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By - Neeti Niyaman
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.
By - Neeti Niyaman
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.
By - Neeti Niyaman
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.
By - Neeti Niyaman
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.
By - Neeti Niyaman
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.
By - Neeti Niyaman
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.
By - Neeti Niyaman
UK Government says: “No Smoking”
The UK’s generational smoking ban raises questions far beyond public health. Through the lenses of Bentham, Mill, Nozick, Kant, Rawls, Aristotle, Hart, and Fuller, this article examines whether governments can legitimately eliminate choices and industries in pursuit of collective welfare.
By - Neeti Niyaman
APEX COURT’S TAKE ON ENFORCEABILITY OF FOREIGN JUDGMENT IN INDIA
The Supreme Court has reaffirmed that foreign judgments are enforceable in India only when they satisfy the safeguards under Section 13 of the CPC, particularly the principles of natural justice, fair opportunity to defend, and consistency with Indian statutory law and public policy.
By - Neeti Niyaman
Between Sanctity of Life and Dignity in Death: Passive Euthanasia under Indian Law (From P. Rathinam to Harish Rana)
India’s euthanasia jurisprudence has evolved from rejecting the “right to die” to recognising passive euthanasia and the constitutional right to die with dignity under Article 21. This article examines the legal evolution from P. Rathinam to Harish Rana, procedural safeguards, and the constitutional balance between sanctity of life and personal autonomy.
By - Neeti Niyaman
Key developments in the Indian Arbitration landscape: Supreme Court on interpretation of arbitration clause, challenge to issue of limitation and remedy available under the statute for legal heirs aggrieved by an award.
The Supreme Court has recently clarified critical issues in arbitration law relating to interpretation of arbitration clauses, limitation challenges under Section 16, and remedies available to legal representatives challenging arbitral awards under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
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