Institutional Appointments After Radiance And Era: When Is Arbitral Tribunal Constituted By Consent?

A recent (July 2025) judgment by the Bombay High Court raised concerns for financial institutions and other entities using Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) platforms to resolve disputes. In Radiance Galore v Yes Bank Ltd (Radiance Galore), the Bombay High Court set aside the arbitral award in favour of Yes Bank on the ground that the arbitrator was unilaterally appointed, even though the appointment was made by the ODR Platform using an algorithm.However, Radiance Galore does not prevent...

Shelter Without Rights: Constitutional Crisis Of Forced Evictions In Urban India

“India is two countries in one: an India of Light and an India of Darkness” - This line from The White Tiger captions more than a fictional divide. As the India of Light flaunts its 19.6 billion dollar Smart Cities Mission, the other India is living a more difficult reality: over 7,38,000 individuals were evicted and more than 1,50,000 homes were demolished in 2022-2023 alone averaging to approximately 294 homes destroyed daily and 58 people rendered homeless hourly. Nearly 44% of those...

Kolhapuri Chappal Walks Into Court Room

The Cotton Plaid lungi, dried under the blazing South Indian Sun, once wrapped around the laborer's, toddy tappers and farmers had found its way into Houte Coutre in 1960s The dupatta becomes a Scandinavian Scarf, the Lehenga Morphs into a bohemian skirt,When Global Fashion borrows from traditional identity, the line between the appreciation and appropriation blur, they are embodiment of community, geography and memory. Indian designs are often stripped of context, meaning and recognition,...

Liberty Vs Hierarchy: The Debate On Direct Anticipatory Bail Pleas Before High Courts

The Supreme Court has recently criticized the High Court of Kerala for entertaining applications for anticipatory bail which are directly moved before it, without approaching the Sessions Court first.The Supreme Court Bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta observed that though the concurrent jurisdiction is conferred upon the Sessions Court and the High Court to entertain a prayer for pre-arrest bail (Anticipatory Bail) under Section 482 of the BNSS (formerly, Section 438...

When Fashion Meets Tradition: IP Gaps In Protecting India's Kolhapuri Craftsmanship

The true prosperity of art and its creators rests upon ensuring that passionate and innovative inventors and artists receive fair recognition and protection for their work. A striking example lies in the story of Kolhapuri chappals.These handcrafted leather chappals have been an integral part of Indian culture and are typically sold in Indian markets for no more than a 1000 rupees. Yet recently the Italian luxury brand Prada, has listed the same for 1-1.2 Lakh rupees with no consideration,...

Breaking Silence On Marital Rape, Women Are Sparking A Movement And Breaking Taboos

Society. Such a small and simple word; yet its weight holds more complexity than most that exist. How can one word condemn and loom over us constantly? Regardless of our actions, we continuously think about one factor in India - Society. This writer doesn't understand how a mere term is affecting us so severely. It only takes one wrong action in society's largely unwritten rules and regulations to be judged and face shame and stigma. Society has woven a web of implicit rules that even the freest...

Substitution of Parties in Partition Suits: When Heirs Are Untraceable

Partition suits are filed to divide property among co-owners or heirs, and they often involve many parties whose rights need to be carefully protected. A common difficulty arises when one of the parties to such a suit dies during the proceedings. In the normal course, their legal heirs or representatives are brought on record so that the case can move forward. This substitution is done under Order XXII Rule 4 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.[1] But situations become complex when the legal...

Investments Are Subject To Deficiency In Service? Analysis Of Jyoti Khemka Ruling For Web3 Industry

Recently, in the landmark case of Jyoti Khemka vs Catalyst Trusteeship Limited and Ors[1] (the “Ruling”), the Chandigarh State Consumer Disputes Commission held that market intermediaries such as a credit rating agency, trustees, and security issuers can be made liable for investor losses due to deficiency in service and unfair trade practice under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 (“Act”). This article analyses the implications of this Ruling for the financial sector, particularly Virtual...

Article 22(1) Of The Constitution Of India And Section 47 Of The BNSS: “Sri Darshan” Reflects A Balanced Approach

Article 22(1) of the Constitution of India states that, no person who is arrested shall be detained in custody without being informed, as soon as may be, of the grounds for such arrest. Section 47(1) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short 'the BNSS'), corresponding to Section 50(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (for short 'the Code'), provides that, every police officer or other person arresting any person without warrant shall forthwith communicate to...

Sacred Submersion: Environmental And Legal Crisis Of Idol Immersion

India, which is a cradle to varied cultures and tradition, welcomes each festival with grand gesture and grandiose celebrations. The festival, often considered pious, sacred and blended with spiritual energy receives open arm welcome from people. People craft deities to worship and pray, and more than thousands of deities are created every year in India to worship. However, the aftermath of these celebration often leads to the deterioration of environment particles, affecting the environment at...

Carbon Credits In The Age Of Corporate Net Zero

A decade ago, if someone mentioned the term “net zero,” it was most likely in the context of a climate negotiation or buried deep inside a government report. Today, it has become the language of boardrooms and brand campaigns. Tech giants speak of becoming carbon negative, airlines sell tickets for “carbon-neutral flights,” and fashion companies unveil collections draped in the promise of sustainability. The phrase has moved from policy jargon to advertising slogans almost overnight.To many,...

Telephone Tapping, Interception And Surveillance; Thin Line Of Privacy

In the recent judgement of P. Kishore v. The Secretary to Government and Others, delivered on 2nd July 2025, The Madras High Court held that an individual's phone cannot be tapped in a secret operation to detect the commission of a crime, and the same would violate the individual's fundamental right to privacy. Justice Anand Venkatesh noted that phone tapping would be justified only on two conditions: the occurrence of a public emergency or in the interest of public safety. The court also...