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Ensuring Timely Resolution of Disputes A Comprehensive Analysis of section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 2016

Ensuring Timely Resolution of Disputes: A Comprehensive Analysis of section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 2016

Written By: Nishtha Kaura (Senior Associate) & Aastha Arora (Associate) Arbitration has become a preferred mode of dispute resolution, especially in commercial matters, owing to its efficiency and flexibility compared…

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Guardian of The Fourth Pillar: Judicial Review and The Constitutional Limits of Press Censorship in India

Written By: Apoorv Agarwal, Preyoshi Bhattacharjee Introduction A free press is one of the indispensable foundations of a constitutional democracy. The ability of the press to investigate, criticise, question and…

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When Delay Defeats Jurisdiction: Bombay High Court Holds that Failure of Assessing Officer, Income Tax Department to Pass an Order Giving Effect (“OGE”) Within Limitation Invalidates Assessment and Penalty Proceedings

Written By: Apoorv Agarwal, Gaurav Singh The Income-tax Act, 1961 (“Income Tax Act”) has rigid timelines not only for the completion of assessments but also for the implementation of appellate…

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Fraudulent and Preferential Transactions under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code: A Comparative Analysis of the Pre and Post Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Act, 2026 

Written By: Apoorv Agarwal, Vaishnavi Introduction Under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (“Code”), the of concept of avoidance transaction has been introduced to safeguard the interests of creditors. An…

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Recent Developments in Corporate Criminal Liability under the Negotiable Instruments Act: Can an Authorized Signatory Be Treated as the “Drawer”

Written By: Apoorv Agarwal 1.  Introduction The evolving legal conundrum around Negotiable Instruments act especially sec 138[1] has tried to balance commercial efficiency with principles of quasi – criminal liability,…

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From the Public Gambling Act, 1867 to Haryana Prevention of Public Gambling Act, 2025: Closing the Gaps in Betting and Gambling Law 

Written By: Apoorv Agarwal Introduction Betting & Gambling are perhaps as old and mankind and have been practised since ancient times, with references made in the Mahabharat to the game…

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The Price for Stay of an Arbitral Award: Navigating Pre-Deposit Requirements in Section 34 Arbitration Proceedings 

Written By: Apoorv Agarwal, Arya Anand Introduction “Discourage litigation. Persuade your neighbours to compromise whenever you can. Point out to them how the nominal winner is often a real loser…

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