White Collar Crime Defence in India: FEOA, Corruption, and Corporate Fraud; What Every Accused Must Know
A practitioner-focused guide to defending white collar crime cases in India covering the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act 2018, Prevention of Corruption Act, Section 447 corporate fraud, and the interplay with PMLA enforcement at the Delhi High Court and Supreme Court.
The Right to be Forgotten in India: Delhi High Court Crafts a Constitutional Framework for Privacy, Reputation and Digital Memory
The judgment delivered by the Delhi High Court (“Court”) in Laksh Vir Singh Yadav v. Union of India & Ors. and Connected Matters[W.P.(C) 1021/2016] on 29th May 2026, is likely to be remembered as one of the most important privacy decisions rendered by an Indian constitutional court since the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Justice […]
Resolution Applicants Cannot Reopen Commercial Risks After Approval of a Resolution Plan: Supreme Court Reinforces Finality Under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code
The Supreme Court’s decision in Sanjay Dave v. Andhra Bank Ltd. & Ors., 2026 INSC 580, marks another significant milestone in the evolution of insolvency jurisprudence under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (“IBC”). The judgment reaffirms a principle that has consistently informed the Code since its inception, namely that commercial certainty and procedural finality […]
Commercial Disputes in India: How the Delhi High Court and Supreme Court Resolve High-Stakes Business Conflicts
Introduction: When Business Disputes Reach the Courts Every business engagement comes with an inherent risk of a possible dispute, whether it be a misunderstanding over the terms of the contract, withholding payment, violation of trust by a fiduciary, or regulatory transgression. In India, if these disputes are not resolved through business negotiation, they end up […]
EQUITY OVER TECHNICALITY: SUPREME COURT REAFFIRMS POWERS UNDER SECTION 28 OF THE SPECIFIC RELIEF ACT
In Sanjay Dwivedi vs. Madanlal Agrawal (2026),[1] the Supreme Court reaffirmed that a decree for specific performance does not automatically stand rescinded merely because the decree-holder fails to deposit the balance sale consideration within the time stipulated in the decree. The Court held that courts retain jurisdiction to extend the time for payment even after expiry of the prescribed period, provided the equities of the case justify such extension. The judgment, delivered by a Bench comprising Justice Manoj Misra and Justice Manmohan, is an important reaffirmation of the equitable foundations underlying decrees for specific performance.
Summary Judgment in Commercial Disputes: A Critical Analysis of Reliance Eminent Trading Pvt. Ltd. v. Delhi Development Authority (2026)
Introduction The decision of the Supreme Court in Reliance Eminent Trading and Commercial Pvt. Ltd. v. Delhi Development Authority (2026 INSC 436) marks a defining moment in the interpretation of summary judgment under Order XIII-A of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908. The judgment addresses a fundamental concern within civil adjudication: how to reconcile procedural […]
Home, Money, and Rights: A Human Guide to Consumer and Property Law in India
Introduction Young newly married couples in Mumbai saved for seven years to buy their first apartment, but despite regular payments, they still haven’t received possession by 2026, only excuses from the builder. An elderly retired schoolteacher purchased a new fridge that broke within two weeks, but she was sent back and forth between the seller […]
Homebuyers As Financial Creditors: Where Does The Law Stand In 2026?
Imagine a situation where you invested your hard-earned money in the construction of a flat that was never delivered. The truth is, you are not alone. In India, thousands of homebuyers have poured their life savings into real estate projects that ultimately collapsed, stalled, or simply disappeared into the developer’s hands with nothing delivered. Before […]
Recalibrating Insolvency Law: A Critical Analysis of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Act, 2026
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) has, over the past decade, emerged as the backbone of India’s insolvency regime. While its foundational objectives – time bound resolution, value maximisation, and creditor primacy, have largely been achieved, persistent concerns relating to delays, procedural inefficiencies, and value erosion have necessitated further legislative intervention. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy […]
India M&A, FDI & Cross-Border Deals: The Legal Framework Every Practitioner Must Know
Why M&A Deals in India Require Specialized Assistance? In India, M&A transactions are considered to be the highest in Asia, upon an average the amount of transactions made each year is an excess of $80-100 billion. There are several aspects involved for M&A in India due to the complications of cross broader transactions, it is […]