Behind Closed Doors: Domestic Violence And The Law's Ongoing Battle In India

Domestic violence is often described as a private matter. That is exactly what makes it so dangerous. When violence happens within the home, it hides behind walls, silence, and social pressure. In India, despite strong legislation, domestic abuse continues to affect thousands of women every year across cities, villages, educated families, and economically weaker sections alike.The law is not silent on this issue. The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (PWDVA) was enacted to...

The Conundrum Of “Commercial Disputes”

A judgment by the Karnataka High Court[1] ruling that disputes arising out of or in connection with a share purchase agreement do not constitute a “commercial dispute”[2], has once again shined a spotlight on the concept of commercial disputes. In this article, we explore the judicial interpretations expounded by various courts as to what constitutes a “commercial dispute” and analyze the importance of categorizing disputes as commercial and non-commercial disputes, to help organizations...

The Digital Gavel: Navigating Adjudication Under DPDP Act, 2023

The enactment of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023, brings a paradigm shift in India's regulatory framework. For the first time, corporate faces a "strict-liability" mandate where data is not just a business asset, but a fiduciary relationship. Central to this new wave, is the Data Protection Board of India (DPB) which is a specialized adjudicatory body that functions as the primary enforcer of the Act.However, a critical tension has emerged: how will the DPB balance its...

Third Party Motor Insurance Claims: Why Courts Are Tightening Insurer Defences

Motor accident compensation law in India is undergoing a quiet but decisive shift. Across Motor Accident Claims Tribunals and constitutional courts, there is a growing judicial reluctance to accept routine defences raised by insurance companies to deny or dilute compensation to accident victims. The trend reflects a broader recalibration of priorities, where social welfare objectives embedded in motor insurance law are being placed above technical objections rooted in policy fine print.Recent...

Pre-Nuptial Agreements In India: An Idea Ahead Of Its Time Or A Practical Necessity?

The concept of pre-nuptial agreements has long made Indian society uncomfortable. Marriage, in the Indian legal and social imagination, is not merely a contract between two individuals but an institution shaped by custom, religion, and social expectations. Any attempt to regulate the financial consequences of a possible marital breakdown before the marriage even begins has often been viewed with suspicion, if not outright disapproval.Yet, despite this discomfort, pre-nuptial agreements are no...

IBC Moratorium Vs PMLA Attachment Powers: Freezing Of Bank Accounts During Insolvency

Imagine a corporate debtor undergoing the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process. Every rupee lying in its bank accounts becomes critical to sustain operations, pay employees and preserve value for creditors. Yet, at the same time, the Enforcement Directorate or other investigating agencies may step in on allegations of money laundering and freeze those very accounts. What follows is not merely a procedural hurdle, but a collision between two powerful legal regimes with competing objectives.The...

India–EU FTA To Reshape Market Access Across Sectors

The European Union and India have announced the conclusion of negotiations on a historic Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the second and fourth largest economies. This deal has been called the “Mother of all deals” unlocking opportunities and empowering India. Agreement to come into force in 2027.Several formal steps remain before the FTA comes into force. On the EU side, the draft texts are published, legal revisions and translations made and then submitted to the EU Council for...

Modernising India's Document Registration; An Overview Of The Registration Bill, 2025

The Department of Land Resources, Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, has prepared a draft bill namely 'The Registration Bill 2025' (“Draft Bill”) with the aim of updating India's document registration framework to align it with a modern, online, paperless and citizen centric registration system. Once enacted, the Bill shall replace the Registration Act, 1908, a pre-Constitution law that has governed the registration of documents relating to immovable property and other...

Delay Is Cruelty: Why Indian Divorce Law Must Prioritise Exit Over Endurance

Indian matrimonial law continues to operate on an uneasy assumption: that the preservation of marriage, even when it has collapsed in substance, serves a greater social good. This assumption manifests most visibly in the procedural delays that characterise divorce litigation. Long waiting periods, repeated adjournments, compulsory “cooling-off” phases, and judicial reluctance to dissolve marriages together create a system where parties are often compelled to endure emotional suffering in the...

Supreme Court On Arbitration: 25 Key Judgments From 2025

The Supreme Court of India pronounced numerous judgments in the matters related to the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (“Arbitration Act”) in the year 2025. In this write-up, 25 important pronouncements are briefly discussed.1. Can a High Court under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution interfere with an order passed by an arbitrator if the same is completely perverse?Serosoft Solutions Pvt. Ltd. v. Dexter Capital Advisors Pvt. Ltd., 2025 INSC 26 (Judgment dated 03.01.2025)The Supreme...

Cybersecurity In Shipping Contracts –Maritime India Vision 2030

The Maritime India Vision 2030 (MIV 2030), formulated by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, is an attempt to propel India as a global maritime leader by 2030 with ambitions to develop world-class port infrastructure, enhance logistics efficiency through technology and innovation, and lead in safe, sustainable, and green maritime practices including establishing a centralized Digital Centre of Excellence (DCoE) under the Indian Ports Association to drive cyber security and compliance...

10 Important White-Collar Judgments Of 2025

The year 2025 saw some of the most talked about rulings in white collar crime, where the Supreme Court shaped how our criminal justice system looks at economic offences, money laundering, bail rules and the rights of accused persons caught up in complex investigations. These top 10 judgments show how Courts are trying to strike a balance between strong enforcement on one side and fair trial rights on the other. From expanding access to documents in PMLA cases to checking illegal arrests, the...