Phantom Voters
Who are phantom voters, and how do they impact Indian elections? Learn about fake or duplicate voter entries, their risks to democracy, and efforts to clean up the electoral rolls.
Supreme Court on Arbitral Awards: Fine-Tuning, Not Rewriting
On April 30, 2025, a five-judge Constitution Bench led by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna settled a decades-old debate: Can Indian courts modify arbitral awards under the Arbitration a
Between briefs and breath – Reclaiming balance in the legal profession
As Justice Vibhu Bakhru aptly declared in his farewell speech from the Delhi high court, “There is no work-life balance in this profession. There is only work, and that’s life.” Th
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Cleansing the ballot: Why India must weed out phantom voters for a stronger democracy
“A stitch in time saves nine.” The recent Supreme Court hearing on the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar is not jus
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Waqf Act amendments: Progress for the community or just optics?
The recent Union Cabinet decision to amend the Waqf Act, 1995 and repeal the outdated Waqf Act, 1923 has generated both interest and some manufactured outrage. While a few fringe v
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Supreme Court’s Bhushan Steel verdict exposes systemic rot but leaves the IBC’s future hanging
“When the insolvency process becomes a comedy of errors, it takes a Supreme Court Bench to remind everyone that the Code is not a joke.” Shaking Investor’s confidence and triggeri
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‘Trimming the edges, not redrawing the canvas’ – Supreme Court on award modification
In a far-reaching Constitution Bench decision delivered on April 30, 2025, the Supreme Court has put to rest the longstanding controversy over whether Indian courts can modify arbi
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Separation anxiety: SC’s governor ruling and the broken compass?
A Constitutional Crossfire In a political climate where outrage is currency and discourse has become a gladiator sport, the recent Supreme Court judgment on the role of Governors
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Ghibli glamour or legal Gambit?
Data privacy risks behind AI art The charm of Studio Ghibli’s dreamy animation style has found a new digital canvas —AI-generated illustrations that transform ordinary photographs
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Beyond the gavel: The costly courtroom delays
The Indian judicial system, known for its resilience and robustness, is grappling with a critical challenge: pendency in litigation. Despite technological and procedural advancemen
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Transit anticipatory bail: A legal lifeline or a tool for misuse? Exploring the debate amidst the Atul Subhash case
The recent suicide of a Bengaluru engineer has stirred significant controversy surrounding Section 84 of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 and Section 498A of the Indian Penal
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Unraveling the threads of justice: The quest for clarity in Section 61 of the IBC
Section 61 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) imposes a stringent timeline for appeals, allowing only 30 days for an aggrieved party to challenge a National Company Law Tr
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Ticket scalping: When prices soar and fans suffer
Ticket resale, also known as scalping or touting, is the art of flipping event tickets for prices that can make your wallet weep. Scalpers take advantage of high demand and limited
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Is fair procedure and accountability being ensured in arrest powers under the PMLA?
The Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) is a cornerstone of India’s efforts to combat financial crimes, but its enforcement, particularly regarding arrest powers, has long be
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Law on attachment, seizure and confiscation of properties under PMLA
Introduction Properties attached under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) cannot be treated as proceeds of crime if the predicate or scheduled offense is quashed by a c
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Bail or Jail: The supreme court’s struggle with PMLA’s twin conditions
The Supreme Court has granted bail to Manish Sisodia today, underscoring the importance of recognizing the right to bail, particularly in cases involving prolonged incarceration, u
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Ensuring justice and fairness: Dynamics of public policy under Section 34 of Indian Arbitration Act
Introduction Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, incorporates the public policy clause to ensure that arbitral awards conform to fundamental principles of ju
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Global insights on marital rape laws: Ensuring justice, fairness and protection against false accusations
In the shadows where the devil schemes, He dreams of chaos veiled in gleams. A world of mess and discord spun, Disguised as order, new and undone. Destruction cloaked in false
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Understanding Section 34 of the Indian Arbitration Act: Grounds for setting aside an arbitral award
Arbitration has emerged as a preferred method for resolving disputes due to its efficiency, confidentiality, and the expertise of arbitrators. However, there are situations where t
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From Consent to conduct: Joining Non-Signatories in Arbitration under the ‘Group of Companies’ Doctrine in India
The Supreme Court of India, in the case of Cox & Kings Ltd. v. SAP India Pvt Ltd & Anr, has held that non-signatories to an arbitration agreement can be considered parties to arbit
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Balancing commercial wisdom, legal obligations, and accountability in insolvency: Navigating the Clean Slate Doctrine and wilful defaults
Introduction The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) of 2016 represents a landmark effort to address insolvency issues in India comprehensively. Its introduction aimed to streaml
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Landmark Supreme Court ruling clarifies set-offs under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC)
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court has provided comprehensive clarity on the application of set-offs within the framework of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), partic
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New arbitration guidelines: Putting sand in the gears of India’s economic engine?
The Government of India must have foreseen the potential economic impact of the new guidelines issued by the Ministry of Finance on June 3, 2024. Despite the significance of these
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Hindu women can claim full ownership of property, only if…
In a recent case, the Supreme Court of India clarified that for a Hindu woman to establish full ownership of an undivided joint family estate under Section 14(1) of the Hindu Succe
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True & correct analysis of the Delhi Land Acquisition Judgments passed by Supreme Court of India
The Supreme Court of India recently decided 3 different batch petitions pertaining to Land Acquisition in Delhi by 3 separate judgments. I have gone through the media reports and m
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