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Why the Seat of Arbitration Matters in International Commercial Arbitration?
Introduction: In international commercial contracts, arbitration clauses are often treated as standard boilerplate provisions, negotiated at the very end of..
Evolving Jurisprudence under the PMLA: Expanding Powers and Constitutional Scrutiny
Introduction: The Growing Centrality of PMLA The Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, has evolved far beyond its original..
Strengthening India’s IP Landscape: The Growing Importance of Trade Secrets
Introduction: India’s intellectual property landscape has evolved significantly over the past decade, driven by technological advancement, digital transformation, and a..
Third-Party Funding in International Arbitration: Global Trends & India’s Evolving Landscape
Introduction: International arbitration has undergone a significant transformation over the past decade, evolving into a sophisticated and resource-intensive process. With..
Emergency Arbitration in International Commercial Disputes: Fast, Enforceable Cross-Border Interim Relief
Introduction: Why Global Commerce Needs Faster Remedies The exponential rise of cross-border commercial activities has made dispute resolution more time-sensitive..
Digital Transformation in Indian Customs: The Shift Toward Faceless Assessments
Introduction: The Move Toward a Faceless Regime The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has ushered in a..
Freezing of Bank Accounts under Section 102 CrPC: Judicial Safeguards, Key Judgments, and Legal Remedies
Introduction: In recent years, India has witnessed a significant rise in white-collar crimes and economic offences. This trend has led..
Stop Treating Court Fees as a ‘Sunk Cost’!
Did you know that the court fees you pay—sometimes running into lakhs—are not necessarily a final expense? Especially if you..
Personality Rights in India: Beyond Intellectual Property – Protecting Identity in the Age of AI and Deepfakes
Introduction: Identity as the new Intellectual Property In December 2022, the Delhi High Court granted legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan an injunction..