Terms of Use

Effective Date: 15 July 2026
Last Updated: 15 July 2026

Welcome to The Legal News, available at TheLegalNews.in.

These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of TheLegalNews.in, including its articles, reports, case summaries, newsletters, images, videos, comments, forms, submissions and other services or content made available through the website.

By accessing, browsing or using the website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use, our Privacy Policy, Disclaimer, Editorial Policy and any other policies published on the website.

Please discontinue use of the website if you do not agree with these Terms.

1. About The Legal News

The Legal News is an online legal-news and information publication that may provide:

Reports concerning courts, tribunals and legal proceedings
Summaries of judgments and orders
Legislative and regulatory updates
Legal explainers and analysis
Developments concerning the judiciary and legal profession
Public-interest and general news with legal relevance
Articles submitted by advocates, academics, researchers and contributors

The website is intended to improve access to legal news and public legal information. It is not a substitute for professional legal advice.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By using the website, you confirm that:

You have read and understood these Terms;
You are legally capable of accepting them;
You will use the website only for lawful purposes;
You will not misuse the website or its content; and
Any information supplied by you will be accurate and lawful.

Where you use the website on behalf of an organisation, publication, company or other entity, you represent that you have authority to bind that entity to these Terms.

3. No Legal Advice or Advocate-Client Relationship

Content published on The Legal News is provided for general news, educational and informational purposes.

Nothing on the website should be treated as:

Legal advice;
A legal opinion concerning your particular matter;
A recommendation to initiate or defend proceedings;
A prediction of the result of any case;
A substitute for consultation with a qualified advocate; or
An offer to provide legal representation.

Accessing the website, sending an email, submitting a contact form, posting a comment or sharing documents does not create an advocate-client relationship, fiduciary relationship or professional engagement with The Legal News, its owners, editors, authors or contributors.

Legal outcomes depend upon the facts, evidence, applicable law, limitation periods, jurisdiction and procedural history of each matter. Readers should obtain independent legal advice before acting upon any information appearing on the website.

4. Accuracy and Nature of Legal News

We make reasonable editorial efforts to publish accurate and timely information. However:

Court proceedings may develop after publication;
Interim orders may later be modified, stayed or set aside;
Oral observations may differ from the final written order;
News reports may be based on information available at the time;
Judgments may be subject to appeal, review or clarification;
Statutes, rules and procedures may be amended; and
Errors or incomplete information may occasionally occur.

The website does not guarantee that every article will remain complete, current or error-free.

Readers should verify important legal information from the official judgment, order, statute, notification, court record or competent professional adviser.

Where an article reports oral courtroom observations, allegations, submissions or pleadings, those statements should not automatically be understood as final findings of the court.

5. Presumption of Innocence and Reporting of Allegations

References to accusations, complaints, FIRs, investigations, arrests, petitions or criminal proceedings do not imply that the person concerned is guilty.

Unless guilt has been finally established by a competent court, allegations remain allegations and accused persons are entitled to the presumption of innocence in accordance with law.

Statements attributed to parties or advocates may represent their submissions and not the independent conclusion of The Legal News.

6. Editorial Independence

Editorial decisions concerning publication, correction, updating, headline selection, categorisation, moderation and removal are made by The Legal News.

We may, at our discretion:

Accept or reject submitted content;
Edit headlines, language, structure and formatting;
Add context, citations or disclaimers;
Correct typographical or factual errors;
Update developing news;
Unpublish or archive material;
Decline to publish a response or submission; and
Restrict access to content where legally required.

Submission of content does not guarantee publication.

Advertising, sponsorship or commercial relationships should not determine the outcome of genuine editorial reporting. Sponsored or promotional content may be identified where appropriate.

7. Intellectual Property Rights

Unless otherwise stated, the website and its original content, including its:

Articles;
Headlines;
Original reports;
Editorial summaries;
Graphics;
Logos;
Website design;
Databases;
Photographs owned by us;
Videos;
Audio;
Layout; and
Compilation and arrangement of content

are owned by, licensed to or lawfully used by The Legal News and are protected under applicable intellectual-property laws.

The names The Legal News, TheLegalNews.in, associated logos and visual identity may not be used in a manner that falsely suggests endorsement, affiliation or ownership.

8. Permitted Use of Content

You may:

Access and read content for personal and non-commercial purposes;
Share the direct webpage link through social media, messaging applications or email;
Quote limited extracts for criticism, review, reporting, research or discussion where permitted by law;
Print a reasonable number of copies for personal reference; and
Refer to our reporting with clear attribution and a link to the original article.

Any quotation must:

Be limited to what is reasonably necessary;
Accurately represent the context;
Credit The Legal News;
Include a link to the original webpage where technically possible; and
Not create the impression that The Legal News endorses the user or publication.

Indian copyright law recognises certain fair-dealing exceptions, including in specified circumstances for criticism, review and reporting current events, subject to the requirements of law.

