How to Challenge an Arbitral Award in Indian Courts: Grounds for Setting Aside
Abstract One of the most common methods used to settle disputes in India is through arbitration, rather than by going to the courts. Many businesses, contractors, property owners, and government entities use arbitration because it is quicker, more private, and final than going through the courts. However, if either party believes that the arbitrator was […]
The Stakes-Based Online Gaming Rules: The New Legal Frontier Between Skill and Chance
The Stakes-Based Online Gaming Rules: The New Legal Frontier Between Skill and Chance -Khushi Bhawsar The digital entertainment landscape is undergoing a massive transformation. For years, the intersection of technology, finance, and interactive entertainment has outpaced legal frameworks around the world. However, the introduction of the Stakes-Based Online Gaming Rules establishes a comprehensive framework designed […]
Rights of Home Buyers under RERA 2.0: Dealing with Delayed Possession in 2026
Introduction For most middle-class families in India, buying a house is not just a financial investment but a lifelong dream. People spend years saving money, taking home loans, and planning their future around the hope of owning a home. However, for a long time, the Indian real estate sector suffered from serious problems such as […]
Reclaiming Public Vision: Urban Aesthetic Rights and the Institutional Failure of Visual Pollution Governance in Indian Cities
Abstract Urban visual pollution through illegal hoardings represents a systemic constitutional violation with profound governance implications. This article argues that unchecked visual degradation violates residents’ fundamental rights under Article 21 (dignity and livability), Article 14 (equality and non-arbitrary governance), and Article 19 (balanced commercial expression), while constituting a manifestation of municipal malfeasance. Through constitutional analysis, […]
HOW TO REGISTER AN NGO AS A SECTION 8 IN COMPANY IN 2026
INTRODUCTION In 2026, the Section 8 Company has emerged as the premier choice for NGOs in India, offering a blend of corporate professionalism and charitable intent. Unlike traditional trusts or societies, a Section 8 company is governed by the Companies Act, providing a high level of transparency that appeals to modern donors and corporate CSR […]
How to Report Tax Evasion Anonymously to the Income Tax Department in India (Complete Legal Guide)
Introduction Tax evasion is a serious financial offence that affects the economy of the country. When individuals or businesses deliberately hide income, maintain fake accounts, avoid paying taxes, or deal in black money, it results in loss of government revenue. In India, the Income Tax Department allows citizens to report such illegal activities confidentially and, […]
Understanding the Maternity Benefit Act and the Leave Entitlements Available to Women in India: Law, Dignity, and Workplace Equality
Abstract The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, is a foundational framework within India’s labour law architecture that protects the reproductive autonomy and workplace dignity of working mothers. Nearly six decades after its enactment, and particularly following the significant 2017 amendment, this legislation exemplifies India’s constitutional commitment to substantive equality and the welfare state ideal embedded in […]
Condemned by Caste, Failed by Law: The Rights of Manual Scavengers and the Chasm Between Constitutional Promise and Ground Reality in India
Abstract Manual scavenging—the manual removal of human excreta from dry latrines, sewers, septic tanks, and railway tracks—endures as one of the most constitutionally irreconcilable realities of contemporary India. Despite the unambiguous abolitionist mandate of Articles 14, 17, 21, and 23 of the Constitution of India, and the enactment of two successive legislative frameworks—the Employment of […]
What is Lok Adalat in India?
ABSTRACT This research study examines the attributes of Lok Adalat, sometimes referred to as Public Court or People’s Court in India, and its significance as a forum for alternative dispute settlement. Prior to the pre-litigation phase of a court action, it is commonly known as the “mediation forum.” The research piece […]
REPORTING OF RAGGING INCIDENTS IN COLLEGES AND ITS LEGAL CONSEQUENCES
INTRODUCTION Ragging presents a significant social and legal challenge within many Indian educational institutions. Under the pretext of introduction or interaction, senior students often harass, degrade, or physically or psychologically abuse junior students. Over time, ragging has escalated into grave forms, sometimes leading to severe physical harm, profound psychological distress, or even death among students. […]