The regulatory conversation on artificial intelligence has moved beyond ethics into enforceability. With the amendment to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules effective 20 February 2026, digital…
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The Supreme Court’s decision to set aside its 2023 Handbook on Combating Gender Stereotypes has generated debate. The withdrawal does not dilute statutory protections available to women. It reflects a shift from…
The strengthening of protections for victims must operate alongside preservation of due process. In matters involving sexual offences, workplace complaints or digital allegations, the law does not presume guilt. It mandates investigation,…
The Union Budget 2026–27 and related notifications indicate that corporate taxation and labour compliance are entering a transitional phase. Boards, CFOs and compliance officers should treat the coming financial year as preparatory…
Let me share something I have noticed over the years. Law does not really change the day it is notified. It changes the day people understand it. Right now, we are in…
February is often painted in the colours of romance. Love is celebrated, promises are made, and relationships are glorified across screens and conversations. Yet, in real life, very few people pause to…
Why This Cover Story Matters in February February is widely associated with relationships, commitment, and emotional choice. Public conversation focuses on love as freedom, expression, and trust. What remains largely absent from…
Indian courts have recently delivered several important rulings impacting marriage, live-in relationships, maintenance, digital evidence, and matrimonial disputes. These developments reflect how the law is responding to changing social realities while reinforcing…
Legal rights in relationships are often misunderstood or discovered too late. Many disputes escalate not because the law is harsh, but because people are unaware of what the law already provides and…
Weddings and relationship-related services involve significant financial commitments. From event planners and photographers to banquet halls and travel bookings, consumers often make advance payments based on assurances rather than written terms. When…