Recusal, Necessity, and Structural Conflict: Re-examining Judicial Impartiality in Constitutional Adjudication.

March 31, 2026 • 3 min read

Digital Canvas: Decoding GUI Registration Under India’s Design Laws

March 29, 2026 • 3 min read

Love, Law, and the Church: The Kerala High Court’s Landmark Ruling on the Knanaya Catholics

March 28, 2026 • 3 min read

Red Flagged: Why the Supreme Court Panel Just Told the Centre to Scrap the 2026 Transgender Amendment Bill

International Law

The Legality of Iran’s Strait of Hormuz Blockade Under International Law

March 26, 2026 • 3 min read

March 01, 2025 • 2 min read

SC: Judiciary Must Recognize Gender-Specific Challenges Faced by Women Officers

March 01, 2025 • 2 min read

Five-Year Legal Battle Ends: Kangna Ranaut Unconditionally Withdraws Remarks Against Jawed Akhtar in Defamation Case

February 28, 2025 • 3 min read

SC to Civic Bodies: Explain How Manual Scavenging Deaths Persist Despite Ban in Delhi, Kolkata, Hyderabad

February 28, 2025 • 3 min read

Supreme Court Rules: Customs Officers Must Meet Stricter ‘Reasons to Believe’ Standard Before Arresting Suspects

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Case Studies

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Case Study: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. v. Delhi Airport Metro Express Pvt. Ltd.

The Supreme Court allowed DMRC’s curative petition, setting aside a "patently illegal" arbitral award. The Court ruled that conflating "curing defects" with "taking effective steps" and ignoring vital CMRS safety evidence caused a grave miscarriage of justice, creating an undeserved windfall.

March 31, 2026

Case Study: Rejanish K.V. v. K. Deepa

The Supreme Court in Rejanish K.V. v. K. Deepa (2025) held that judicial officers with seven years of prior advocacy are eligible for direct recruitment as District Judges under Article 233(2), overruling Dheeraj Mor and affirming equality in eligibility.

October 13, 2025

Case Study: Sri Hansraj Koley v. The Secretary, Labour Department and Others

In Sri Hansraj Koley v. The Secretary, Labour Department (WPA 10043 of 2025), Calcutta HC held guest faculty not a "workman" under Industrial Dispute Act, 1947, as they are not regularly employed and receive honorarium, not wages, dismissing the writ petition.

July 19, 2025

Case Study: Philip Morris v. Uruguay

The Philip Morris v. Uruguay case reaffirmed states' rights to regulate in the public interest, particularly for health measures. The ICSID tribunal ruled that Uruguay's tobacco regulations did not constitute expropriation or unfair treatment, setting a key precedent.

March 28, 2025

Case Study: Siemens A.G. v. The Argentine Republic

The Siemens v. Argentina case reaffirmed investor protections under BITs, ruling Argentina’s termination of Siemens’ contract as unlawful expropriation. The ICSID tribunal awarded Siemens over $217 million, reinforcing fair treatment and state obligations in investment disputes.

March 24, 2025

Case Study: SD Myers v. Canada

The SD Myers v. Canada case set key precedents in NAFTA arbitration, clarifying national treatment, minimum standard of treatment, and damages in non-expropriation cases. The Tribunal found Canada's PCB export ban discriminatory, awarding SDMI CAN$6 million in compensation.

March 22, 2025

Case Study: Metalclad Corp. v. United Mexican States

Metalclad v. Mexico highlights indirect expropriation under NAFTA, where regulatory actions deprived an investor of economic use. The tribunal ruled in favor of Metalclad, awarding $16.5M, but a Canadian court partially annulled the decision, limiting its scope.

March 16, 2025

Case Study: Tecnicas Medioambientales Tacmed S.A. (Tecmed) v. Mexico

The Tecmed v. Mexico case (ICSID Case No. ARB(AF)/00/2) established that politically motivated regulatory actions can constitute expropriation. The tribunal ruled that Mexico’s refusal to renew a landfill permit violated investor protections, awarding $5.5M in damages.

