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What was originally intended as a legal tool to protect intellectual property and prevent piracy is now being used in ways that threaten freedom of expression and fair criticism.

The art of drafting a Supreme Court synopsis ultimately lies in doing brutal thinking before you start writing and brutal editing after you are done.

The voter's right to know under Article 19(1)(a) is not subject to restriction by the candidate's own assessment that the case against him is unmeritorious or politically motivated.

Despite the glaring errors and even lack of jurisdiction, it is regrettable that several High Courts are reluctant to interfere, particularly where the tax demands are absurdly high.

The Act introduces a transaction-based welfare levy on digital aggregators, provides for strong algorithmic transparency safeguards and creates a multi-layered dispute resolution system.

Constitutional democracy loses its way when intimidation becomes a substitute for appeal, threats replace arguments and fear enters the courtroom through the back door.

How the Supreme Court quietly ended what is arguably India's first major admitted shareholder class action under Section 245 of the Companies Act, 2013.

Without a reformed limitation period, the POSH Act operates as the shell of what is promises.

Would the interpretation of ‘Court’ under Section 29A be guided by the definition as provided under Section 2(1)(e) of the A&C Act or would it be the Referral Court?

A binary distinction between permitted and prohibited AI uses is useful, but it does not fully capture the middle ground.