Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (“RBI”) sent ripples through the financial sector with a seemingly simple announcement: doubling the minimum capital requirement for Small Finance Banks (“SFBs”) from Rs 100 crore to Rs 200 crore. But beneath this seemingly
In September 2021, the Indian media landscape buzzed with anticipation as Sony Pictures Networks India (“SPNI”) and Zee Entertainment Enterprises (“ZEEL”) announced a potential $10 billion merger. This union promised to create a media behemoth
Odisha’s culinary landscape just received a remarkable addition with the recognition of its traditional Kai chutney, made with red weaver ants, earning the prestigious Geographical Indication (“GI”) status. This unique delicacy boasts distinct flavour
In a landmark achievement, the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (“IBC”) demonstrated remarkable resilience in 2023, successfully resolving a record-breaking 273 stressed cases. This notable milestone marks a robust upward trajectory, surpassing
The Allahabad High Court’s recent affirmation of a divorce decree highlights the complexities of marital relationships and the legal considerations surrounding them. In the case of Charu Chug Alias Charu Arora vs. Madhukar Chugh, a married couple,
According to the Madhya Pradesh High Court, in Hindu law, a marriage is not considered a contract and cannot be considered legally binding until “Saptapadi” is performed. This statement was made by the Madhya Pradesh High Court in response
According to the Delhi High Court, foreigners’ fundamental rights are restricted to the protection of their life and liberty under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution, and they cannot claim the right to live and settle in India. “We may also note that a foreign national
In the complex landscape of family law, the issue of property inheritance for children born out of void marriages has been a subject of legal scrutiny and debate. A void marriage is deemed null and void from the beginning, lacking legal validity. Despite the legal nullity
At the core of this legal saga lies the recognised traditional duty of Indian women to care for elderly in-laws, as astutely noted by the Jharkhand High Court in the case Rudra Narayan Ray v. Piyali Ray Chatterjee. The court, in its sagacious judgment
The Supreme Court has recently issued important guidelines in S Rajaseekaran v. Union of India and others , to guarantee that victims of hit-and-run accidents are aware of the Compensation of Victims of Hit and Run Motor Accidents Scheme, 2022. In particular, the court focused