MODIFICATION OF ARBITRAL AWARDS UNDER THE ARBITRATION AND CONCILIATION ACT, 1996
INTRODUCTION The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 limits judicial involvement in arbitral processes to maintain the main features of arbitration: finality, party choice, and speed. The law does not allow…
SEIZURE OF BANK ACCOUNTS BY POLICE IS A TEMPORARY MEASURE, SUBJECT TO COURT APPROVAL
Introduction The police have the authority to seize or freeze bank accounts during criminal investigations, as outlined in Section 106 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (“BNSS”). However, this…
Navigating the End: A Practical Guide to Filing for Divorce in India
Ending a marriage is rarely easy. Divorce, which is the legal end of a marriage by a competent court, is not just a legal matter—it is an emotionally charged transition.…
Sanchar Saathi: A Security Innovation or Digital Surveillance?
For months, discussions have erupted in Indian online communities. Critics have asked, “Is this the breakthrough India needs, or a surveillance trap none anticipated?” Public anger grew when early reviewers…