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PIL or publicity: A call for caution before knocking the court’s door
March 19, 2026, 6:00 AM IST
Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has long stood as one of the most transformative innovations in India’s constitutional jurisprudence. Conceived as a mechanism to democratise access to justice, it opened the doors of constitutional courts to…
March 19, 2026, 6:00 AM IST
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The constitutional promise of dignity at the end of life
March 17, 2026, 6:01 AM IST
The question of how a society treats life at its most fragile stage has always tested the moral and legal conscience of nations. The recent order of the Supreme Court of India allowing the withdrawal…
March 17, 2026, 6:01 AM IST
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Why arbitration in India no longer feels ‘alternative’?
December 25, 2025, 4:27 PM IST
It comes to my mind, “Isn’t Arbitration in India Losing Its Way?” Having practised for over two and a half decades across constitutional litigation, commercial disputes and institutional arbitration, I have seen India’s arbitration framework…
December 25, 2025, 4:27 PM IST
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Between briefs and breath – Reclaiming balance in the legal profession
July 29, 2025, 5:56 PM IST
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.” This stark reality reflects the…
July 29, 2025, 5:56 PM IST
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Cleansing the ballot: Why India must weed out phantom voters for a stronger democracy
July 21, 2025, 3:11 PM IST
“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 just a legal moment, it is…
July 21, 2025, 3:11 PM IST
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Waqf Act amendments: Progress for the community or just optics?
May 31, 2025, 10:33 PM IST
The recent Union Cabinet decision to amend the Waqf Act, 1995 and repeal the outdated Waqf Act, 1923 has generated both interest and some manufactured outrage.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 voices attempt to build a…
May 31, 2025, 10:33 PM IST
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Supreme Court’s Bhushan Steel verdict exposes systemic rot but leaves the IBC’s future hanging
May 10, 2025, 1:04 PM IST
“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 triggering Legal and Economic aftershocks, in…
May 10, 2025, 1:04 PM IST
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‘Trimming the edges, not redrawing the canvas’ – Supreme Court on award modification
May 3, 2025, 10:03 PM IST
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 arbitral awards under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act,…
May 3, 2025, 10:03 PM IST
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Separation anxiety: SC’s governor ruling and the broken compass?
April 22, 2025, 4:14 PM IST
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 in Indian states has ignited a firestorm….
April 22, 2025, 4:14 PM IST
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Ghibli glamour or legal Gambit?
April 10, 2025, 6:07 PM IST
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 into whimsical portraits. It’s a trend that has swept…
April 10, 2025, 6:07 PM IST
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Beyond the gavel: The costly courtroom delays
January 6, 2025, 10:21 PM IST
The Indian judicial system, known for its resilience and robustness, is grappling with a critical challenge: pendency in litigation. Despite technological and procedural advancements, courts are burdened with an ever-increasing docket of cases. The ordeal…
January 6, 2025, 10:21 PM IST
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Transit anticipatory bail: A legal lifeline or a tool for misuse? Exploring the debate amidst the Atul Subhash case
December 30, 2024, 4:05 PM IST
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 Code (IPC), which address cruelty against women…
December 30, 2024, 4:05 PM IST
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Unraveling the threads of justice: The quest for clarity in Section 61 of the IBC
October 29, 2024, 5:47 PM IST
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 Tribunal (NCLT) order before the National…
October 29, 2024, 5:47 PM IST
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Ticket scalping: When prices soar and fans suffer
September 30, 2024, 2:09 PM IST
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 supply, especially when popular events…
September 30, 2024, 2:09 PM IST
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Is fair procedure and accountability being ensured in arrest powers under the PMLA?
September 10, 2024, 10:31 PM IST
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 been a point of legal and procedural debate. The…
September 10, 2024, 10:31 PM IST
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Law on attachment, seizure and confiscation of properties under PMLA
August 27, 2024, 3:49 PM IST
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 competent court. In a pivotal decision, the…
August 27, 2024, 3:49 PM IST
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Bail or Jail: The supreme court’s struggle with PMLA’s twin conditions
August 9, 2024, 10:36 PM IST
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, under Section 439 of the Cr.P.C. and Section 45 of…
August 9, 2024, 10:36 PM IST
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Ensuring justice and fairness: Dynamics of public policy under Section 34 of Indian Arbitration Act
July 29, 2024, 10:42 PM IST
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 justice, fairness, and public interest. This provision serves as a…
July 29, 2024, 10:42 PM IST
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Global insights on marital rape laws: Ensuring justice, fairness and protection against false accusations
July 20, 2024, 3:41 PM IST
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 allure, A darkened path…
July 20, 2024, 3:41 PM IST
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Understanding Section 34 of the Indian Arbitration Act: Grounds for setting aside an arbitral award
July 11, 2024, 10:33 PM IST
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 the outcome of arbitration may not be satisfactory or just,…
July 11, 2024, 10:33 PM IST
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