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Resetting the Bar

By Dr Swati Jindal Garg “To become better, you have to admit your ignorance—at least to yourself.” —William A Pasmore The above insight finds resonance in the Supreme Court’s recent decision...

Highway to Loot

By Neeraj Mishra It is rare for ruling and opposition parties to see eye to eye on a corruption probe. But a brazen scam involving land acquisition for a small stretch of road under the National H...

Foreign Law in Indian Shores: BCI’s New Rules Redraw the Legal Map

By Binny Yadav In a landmark regulatory move, the Bar Council of India (BCI) recently enforced the “Rules for Registration and Regulation of Foreign Lawyers and Foreign Law Firms in India, 2022”, ...

Live-In, Not Lied To: Supreme Court Validates Consent in Modern Relationships

In a landmark judgment that embraces the evolving dynamics of relationships in India, long-term live-in partnerships cannot be reduced to false promises of marriage 

Privacy vs Kinship

The apex court’s endorsement of privacy in a dispute over CCTV surveillance in a Kolkata ancestral home opens up larger questions about personal liberty, domestic oversight, and the evolving tensions within India’s joint family system

Judges in Waiting: The Stalemate Over Appointments Deepens

The tug-of-war over the appointment of judges has reached a critical point, with the apex court rebuking the centre for sitting on recommendations and delaying justice. But beneath the constitutional tussle lies a deeper question: how should a democracy appoint its judges?

Demons From The Past

The spectre of demonetisation still exists, for many companies and organisations that had justly and legally deposited their hard earned cash incomes during the government-provided window. The Delhi High Court has recently cut to size a marauding government agency

Crackdown on Unclaimed Compensation

As over Rs 1,000 crore lies idle and claimants await justice, the apex court has issued procedural reforms to ensure speedy disbursal of unclaimed compensation from Motor Accident Claims Tribunals and labour courts—funds meant for victims, not vaults 

Reining in Private School Hikes

A controversial new Bill seeks to cap arbitrary and exorbitant fee hikes by private schools, but critics say its red tape and political posturing may end up frustrating already-burdened parents

A Fork in the  Road: Apex Court Ruling Blurs Finality with Flexibility

In a landmark 4:1 verdict, the apex court expands judicial power to “modify” arbitral awards—raising hopes of correcting injustice, but also fears of diluting the core principles of arbitration: finality, autonomy, and minimal court interference

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