Shaharyaar Shahardar* Source : Business Standard The Jammu and Kashmir Enemy Agents Ordinance, originally enacted to strengthen national security and counter espionage activities in Kashmir, remains in effect despite its dated origins. […]
The Jammu and Kashmir enemy agents ordinance: a substantial defiance of the ICCPR
Purpose for family-controlled firms in India: an elusive quest or potential for success?
Divyanshu Sharma* Source : Directors Institute Corporate purpose doctrine is heralded as the solution for the constant tussle between shareholders and stakeholders. Currently, the ideals of corporate responsibility and sustainability are making […]
State Of Punjab V. Davinder Singh: opening the floodgates to a new realm of contested Federalism
KV Kailash Ramanathan* Source : IPleaders In State of Punjab vs Davinder Singh, the Supreme Court while upholding the Constitutionality of sub classification in reservation, treats Articles 15(4) and 16(4) as a […]
Authorized Officer v. Shanmugavelu: earnest deposits, section.74 and a new penalty test?
Anirud Raghav* Source : LinkedIn The Supreme Court’s judgment in Authorized Officer v. Shanmughavelu adds confusion to Section 74 jurisprudence on penalties. It artificially distinguishes between general forfeitures and earnest deposits without […]
A religious chief & an irreligious judgement: the personal, political and everything in between (opinion)
Prakhar Ganguly* In this opinion piece, the author examines the recent controversy surrounding remarks by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud on “divine intervention” in the Ram Janmabhoomi/Babri Masjid judgment. The author addresses criticisms […]
A final balancing act: making ‘sense’ of why Chandrachud ‘interfered’ in the RG Kar matter? (opinion)
Prakhar Ganguly* Who is Justice Dhananjay Y. Chandrachud? Is he ‘left’ or ‘centrist’ or ‘right’? This piece tries to make sense of the CJI’s politics as his term ends soon. I claim […]
To breathe life back in – constitutional amendments and the doctrine of revival
Sarthak Sahoo* The Constitution of India is routinely amended. Occasionally, a constitutional court will render such amendments unconstitutional. In that case, if the amendment purported to change the text of the Constitution, […]
Part ii: from draft to directive: analyzing RBI’s finalized master direction on treatment of wilful defaulters
Riddhi Paritosh Vyas* RBI recently issued the finalized Master Direction on Treatment of Wilful Defaulters and Large Defaulters, offering an opportunity to delve into the revised provisions, challenges, and future implications. With […]
Mapping authoritarian legality using data: in conversation with Lubhyathi Rangarajan
Chytanya S. Agarwal and Gaurav In this episode of Arbitrary, Chytanya (Editor, LSPR), and Gaurav (Observer, LSPR) sit down with Lubhyathi Rangarajan to discuss her rich experience on the nexus of data-driven […]
The shift from arbitration to mediation in government contracts: an opportunity for introspection?
Ajar Rab* The Government of India’s shift from arbitration to mediation for disputes over INR 10 crores in public procurement, announced in June 2024, has sparked a debate among stakeholders. This article […]
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