9. Prohibited Reproduction and Commercial Use

Without prior written permission, you must not:

Republish complete articles;
Copy substantial portions of articles;
Create a competing news feed from our content;
Systematically scrape or download website material;
Use automated tools to extract content at scale;
Translate and republish articles as your own;
Remove copyright notices or attribution;
Sell, license or commercially exploit our content;
Use our content to train, enrich or operate a commercial database or automated content service;
Reproduce our logo or branding;
Frame the website inside another website; or
Misrepresent our reporting as your original work.

Minor rewriting, paraphrasing or changing the headline does not necessarily make unauthorised reproduction lawful.

Requests for syndication, republication or commercial licensing may be sent to:

info@thelegalnews.in

10. Third-Party Content, Images and Sources

The website may contain:

Reports based on court records;
Publicly available documents;
Embedded social-media posts;
Press releases;
Agency material;
Contributor content;
Licensed photographs;
Representational images;
External quotations; and
Links to third-party resources.

Ownership of third-party material remains with its respective owner.

Where an image is described as representational, it should not be understood as depicting the actual individuals, location or incident discussed in the article.

The inclusion of third-party content or a link does not necessarily amount to endorsement.

11. External Links

The website may link to:

Court websites;
Government portals;
Statutes and notifications;
Legal databases;
Social-media services;
News publications;
Advertisers; and
Other third-party websites.

We do not control and are not responsible for the availability, accuracy, privacy practices, security or content of external websites.

You access third-party websites at your own discretion and subject to their terms and policies.

A link from The Legal News should not be interpreted as:

A legal endorsement;
A commercial recommendation;
A guarantee of accuracy; or
An acceptance of responsibility for the external website.

12. User Comments and Contributions

Where comments or user contributions are enabled, users must communicate responsibly.

You must not submit material that is:

Defamatory or knowingly false;
Threatening, abusive or harassing;
Obscene or sexually explicit;
Hateful or discriminatory;
In contempt of court;
Prohibited from publication by law;
In violation of a reporting restriction;
Infringing copyright, privacy or confidentiality;
Impersonating another person;
Misleading or fraudulent;
Promotional spam;
Intended to interfere with website security; or
Otherwise unlawful.

You are responsible for content submitted through your account, email address or device.

We may moderate, edit, refuse, hide or remove any submission without prior notice.

13. Court Orders, Sealed Records and Restricted Information

Users and contributors must not submit or publish through the website:

Sealed or confidential court records;
Material prohibited by a court order;
Information identifying protected victims where publication is restricted;
Personal details of children involved in legal proceedings;
Confidential mediation or settlement communications;
Privileged advocate-client communications;
Classified or unlawfully obtained documents; or
Information whose disclosure may obstruct an investigation or trial.

A person submitting material represents that they have the legal authority to disclose it.

14. Contributor Submissions

By submitting an article, photograph, document, press release, commentary or other material, you represent that:

You created it or have permission to submit it;
It is original and does not unlawfully reproduce another work;
It does not contain fabricated quotations or authorities;
It does not violate confidentiality, privacy or court restrictions;
All material facts and affiliations have been disclosed;
Any use of generative AI has been disclosed where requested;
It does not contain concealed advertising or paid promotion; and
Publication will not infringe the rights of another person.

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, you grant The Legal News a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to:

Review;
Edit;
Format;
Publish;
Reproduce;
Archive;
Distribute;
Promote; and
Display

the submitted material in connection with the website and its associated digital channels.

You retain ownership of your original work, subject to the licence granted above.

We may remove contributor content if concerns arise regarding originality, accuracy, legality, disclosure or editorial standards.

15. Press Releases and Sponsored Material

Submission of a press release does not guarantee publication.

We may:

Edit or summarise press releases;
Verify claims independently;
Reject promotional or misleading content;
Label paid content as sponsored, promotional or advertorial;
Require disclosure of commercial interests; and
Remove links that appear manipulative, irrelevant or unsafe.

Paid placement does not guarantee favourable editorial coverage.

16. Prohibited Uses of the Website

You must not:

Attempt unauthorised access to the website or server;
Circumvent security or access controls;
Introduce viruses, malware or harmful code;
Conduct denial-of-service attacks;
Probe the website for vulnerabilities without written permission;
Use bots to create excessive requests;
Scrape personal data;
Send spam through website forms;
Impersonate The Legal News or its personnel;
Manipulate advertising impressions or clicks;
Use the website for unlawful surveillance;
Publish unlawful threats or personal information;
Interfere with another user’s access; or
Use website content to commit fraud or professional misconduct.

Electronic use and access may also be governed by the Information Technology Act, 2000 and applicable subordinate legislation.

17. Advertising and Commercial Content

The website may display advertising supplied directly or through third-party networks, including Google AdSense.

Advertisements may be selected or delivered using cookies, contextual information or other technologies, subject to applicable consent requirements.

We do not necessarily:

Endorse advertised products or services;
Verify every representation made by an advertiser;
Guarantee the quality of advertised services; or
Accept responsibility for transactions between users and advertisers.

Users should independently assess an advertisement before making a purchase, investment or other decision.

The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 regulates, among other matters, consumer rights and misleading advertisements.

