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The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (“IBC”) was introduced as a path-breaking legislation to provide a time-bound and creditor-driven process for the resolution of corporate insolvency in India.

The Supreme Court’s affirmation in Deputy Director v. Murali Krishna Chakrala (SLP (Criminal) Diary No. 8123/2024) marks a decisive moment in the jurisprudence of professional liability under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA).

Public Private Partnerships (PPP) is a key model for fast-growing economies especially in developing countries.

Since the beginning of time, human growth has been driven by technological progress.

The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013 (“POSH Act”) came into force following the landmark Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan case, which highlighted the need for legal frameworks to address sexual harassment at the workplace.

The enactment of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (“BNSS”) in 2023 signals a paradigm shift in India’s criminal procedural framework, aimed to enhance the efficiency, integrity, and responsiveness of the criminal justice system. Effective from 1 July 2024, the BNSS replaces the previously governing Code of Criminal Procedure (“CrPC”) of 1973. This new legislation introduces a range of reforms, including the integration of technology in trial processes, the provision for trial in absentia, zero FIR, and e-FIR, all aimed at streamlining the criminal justice procedures.

Party autonomy—understood as the freedom of commercial actors to determine the framework, rules, forum, and process for resolving their disputes—is widely recognised as the organising principle of contemporary arbitration. Unlike court adjudication, where procedural rules, judicial forums, and adjudicators are prescribed by statute, arbitration empowers parties to craft a dispute-resolution mechanism that aligns with their commercial needs and the dynamics of the underlying transaction.

Imagine waking up to a phone call from a stranger who claims to be a police officer. They speak with such authority and confidence that you have no reason to doubt them. The words "You are under investigation" and "We have flagged your online activity" send a chill down your spine. Panic sets in as the voice on the other end of the line demands that you provide payment immediately to avoid arrest.

Since its introduction in the Parliament, the Bill has created quite a controversy

In April 2024, the Supreme Court of India delivered its judgment in Delhi Metro Rail Corporation v. Delhi Airport Metro Express Private Limited ('DMRC v. DAMEPL'), overturning an arbitral award of nearly Rs. 8,000 crore against DMRC

The evolution of criminal procedural laws in India reflects a delicate balance between ensuring justice and safeguarding individual rights.

It is no doubt that India was one of the worst hit countries of the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.

In India today, white-collar crime probes are increasingly relying on extra-judicial travel bans rather than formal extradition proceedings. Investigators issue Look-Out Circulars and Interpol diffusions, or repeatedly summon suspects, effectively freezing them at international borders or off-shore without invoking the usual treaty process.

The evolution of international arbitration as the preferred mechanism for resolving complex cross border disputes has transformed the landscape of dispute resolution. In particular, the growing complexity of subject matter, from multi-layered construction contracts to intricate financial valuations has created an increased reliance on expert witnesses. These individuals, equipped with specialized knowledge, provide clarity and guidance on technical, scientific, financial, or legal issues that fall outside the typical purview of arbitrators.

In the world of finance, the term insider trading often evokes images of shady deals and hidden agendas. But what exactly is insider trading? Why is it illegal, and how do laws in India seek to prevent it? Let's dive into this intriguing subject, simplifying the complexities surrounding insider trading laws in India, while exploring the impact of these laws on the financial markets and their role in maintaining fairness.

India has acceded to the Convention in 2006, subject to its declarations with respect to Articles 8, 10, 15 and 16 thereof.

In the context of international arbitration, the issue of currency conversion assumes particular significance when an arbitral award rendered in a foreign currency is sought to be enforced in a jurisdiction whose domestic currency differs from that of the award.