

Understanding Sections 9 and 10 of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Sections 9 and 10 of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, provide that punishments should be just and proportionate. Section 9 avoids excessive punishment for offenses which are part of a single offense, so that an individual is punished for the composite offense and not for every component part. It also makes a distinction between offenses which are connected and offenses which are separate to provide fair sentencing. Section 10 offers relief against uncertainty so that an accused person is penalized for the lowest offense in situations of doubt. Such provisions secure justice by inhibiting harsh and unjust punishments, affirming that sentencing should be reasonable and well-balanced.

byLegal Maestros