One Award, Two Chances; A debate on Two-Tier Arbitration in India
On 04th September 2026, at the Gujarat High Court Arbitration Centre’s Arbitration Week in GIFT City, Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman, who retired from the Supreme Court in August 2021 but has lost none of his appetite for institutional argument, while giving his heart out to an audience of arbitrators and counsel spoke that India’s domestic […]
No Consent, No APAAR: How The Supreme Court Restored A Parent’s Right To Say No
The Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR) is a “One Nation, One Student ID” system introduced by the Ministry of Education, in coordination with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, created as part of implementing the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020
When the Tie-Breaker Becomes the Judge: The Supreme Court on Third-Member References Under Section 58(3) of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019
The Supreme Court’s decision in Askari Hussain & Ors. v. Dinesh Kumar & Ors.1, delivered on 24th August 2026 by a Bench of Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Sheel Nagu, decides a question of procedure that arises infrequently but, when it does arise, is capable of adding years to a proceeding. Where two members of a Bench of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission differ in opinion and the matter is placed before a third member, how far may that third member go? Is he confined to answering the questions referred to him and returning the file to the Bench that made the reference, or may he proceed to decide the appeal himself? The answer given by the Court is narrow in its terms and considerably more generous in its effect, and it merits close attention from anyone who practises before the consumer commissions.
Menstrual Leave in India: Karnataka’s Policy and the Constitutional Debate on Equality
The discourse on menstrual leave in India has evolved from a social taboo into a serious legal and policy debate. Rooted at the intersection of labour rights, gender justice, and public health, menstrual leave raises a fundamental question: should the law recognise biological difference to ensure substantive equality, or would such recognition inadvertently reinforce workplace discrimination? Recent judicial pronouncements, state-level initiatives, and corporate practice have brought the issue into sharp focus, making it a timely subject for legal analysis, one that cuts across constitutional law, labour welfare, and the everyday realities of India’s workforce.
LIFTING THE VEIL, REVIVING DREAMS: SUPREME COURT PUTS HOMEBUYERS AT THE HEART OF INSOLVENCY LAW
The Supreme Court’s decision in Alpha Corp Development Private Limited v. Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) & Ors.[1] marks one of the most significant developments in India’s insolvency jurisprudence in recent years, particularly for the real estate sector. Delivered on 5th May 2026 by a Bench of Justice Sanjay Kumar and Justice Alok Aradhe, the judgment comes at a time when lakhs of homebuyers across the country remain trapped in delayed or abandoned housing projects, and it sends an unambiguous message: corporate structures cannot be misused to defeat the rights of genuine stakeholders.
WHEN DOES DELAY DEFEAT A DECREE? THE SUPREME COURT’S 2026 RULINGS ON SECTION 28 OF THE SPECIFIC RELIEF ACT.
The law relating to specific performance in India has consistently evolved around the principle that equity must prevail over technicality. In a significant recent judgment, the Supreme Court has once again clarified the scope of Section 28 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963, particularly in relation to rescission of contracts and extension of time for […]
CCFS 2026 Explained: Amnesty, Extended Deadlines, and the New XBRL Taxonomy
Introduction Every company registered under the Companies Act 2013 is required to file annual returns, financial statements, and various event-based forms with the Registrar of Companies. If this obligation is not fulfilled within the stipulated deadline, the company is charged with a penalty of Rs.100 per day under Section 403 of the Act read with […]
From Blacklisting to Professional Reform: Supreme Court Reinforces the Independence of the Bar in Ajay Vijh v. Indian Banks Association
Introduction The legal profession occupies a unique position within the constitutional framework. Advocates are neither employees of the State nor agents of their clients. They are officers of the court, governed by a self-regulatory statutory framework established under the Advocates Act, 1961. Any attempt by external institutions to regulate their professional conduct, therefore, raises important […]
When AI Decides Who is Visible: The IndiaMART v. OpenAI Ruling
1. Introduction Imagine yourself as an owner of a small factory in Rajkot that manufactures industrial fasteners. The business is listed on IndiaMART, which is India’s largest business-to-business (B2B) marketplace. One day, a potential buyer searches for sourcing industrial fasteners in India by using ChatGPT. Unlike Google, which lists all current businesses, ChatGPT provides a […]
India’s New Income Tax Act, 2025: A Reform in Presentation Rather Than Policy
The Income Tax Act, 2025, came into force on 1 April 2026, replacing The Income Tax Act, 1961, i.e., the statute governing direct taxation in India for over six decades. This repeal was marked by the Press Information Bureau as a “new chapter in India’s tax administration” and was formally announced by the Ministry of Finance.