Author: Adv.Tarun Choudhury

Introduction The recent observation of the Delhi High Court in September 2025 has once again reignited the national debate on the long-pending issue of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in India. While dealing with matters related to child marriage, the court highlighted a serious conflict between personal laws—covering family issues such as marriage, divorce, succession, and inheritance based on religious customs—and the statutory criminal laws enacted by Parliament to protect children and society. For example, some personal laws may recognize or indirectly allow child marriages under certain religious or customary practices. However, statutory laws such as the Prohibition of Child…

Call for an ‘Advocates Protection Act’ in Tamil Nadu Following increasing incidents of violence against advocates (lawyers), a PIL has been filed in Madurai in the Madras High Court, urging the Tamil Nadu government to bring in a law similar to what some other states (Karnataka, Rajasthan) have enacted, to specifically protect lawyers. What We Know So Far Should Tamil Nadu Enact an Advocates Protection Act? “Safety vs. Statute: Should Tamil Nadu Pass an Advocates Protection Act?” In recent years, practicing law in Tamil Nadu, as elsewhere in India, has seen lawyers facing growing threats of violence, harassment, and worse.…

Copyright FAQ for Creators in India 📌 Protect your creative work today!Copyright your creative work here: Register Now📞 9891244487 | 📧 [email protected] What is copyright, and why is it important for creators in India Copyright is an intellectual property right that protects original creative works, such as literature, music, art, films, and software, by granting creators exclusive control over their use, reproduction, and distribution. In India, governed by the Copyright Act of 1957, copyright ensures creators can safeguard their work, monetize it, and prevent unauthorized use, fostering a vibrant creative ecosystem. Who qualifies as a creator under copyright law? Creators…

Introduction: The Paradox of Progress India, a nation of staggering complexity and promise, remains caught in a political paradox: the more a government focuses on development, the less likely it is to be rewarded at the ballot box. The tenure of the late Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh is a poignant example. His administration delivered arguably the most comfortable decade for the Indian middle class—yet he was ousted not for lack of progress, but for lack of political theatre. The Emotional Economy of Indian Politics Elections in India are rarely won through spreadsheets and growth charts. They are won in…

Introduction In the modern competitive market, the visual appeal of a product often plays a crucial role in influencing consumer choices. The aesthetics of a product—its shape, configuration, pattern, ornamentation, or composition of lines or colors—can distinguish it from others in the market. To protect such creative innovations, Indian law provides for the registration of industrial designs under the Designs Act, 2000. This article explores the meaning, benefits, registration process, legal framework, and enforcement mechanisms related to industrial design registration in India. What Is an Industrial Design? An industrial design refers to the ornamental or aesthetic aspect of an article.…