Sansa Law Desk

A leave and licence agreement is the standard legal instrument used across much of India, and particularly in Maharashtra, to formalise a rental arrangement without creating a tenancy that triggers rent control protections. Unlike a traditional lease, a leave and licence grants the occupant a right to use the premises without transferring possession in the legal sense, which is why landlords in cities like Mumbai and Pune overwhelmingly prefer this structure. This guide expla

When a person dies without leaving a will, their heirs often need a succession certificate to claim debts and securities left behind, including bank deposits, fixed deposits, shares, and other movable financial assets. Governed by the Indian Succession Act 1925, a succession certificate is issued by a civil court and establishes who is legally entitled to receive and manage these assets on behalf of the deceased's estate. This guide walks through the full process, the documen

The Central Consumer Protection Authority has taken action against 27 restaurants for continuing to levy mandatory service charges on customer bills, treating the practice as an unfair trade practice under Section 2(47) of the Consumer Protection Act 2019. Penalties of up to Rs 50,000 have been imposed, along with refund orders and directions to overhaul billing systems so that service charge is clearly presented as optional. The crackdown comes despite the Delhi High Court u

Rajasthan has formed a five-member committee, chaired by Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, to draft a Uniform Civil Code for the state, the government announced on June 22, 2026. The committee is expected to examine marriage, divorce, a ban on polygamy, mandatory registration of live-in relationships, and equal inheritance rights across religious communities. Public consultations will be held at the divisional level before the panel finalises its recommendations. The move follow

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ruled that the state government cannot claim adverse possession over privately owned land, even after decades of uninterrupted occupation. Justice Ramesh Kumari's decision arose from a dispute over 7 kanals of land in Fatehabad that the Haryana government had occupied since 1960 for an irrigation project, without ever formally acquiring the land or paying compensation to the owner. The Court held that the state must now acquire the land t

The Patna High Court has restrained media outlets from portraying contractor Rishu Shree as guilty of orchestrating a tender scam before his trial has even begun. In an order passed in June 2026, Justice Anshul held that referring to the accused using labels such as "mastermind" or "scamster" ahead of a conviction amounts to a media trial that violates the constitutional presumption of innocence. The ruling in Rishu Shree v State of Bihar is a significant reaffirmation of a p

On June 29, 2026, the West Bengal Legislative Assembly passed the West Bengal Public Safety and Control of Anti-Social Activities Bill 2026 by a vote of 176 to 41. The legislation grants the state government sweeping preventive detention powers, permits confiscation of property linked to anti-social activities, and converts a wide range of offences into cognizable and non-bailable categories. Supporters call it a necessary tool against organised crime. Critics argue it revive

A registered trademark is a valuable business asset, but the protection it gives is not permanent unless you keep it alive. Knowing how to renew a trademark in India ensures your brand does not lapse and fall open to others. Under Section 25 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, a registration lasts ten years and can be renewed for further ten-year terms without limit, so renewal is a routine but essential part of brand management. When a Trademark Must Be Renewed A trademark registr

Losing a job suddenly is stressful, and many employees do not realise that the law may treat their dismissal as unlawful. If you have been wrongfully terminated from your job in India, you may be entitled to notice pay, compensation, or even reinstatement, depending on your role and the manner of termination. The protections are strongest for those who qualify as a workman under labour law, but every employee has some contractual and statutory rights worth knowing. Retrenchme

When a marriage breaks down, few questions are as painful or as important as who the children will live with. Knowing how to file for child custody in India, and what a court actually weighs, helps parents approach the process calmly and realistically. Custody in India is governed mainly by the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890, a secular law, and for Hindu families also by the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956, with the welfare of the child as the guiding star throughout

Online shopping has made disputes over defective goods, fake products, late delivery and refused refunds extremely common, and the law gives you clear tools to respond. Knowing how to file a complaint against an e-commerce company in India can turn a frustrating experience into a quick resolution. Your rights flow mainly from the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 and the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020, which place specific duties on online platforms and sellers. Wha

If money disappears from your account through a fraudulent or unauthorised bank transaction, the Reserve Bank of India gives you strong protection, but only if you act fast. Under the RBI rules on limiting customer liability in unauthorised electronic banking transactions, a customer who reports the fraud promptly can bear zero liability and get the money credited back. This guide explains how to report the transaction, the timelines that decide your liability, and what the b

Actor Jacqueline Fernandez has withdrawn her Supreme Court petition challenging the order that framed a charge against her in a money laundering case linked to an alleged Rs 200 crore extortion run by a conman. A bench of Justices B.V. Nagarathna and Joymalya Bagchi dismissed the matter as withdrawn after her counsel sought permission to take the plea back. The development is a reminder of how charge framing works under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 and what op

A fresh set of Aadhaar, PAN and income tax compliance changes has taken effect in India from July 2026, and they matter to almost every taxpayer. The headline points are that linking your PAN with Aadhaar is now essential for filing an income tax return, the return filing season for the year is underway with a July deadline for most individuals, and the Aadhaar authority has made one update service free for six months. Knowing these changes early helps you avoid a blocked ret

In a useful decision on employment contracts, the Delhi High Court has held that internal management correspondence cannot override the express terms of a written agreement signed between an employer and an employee. The ruling in Anju Dhawan v. M/S Aithent Technologies Pvt. Ltd. turned on whether a salary reduction the employee had accepted in writing was a permanent restructuring or a temporary deferment that had to be repaid later. The Dispute Over a Salary Cut The employe