The Constitution of India protects children as a distinct category requiring special protection, that the objective of juvenile justice legislation is meant to penal in rehabilitative and not penal in nature.

The internet is the most dynamic tool of the 21st century, with a myriad of applications that have drastically increased the flow of information across the globe. It has become the epicenter of human existence and a catalyst for development to an unprecedented extent. While its convenient and borderless nature has enhanced global connectivity, it has simultaneously given rise to modern-day quandaries.

The intent of the legislature was to add a provision in the Code of Criminal Procedure (Cr. P.C) that may allow the Accused to explain the incriminating material against him without an oath.

With the increasing adoption of blockchain technology, particularly in fintech and decentralized commerce, smart contracts have moved from theory into widespread practice.

Nearly half a century after the 1975-77 Emergency imposed by Indira Gandhi's government - a period that witnessed wholesale press censorship and the suspension of fundamental rights - India finds itself confronting a new, more sophisticated threat to media freedom.

Safe harbour in the context of India’s IT landscape refers to legal immunities granted to online intermediaries, that is, platforms and services that merely transmit, store, or facilitate access to third-party content, shielding them from liability under certain conditions. Rooted in Section 79 of the Information Technology Act, 2000 (IT Act), safe harbour has shaped the digital ecosystem in India by enabling platforms ranging from social media to e-commerce marketplaces to thrive without being held accountable for every piece of content their users generate.

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (“IBC”), enacted in 2016, has been a landmark reform in India’s insolvency regime. It sought to streamline the process of resolving distressed companies, reduce delays, and protect creditor rights. Over time, however, some structural and procedural shortcomings have surfaced delays in resolution, fragmentation in group insolvencies, weak cross-border mechanisms, and skewed rights among stakeholders.

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (“IBC”)1 represents a watershed in India’s corporate insolvency framework. It seeks to consolidate laws relating to insolvency and ensure time-bound resolution of distressed entities while protecting the value of assets and promoting equitable treatment of creditors. Parallel to the IBC regime, the Reserve Bank of India (“RBI”) regulates the manner in which banks and financial institutions treat non-performing assets in their books of account.

The proposal to introduce an Appellate Arbitral Tribunal (AAT) into India’s arbitration architecture, most prominently reflected in the Draft Arbitration & Conciliation (Amendment) Bill, 2024, has rekindled debate over the proper balance between party autonomy, finality, institutional quality, and judicial supervision. Proponents portray an AAT as an institutional innovation that would enhance the quality of awards, promote consistency, and reduce the burden on courts. Critics warn that an appellate layer risks destroying arbitration’s comparative advantage by permitting merits review, increasing costs and delay, and departing from the international norm of limited judicial interference.

In India, blue-collar offences such as theft, robbery, burglary, assault, arson, are often treated as straightforward “police cases.” But such crimes heavily rely on forensic evidence, such as fingerprints, DNA, ballistic analysis, and crime scene reconstruction to conclusively link physical evidence with accused persons, establish timelines, and disprove alibis.

The purpose and goal of criminal procedure should be to strike a balance between the rights of the victim and the accused, while ensuring a transparent and fair investigation process. A well-documented procedure, more often than not, thwart malicious endeavors to abuse the law of the land.

As Indian cities hurtle toward rapid urban expansion, often celebrated in terms of GDP growth, infrastructure, and high-rise skylines, a quieter crisis unfolds at the edge of this development: the disappearance of urban wetlands.

A critical issue that has arisen in recent jurisprudence is whether, and to what extent, the NCLT can examine allegations of fraud in the insolvency process. While the IBC aims at swift resolution, the presence of fraudulent intent in initiating or conducting insolvency proceedings challenges this efficiency

Mareva injunction or a freezing injunction finds its basis in the English law, wherein Lord Denning, in the landmark decisions of Nippon Yusen Kaisha v. Karageorgis...

India's quick commerce (“Q-commerce”) sector has surged with unprecedented speed, transforming the way consumers access goods and redefining the expectations of last-mile delivery. Platforms such as Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart, and Zepto now promise delivery in a matter of minutes, turning instant gratification from a convenience into a near-necessity. Yet, behind this whirlwind of rapid growth lies a labyrinth of regulatory and legal challenges that can threaten even the most successful players.

The Department of Consumer Affairs, Legal Metrology Division, issued its latest update to the Frequently Asked Questions on 11 November 2025, offering important clarifications under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009 and the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011.

The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (the "Act") is a special statute laying down a comprehensive law that aims to protect children from offences of sexual assault, sexual harassment and pornography.

Life insurance contracts, like all insurance agreements, are considered contracts of uberrimae fidei, a Latin phrase that translates to "utmost good faith."

In the world of commercial litigation, financial barriers often prevent parties, particularly small businesses and individuals, from pursuing claims due to the prohibitive costs associated with legal battles. In response, third-party funding (TPF) has emerged as a significant tool, providing financial support to litigants in exchange for a share of any eventual recovery or damages.

Web3 and the metaverse represent successive shifts in digital architecture and human interaction.