Rights Issues In India: Law, Process And Practical Concerns

Rights issue is virtually one of the most common methods used by the companies to raise more cash. Instead of approaching new investors, companies issue new shares to existing shareholders in proportion to their holdings, usually at a discounted price. This is to protect the owners against dilution of their stakes and also provide the company with a boost to its finances. In India, the entire thing is governed by the Companies Act, 2013 and in the case of listed companies there is a dosage of...

When Civil Wrongs Are Prosecuted As Crimes: The Growing Crisis Of Overcriminalisation

A plywood seller supplied goods worth nearly ₹15 lakh to a couple. Only part of the amount, around ₹3.5 lakh, was paid. What followed was not a civil suit for recovery, not a commercial negotiation, but a criminal complaint. The police were set in motion. Allegations of cheating, criminal breach of trust, and conspiracy were levelled. Arrest loomed. Anticipatory bail was denied by the Rajasthan High Court on the reasoning that police custody might be necessary to recover the remaining money....

Legal Education To Lay Down Foundations, Not Raise Walls: A Response To Litigation-Centred Training

This piece responds to Dr. S. A. Thameemul Ansari's column piece, “Reclaiming the Soul of Legal Education: A Case for Litigation-Centred Training,” which articulates a familiar frustration within legal academia: that years spent training students in the discipline of law are ultimately “wasted” when graduates move into corporate roles. Of evidence law to produce smoking gun; of procedural law in choreographing a trial; of drafting plaints and applications under the CPC; and of arguing before...

Has Supreme Court's Interpretation Of Section 29A Created Uncertainty Around Challenge To Arbitral Awards? A Critical Analysis

The Supreme Court has recently made a controversial shift in the interpretation of Section 29A (5) of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996, by allowing the post-award extension to the arbitral tribunal to make otherwise unenforceable award, enforceable. In C. Velusamy vs. K Indhera, 2026 LiveLaw (SC) 105, the two-judge bench held that an application seeking extension of an arbitrator's mandate under Section 29A (5) is maintainable even after an arbitral award has been delivered beyond...

The Art Of Graceful Exit Redefining Retirement In An Age Of Longevity

Retiring with grace stands as one of life's profound arts, especially for those who have scaled the heights of renown in their chosen fields. It is the elegance of departure at the precise moment when the world hungers for more, when applause still echoes, and admiration burns brightest. Such exits carve themselves into collective memory, outlasting the clamor of prolonged tenures.History brims with these luminous farewells when the warrior who sheathes his sword at victory's peak and the poet...

Explainer : Appointment Of Ad-Hoc Judges Under Article 224A

Article 224A(appointment of retired judges at sittings of High Courts) of the Indian Constitution was recently invoked to appoint five retired judges as ad hoc judges of the Allahabad High Court. So far, Article 224A has only been invoked thrice, the last back in 2007.What is Article 224A?Known as a “dormant provision” of the Indian Constitution, Article 224A was inserted by the Constitution (Fifteenth Amendment) Act, 1963. It is activated to deal with the unprecedented situations arising from...

The Legal Shadow Of Digital Arrests: Analysing Procedural Loopholes In The BNS And IT Act

As cyber fraud continues to dominate national headlines, one peculiar specimen stands out as its sophisticated evolution. 'Digital arrests' creatively merge psychological coercion and technical spoofing, relying on a chain of hijacked telecom nodes, mule bank accounts, and senior citizens as favoured targets. In a typical digital arrest scam, the scammers call victims and pose as a government or law enforcement authority, or a 'virtual court'. They're clad in official uniforms, armed with...

Digital Nominee VS. Legal Heir: Who Owns Your Data After Death?

In today's world, almost every service and interaction takes place digitally. This shift offers remarkable advantages, but it also presents new challenges. In Consider a new restaurant owner who illicitly accesses a rival's customer database. By learning diners' preferences, dining times, and feedback, the owner can target those customers with personalized invitations—essentially hijacking the trust built by the original restaurant. This isn't just a marketing tactic; it is "data theft" used to...

Whose Streets Are They? Supreme Court's Suo Motu And The Question Of Urban Safety

The Supreme Court's decision to take suo motu cognizance of the growing concerns surrounding stray dogs in public spaces must be understood not as a reactionary move, but as a constitutional response to an everyday reality that has long remained administratively unaddressed. The Court's intervention comes at a time when public safety, animal welfare and urban governance intersect in ways that demand nuance rather than slogans. In examining this issue, it becomes necessary to move beyond...

Menstrual Health And Hygiene Are Fundamental Rights: A New Dimension Of Article 21

The Constitution of India is a noble document that seeks to promote equality, dignity, and harmony among the people, while also providing a framework for leading a meaningful and dignified life. Beyond being a legal charter, it reflects moral values that guide social conduct and shape the basic principles necessary for individual and collective development. Among its many provisions, Article 21, which guarantees the Right to Life and Personal Liberty, occupies a central position. Over time, this...

NBFC Status Of Corporate Debtor And Insolvency Jurisdiction

In insolvency litigation, one of the most frequently raised preliminary objections is that the Corporate Debtor is a “Financial Service Provider” (“FSP”) and hence immune from the rigours of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (“IBC”). The exclusion under Section 3(7) for the FSP is frequently used as a jurisdictional shield to delay or defeat admission of insolvency petitions. The difficulty arises where an entity once held NBFC registration but had lost that status before initiation of...

'LiveLaw Essential Companion', Says Lawyer Who Topped Higher Judiciary Exams In Both Punjab & Haryana

In an exceptional feat, Ludhiana-based advocate Prabhjot Singh Sachdeva has secured the top rank in both the Punjab and Haryana Higher Judicial Service Examinations, earning his selection as an Additional District and Sessions Judge.Speaking about his preparation journey, Sachdeva credits LiveLaw as a "constant companion" during his rigorous preparation, underscoring the importance of...