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A preliminary hearing in a criminal trial is one of great importance, and the right to seek a discharge (threshold dismissal) is an extremely valuable right that the Criminal Justice System guarantees to the Accused.

Corporate criminal liability (CCL) denotes the extent to which a corporate entity may be guilty of the criminal acts committed by the members constituting that entity.

With the rapid advancement of technology, the digital landscape has become a breeding ground for cyber threats, and one of the most prevalent among them is phishing.

This reprioritisation, coupled with unprecedented growth in cybercrime losses, necessitates a comprehensive strengthening of India's domestic regulatory and enforcement framework.

In the realm of commercial transactions, the concepts of fraud, gross negligence and wilful misconduct serve as crucial markers for assessment of risk and determination of liability.

The pharmaceutical industry faces escalating risks from sophisticated fraud schemes, including counterfeit drug distribution, billing irregularities...

Domain name disputes in India, once fringe IP litigations, are now central to brand protection in the digital age.

Intellectual property law is fundamentally a tightrope act. On one side, the legal framework must aggressively shield the exclusive rights of creators and innovators secure the commercial dividends of their labor. On the other side, the law must prevent the monopolization of ideas from stifling follow-on innovation and legitimate commerce.To maintain this delicate equilibrium, India’s Copyright Act, 1957 , equips rightsholders with two distinct arsenals.

The article studies the creation of the Central Vigilance Commission and its transition from a non-statutory body to a statutory body.

The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025, represents a watershed moment in this transformation. Introduced in the Lok Sabha on August 18, 2025, by Union Commerce and Industry Minister Shri Piyush Goyal, this landmark legislation proposes to decriminalise 288 provisions across 16 Central Acts, marking the Government of India's continued commitment to trust-based governance and regulatory rationalization

We are delighted to share this month's AKP Dispute Resolution Monthly Digest.

As per Article 21 of the Constitution of India, "No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law, nor shall any person be denied equality...

Progress within any society shows most clearly through how far women have advanced - this idea, voiced by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, reflects a core principle embedded in India's founding document.

Picture this - A medium sized investor in Mumbai invests in a seemingly lucrative business opportunity. The presentation is all spiffy - design, marketing material, a trademark registration number, a license.

The Apex Court in its decision in Arabian Exports Private Limited vs. National Insurance Company Ltd., has held that an arbitral tribunal is competent to rule on its own jurisdiction including on the issue of existence or validity of an arbitration agreement.

The enforceability of international arbitral awards in India has been structured and interpreted, over the years, to facilitate a pro-business, pro-arbitration climate in India, and attract international investments into the country.

The Rajasthan High Court examines whether police authorities possess the constitutional authority to subject accused persons to public humiliation through forced cross-dressing, head-shaving, and orchestrated media exposure prior to judicial determination of guilt.