18. No Financial, Medical or Professional Advice

Articles touching upon taxation, finance, health, technology, employment or another professional field remain general information.

They are not a substitute for advice from a qualified professional with access to the complete facts.

Do not delay obtaining professional assistance because of content read on this website.

19. Website Availability

We may modify, suspend or discontinue any part of the website without notice.

We do not guarantee:

Continuous or uninterrupted availability;
Compatibility with every browser or device;
The absence of technical errors;
Permanent availability of any article;
Preservation of comments or submissions; or
That every security threat can be prevented.

Maintenance, cyberattacks, hosting failures, legal requirements or events beyond our reasonable control may affect access.

20. Disclaimer of Warranties

To the extent permitted by law, the website and its content are provided on an “as available” and “as is” basis.

We make no absolute warranty regarding:

Accuracy;
Completeness;
Reliability;
Fitness for a particular purpose;
Non-infringement;
Availability;
Search-engine visibility;
Commercial results; or
Legal outcomes resulting from use of the information.

Nothing in these Terms excludes a warranty or obligation that cannot legally be excluded.

21. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, The Legal News, its owners, editors, employees, authors, contributors and service providers shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, exemplary or special loss arising from:

Reliance upon website content;
Delay in obtaining legal advice;
Use of third-party links;
Loss of data;
Website interruption;
Malware transmitted by third parties;
Decisions taken on the basis of an article;
Unauthorised access beyond reasonable control; or
Dealings with advertisers or external services.

This limitation does not apply where liability cannot legally be excluded or limited, including where caused by fraud, wilful misconduct or another non-excludable legal obligation.

22. Indemnity

You agree, to the extent permitted by law, to indemnify and hold harmless The Legal News and its owners, editors, employees and representatives against claims, losses, liabilities and reasonable legal costs arising from:

Your unlawful use of the website;
Content submitted by you;
Your infringement of intellectual-property rights;
Your violation of confidentiality or privacy;
Your violation of these Terms; or
Your violation of applicable law.

This clause does not make you responsible for acts independently committed by The Legal News.

23. Correction, Response and Removal Requests

A person who believes that an article contains a material factual error may submit a correction request.

The request should include:

Full name;
Contact information;
The article URL;
The exact statement disputed;
The proposed correction;
Supporting documents; and
The nature of the person’s connection with the matter.

Send requests to:

info@thelegalnews.in
Subject: Correction Request

We may correct, clarify, update, append an editor’s note, restrict, anonymise or remove content depending on the facts and applicable law.

Submission of a request does not guarantee removal or alteration.

24. Copyright Complaints

A copyright owner or authorised representative may send a complaint containing:

Identification of the protected work;
Identification and URL of the allegedly infringing content;
Proof of ownership or authority;
Contact details;
A statement explaining the infringement;
A good-faith declaration; and
A signed request for review.

Send copyright complaints to:

info@thelegalnews.in
Subject: Copyright Complaint

We may temporarily restrict access while investigating a complaint. False or misleading complaints may expose the complainant to legal consequences.

25. Grievance Redressal

Complaints concerning website content, privacy, user submissions or access may be sent to:

The Legal News
Email: info@thelegalnews.in
Subject: Website Grievance

The complaint should clearly identify the relevant page, content and relief requested.

The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, as amended, contain provisions relevant to certain digital platforms and publishers. Their current official text is maintained by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.

Where any law requires appointment or publication of additional grievance or compliance details, the website may update this section accordingly.

26. Suspension and Termination

We may restrict or terminate access where a user:

Violates these Terms;
Engages in unlawful conduct;
Threatens website security;
Repeatedly infringes intellectual-property rights;
Abuses forms or commenting features;
Manipulates advertisements; or
Exposes the website or another person to legal risk.

Termination does not affect rights or liabilities that arose before termination.

27. Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms to reflect:

Changes in law;
Amendments to website features;
New services;
Editorial developments;
Security requirements; or
Changes in commercial practices.

Updated Terms will be published on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

Continued use of the website after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

28. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held invalid, unlawful or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue to operate.

The invalid provision shall, where legally possible, be interpreted or modified to reflect its original purpose to the maximum lawful extent.

29. No Waiver

Failure to enforce any provision on one occasion does not waive the right to enforce it later.

Any waiver must be express and in writing.

30. Assignment

You may not transfer your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent.

We may transfer the operation of the website or associated rights and obligations as part of a lawful restructuring, acquisition or transfer of business, subject to applicable law.

31. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, Disclaimer, Editorial Policy and any specifically applicable submission terms, constitute the agreement governing use of the website.

Where there is an inconsistency, specific terms applicable to a feature or submission may prevail for that feature.

32. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of India.

Subject to the jurisdiction of any competent statutory, regulatory or adjudicatory authority, disputes arising from these Terms or use of the website shall be subject to the jurisdiction of competent courts in Delhi, India.

33. Contact Information

For questions regarding these Terms, contact:

The Legal News
Website: TheLegalNews.in
Email: info@thelegalnews.in