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By - Neeti Niyaman
Tricked, Trapped and Transferred: Understanding Indian Legal Landscape of Digital Arrest Scam
Digital arrest scams are no longer just cases of online cheating. They combine impersonation, intimidation, digital confinement and financial extortion. With the Supreme Court pushing for stronger coordination, fund recovery and possible shared liability, India’s response to cyber fraud may be entering a more structured phase.
By - Neeti Niyaman
The hidden cost of an Interim Order: understanding the effect of an Interim Order on the underlying rights and liabilities
An interim stay may suspend enforcement, but does it also suspend the underlying rights and liabilities? This article examines the legal consequences of interim orders, the doctrine of restitution, and the evolving judicial approach to liabilities during the subsistence of a stay.
By - Neeti Niyaman
The Doctrine of ‘Unjust Enrichment’: application in the power sector
The doctrine of unjust enrichment prevents one party from retaining benefits unfairly at another’s expense. This article examines Section 70 of the Indian Contract Act and analyses APTEL’s evolving jurisprudence on restitution, quasi-contracts and compensation for electricity supplied without an enforceable contract.
By - Neeti Niyaman
Waiver of a Statutory Right under Indian Law – Key Insights from the Judgment of Union of India v. Bali Ram
The Supreme Court’s decision in Union of India v. Bali Ram revisits the doctrine of waiver of statutory rights, reaffirming that waiver requires conscious relinquishment of a known legal right and cannot defeat statutory protections enacted in public interest.
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The Citizenship Conundrum: Is your Indian Passport a proof of citizenship? MEA says no!
The Ministry of External Affairs has clarified that an Indian passport is not conclusive proof of citizenship. This article examines the legal framework governing citizenship, the evidentiary value of passports, Supreme Court jurisprudence, and the resulting constitutional and policy implications.
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When Silence Speaks: Advance Medical Directives and the Right to Die with Dignity (Who Decides When You Cannot?)
Advance Medical Directives enable individuals to preserve their medical choices even after losing decision-making capacity. This article examines the legal framework governing AMDs in India, the Supreme Court’s guidelines, and how they strengthen the constitutional right to die with dignity.
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Looking beyond Corporate Form under the IBC: The Supreme Court’s ruling in the case of Alpha Corp v. GNIDA
The Supreme Court has clarified that, in appropriate cases, insolvency courts may look beyond corporate form and examine the economic reality of corporate groups. The ruling strengthens project-specific resolution under the IBC while reaffirming that lifting the corporate veil remains an exceptional, fact-specific exercise.
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NEW COMPENSATION HEAD FOR HOMEMAKERS UNDER THE MOTOR VEHICLES ACT
The Supreme Court has introduced a new compensation head, Loss of Domestic Care, recognising the economic value of homemakers’ unpaid work. The landmark ruling significantly reshapes compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act for claims involving homemakers.
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Evolving Technological trends In Litigation : Ingress of AI in Indian Court Rooms
The Supreme Court’s Draft AI Regulations, 2026 mark a significant step toward responsible adoption of artificial intelligence in Indian courts, balancing innovation with judicial independence, transparency, privacy, fairness, and accountability in the administration of justice.
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THE BATTLE BEHIND THE SEARCH BAR: TRADEMARKS AND KEYWORD ADVERTISING
Can a competitor buy your trademark as a search keyword and appear before you online? The Delhi High Court’s Hindware ruling revisits keyword advertising, trademark infringement, intermediary liability, and the commercial value of brand goodwill in the digital economy.
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