JAO vs. FAO: The Reassessment Dispute Takes a Constitutional Turn
Written By: Apoorv Agarwal The introduction of the faceless assessment regime under Section 144B of the Income-tax Act 1961 with effect from 1 April 2021 marked a change in the…
When Can an Arbitrator Be Challenged? Independence, Impartiality and Termination of Mandate under Indian Arbitration Law
Written By: Apoorv Agarwal Arbitration is founded on the principle of party autonomy, but the legitimacy of an arbitral award ultimately depends on the neutrality of the tribunal deciding the…
The Over-Engineered Sandbox: Should the Pre-Packaged Insolvency Resolution Process Be Extended Beyond MSMEs?
Written By: Apoorv Agarwal, Saumya Aggarwal Introduction When a company cannot pay its debts, the law gives it two broad routes. One is a formal court process, where a tribunal takes…
Reinvestigation Under the PMLA: Mapping the Limits of the Enforcement Directorate’s Powers After Cognizance
Written By: Apoorv Agarwal, Siddharth Kumar The Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 [‘PMLA’] vests in the Enforcement Directorate [‘ED’] functions that are simultaneously investigative, regulatory, and quasi-prosecutorial, and builds…
Single-Creditor CIRP and the Limits of Section 12A: Has NCLAT Created a Narrow Abuse of Process Exception After GLAS Trust?
Written By: Apoorv Agarwal, Sanchit Aggarwal 1. Scope and Object of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 is built on a simple but powerful shift, which is,…
Effectiveness of Intellectual Property Laws in India: Enforcement Challenges and Litigation Loopholes
Written By: Apoorv Agarwal, Rishabh Bafna Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) play a crucial role in encouraging innovation, protecting creativity, and promoting economic development. In a rapidly growing economy like India, effective…
Revisiting Impact On International Arbitration Amidst Global Disturbances And The Way Forward
Written By: Apoorv Agarwal, Bandita The last decade has seen a massive global disruption impacting all functions of life. The global disturbance has also impacted the way legal proceeding has…
When Delay Defeats Jurisdiction: Bombay High Court Clarifies the Consequences of A Time-Barred Order Giving Effect
Written By: Apoorv Agarwal, Gaurav Singh As Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. famously said, "Taxes are what we pay for civilised society." Equally important is the principle that the power…
The Indefeasible Right to Default Bail: A Shield Against Prolonged Incarceration without Trial
Written By: Apoorv Agarwal, Gaurav Sarkar The philosophy of modern criminal jurisprudence is anchored in the preservation of the individual’s liberty against the sanctioned machinery of the state. As John…
India Labour Law Reform and The Loophole It Left Standing
Written By: Apoorv Agarwal ANALYZING WHAT IS THERE FOR CONTRACT LABOURERS UNDER THE OLD “CLRA” AND THE NEW “OSH CODE” 2020 India repealed its 55-year-old contract labour law in November…
To Implead or Not to Implead: The Evolving Boundaries of Consent in Arbitration
Written By: Apoorv Agarwal I. INTRODUCTION An Arbitration Agreement is a product of the fundamental principle of consent. It is founded upon the party’s mutual agreement to submit an adjudicatory…
Trademark Infringement Through Keyword Advertising: Case Analysis Of The Hindware v. Grohe India Pvt Ltd & Ors
Written By: Apoorv Agarwal Every brand you trust has one thing in common — a name, a word, a symbol that instantly tells you who's behind the product, without you…
The AI Dilemma in Our Courts: Finding Balance After the Pooja Ramesh Singh Judgment
Written By: Apoorv Agarwal The Supreme Court’s response to hallucinated precedents marks a defining moment in Indian legal technology. In the contemporary legal landscape, the pressure on advocates and judges…
Fair Dealing as the Bedrock of Indian Copyright Jurisprudence
Written By: Apoorv Agarwal An Examination of Section 52 and the Constitutional Foundations of User Rights in India Introduction Copyright law in India is frequently introduced to students and practitioners…
Group Insolvency Under the IBC: Lessons from The Videocon Case and The Need for A Statutory Framework
Written By: Apoorv Agarwal Introduction The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) fundamentally transformed India's insolvency regime by replacing fragmented recovery mechanisms with a unified, creditor-driven process focused on timely resolution and…
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Personal Liability under Section 122(1A) of the CGST Act: A Critical Analysis of Amit Manilal Haria v. Joint Commissioner, CGST & Central Excise [2026 SCC On Line Bom1510] by Hon’ble Bombay High Court
Written By: Apoorv Agarwal The decision of the Bombay High Court (“Court”)in Amit Manilal Haria v. Joint Commissioner, CGST & Central Excise [2026 SCC OnLine Bom1510]marks a significant development in GST jurisprudence concerning the personal…
Rule 167 a Compliance Mandatory: Srinagar Court Quashes E-Challans Issued Through Personal Phones
Written By- Apoorv Agarwal, Gaurav Singh (Senior Associate) Case Details- Ahra Syed v. SSP Traffic Police City Srinagar, File No. 4172/Misc./2025 Court- Special Mobile Magistrate (Traffic), Kashmir at Srinagar Date…
AI Driven Online Dispute Resolution Jurisprudential and Regulatory Concerns
Written By: Apoorv Agarwal, Divya Verma (Senior Associate) Introduction: The rapid pace of technological development has led to an unprecedented growth in the use of artificial intelligence across various sectors. AI…
Effectiveness of Intellectual Property Laws in India: Enforcement Challenges and Litigation Loopholes
Written By: Apoorv Agarwal, RishabhBafna Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) play a crucial role in encouraging innovation, protecting creativity, and promoting economic development. In a rapidly growing economy like India, effective intellectual…
Supreme Court Reaffirms the Distinction Between Police Investigation under Section 156 (3) of Cr.P.C and Private Complaint under Section 200 of Cr.P.C
Written By: Apoorv Agarwal The recent decision of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of “Mohan Karthik &Ors. v. State of Tamil Nadu &Anr.” bearing SLP (Crl.) No. 18828…