The marble hallways once echoed with the thunder of gavels and the rustle of yellowed files. Today those sounds migrate to server farms humming in climate controlled bunkers while litigants sip coffee in pajamas and judges toggle between Zoom windows. India alone has clocked over thirty two million virtual hearings since the pandemic [...]
The functioning of workplaces has witnessed a fundamental shift in the last decade. While corporate and trade secrets were once confined to lockers and store rooms, they can now be accessed in a matter of seconds from any corner of the world; thanks to remote work and enhanced accessibility to the internet. While on one hand, cloud [...]
Introduction Over the last decade, the European Union (EU) has transformed its sanctions framework into one of the most comprehensive in the world. It is designed to address threats to international peace, security, and human rights and further these sanctions also reach far beyond Europe’s borders. For Indian companies with [...]
Introduction The principle that “bail is the rule, jail is the exception” has long been a cornerstone of Indian criminal jurisprudence, grounded in the presumption of innocence and the fundamental right to life and personal liberty under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. This doctrine aims to ensure that individuals [...]
If we talk about start-ups, the path to globalisation seems pretty simple: build an innovative product, find the right market, start raising funds, and you’re ready to take on the world. All you need is a great idea, ambition, and grit. However, that is no longer the case in 2025. It’s [...]
Introduction The Hon’ble Supreme Court recently in State of Karnataka v. Vinay Rajashekharappa Kulkarni SLP (Criminal) No 7865/2025 clarified the position that trial courts have the authority to cancel bail, even if it is granted by High Court(s), provided that there is a violation of bail conditions imposed upon by the High Court. [...]
PROLOGUE In a country that prides itself on the sanctity of its constitutional institutions, a recent chain of events has ignited a storm that touches every nerve of our democracy; the judiciary, the legislature, the executive, and the citizen’s trust. What began as a shocking discovery of unaccounted cash at [...]
With the evolution of the global corporate landscape, certain themes revolving around sustainability and climate change have gained significant traction. Think of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) considerations, which are gradually becoming an integral part of board meetings, investor discussions, and public communications. Naturally, India is no stranger to this [...]
Introduction The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (“Act”), was enacted to minimize judicial interference in arbitral proceedings and reinforce the finality of arbitral awards. Section 34 of the Act provides a limited recourse to courts for setting aside an arbitral award, while Section 37 provides an option for appeals against [...]
“No one is above the law” is a constitutional mantra recited often, but in India, it rings hollow when applied to the judiciary itself. Unlike in other constitutional democracies where judges enjoy limited immunity for judicial acts alone, India’s judiciary is shielded by an impenetrable wall of procedural safeguards and self-regulated [...]