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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Reforming Domestic Arbitration and Attracting Foreign Investment: India’s Arbitration Framework Post-2025

Written By: Apoorv Agarwal, Tanushvi Singh Introduction India’s arbitration landscape is undergoing a transformative shift with the Draft Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill, 2024. Released for public comments in October…

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Delhi High Court to Examine the Scope of Pre-Cognizance Hearing Under Section 223 BNSS in PMLA Complaints: An Important Development in Criminal Procedure

Written By: Apoorv Agarwal, Priyanshu Raj The transition from the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) has introduced several reforms intended to…

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Dismantling the “Fruits of The Award” Doctrine: The Dynamics of Section 9 in High Profile Infra Structure Disputes

Written By: Apoorv Agarwal, Vrinda Tripathi I. Introduction The Indian Infrastructural landscape has been exponentially growing. Over the years, the synergy between public and private sector has enabled parties to…

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The Appellate Arbitral Tribunal Under the Draft Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill, 2024: An Assessment

Written By: Apoorv Agarwal,  Manav Goyal I.   Introduction A party that chooses arbitration is choosing to be done with the dispute faster. Unlike courts, arbitration is supposed to give a…

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