March 12, 2025

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Columns

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Recusal, Necessity, and Structural Conflict: Re-examining Judicial Impartiality in Constitutional Adjudication.

When a Chief Justice steps aside from a constitutionally significant case, it raises foundational questions about judicial impartiality and institutional duty. Examining the doctrine of recusal, necessity, and structural conflicts in India's apex judiciary.

Shivani Chauhan

Advertisement- its inclusion in freedom of speech and expression

An analysis of the right to advertisement under Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution, advertising regulation through ASCI and key statutes, comparative advertising norms, and landmark cases including Tata Press v. MTNL and Hamdard Dawakhana.

Legal Wires

Regulating the Flow - An AI Driven Analysis into PNGRB’s Orders 2025

This report presents a comprehensive analysis of every order issued by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) since its establishment.

Court Fees (Delhi Amendment) Act, 2026: A Structural Shift Toward Settlement-Driven Civil Justice

The Court Fees (Delhi Amendment) Act, 2026 grants 100% refund on court fees for amicable settlements, even private ones without ADR. Ending the prior 50% limit for settlements, it marks a shift to settlement-driven justice.

Warship Sovereignty and sinking IRIS Dena

The sinking of Iran's IRIS Dena by a U.S. submarine in the Indian Ocean—post-MILAN 2026 exercises—challenges maritime sovereignty, UNCLOS immunity, and self-defense under Article 51. This rare peacetime strike risks eroding trust in shared seas and naval norms.

Anish Sinha, Nishant Singh Rawat

From Inspector Raj to a Modern Regulatory State NITI Aayog’s Push for Reform

NITI Aayog's 2025 blueprint targets India's "Inspector Raj"—colonial permissions evolved into postcolonial controls. From Nehru's planning to post-1991 delays, regs fostered dependence. Reforms advocate risk-based approvals, self-certification & digital trust to spur innovation beyond bureaucracy.

The Supreme Court’s Red Line on Environmental Oversight

In T.N. Godavarman case, SC sets constitutional boundary: Govt can't dissolve CEC sans court nod. This judicially born, statutorily backed panel upholds unbiased eco-monitoring against exec erosion.

India's Labour Law Leap: Four Codes Go Live on November 21, 2025

India's four Labour Codes launch today, Nov 21, 2025—merging 29 old laws into one modern framework. Gig protections, floor wages, safety upgrades, and retrenchment ease boost workers. But state rules and digital divides loom large.

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Lex-O-Pedia

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How does Censorship in Films affect the Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression?

Understand film censorship in India through the lens of the CBFC, the Cinematograph Act 1952, and Article 19(1)(a). Explore how courts balance free speech with reasonable restrictions, key cases like K.A. Abbas and S. Rangarajan, and the evolving film certification framework including U/A grades.

What is Compelled Speech under Indian Media Law and Constitutional Law ?

Exploring compelled speech under Indian media and constitutional law — the right to speak and the right to silence under Article 19(1)(a), with analysis of Bijoe Emmanuel, the national anthem case, and emerging challenges in digital media regulation.

Why Are Certain Inventions not granted Patent in India?

A detailed study on non-patentable inventions under Sections 3 and 4 of the Indian Patent Act, 1970 — covering exclusions from frivolous inventions to traditional knowledge, with analysis of landmark cases including Novartis v. Union of India.

Will Force Majeure apply to the impending LPG crisis in India?

Will a wave of force majeure litigation hit Indian courts and will it be successful?

What is the impact of Globalization on Investment Law?

Globalization has transformed investment law, shaping foreign direct investment (FDI) flows, regulatory frameworks, and investor protections. Bilateral treaties, dispute mechanisms, and economic integration reflect the evolving legal landscape of cross-border investments.

What is the role of the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID)?

The International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) provides a neutral forum for resolving disputes between states and foreign investors. Established in 1966 under the ICSID Convention, it ensures impartial arbitration and conciliation, fostering investment stability.

What are Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITS)?

Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs) are agreements between two states that protect foreign investors by ensuring fair treatment, preventing expropriation, and providing dispute resolution mechanisms.