Government Regulation and Public Sector Law

The judgment, Cloudthat Technologies Pvt. Ltd. v. Thoughtsol Infotech Pvt. Ltd.1 affirmed the ruling pronounced by the Allahabad High Court in Thoughtsol Infotech...

The Conference of the Parties (COP) is a global summit under the UNFCCC that brings together nations, civil society, and industry to address climate change, track progress on the Paris Agreement, and advance international efforts to reduce emissions and support vulnerable countries.

India is one of the countries that can boast of both diversity in terms of culture and ecology and the composites of accumulation of the knowledge and ingenuity passed over centuries and built by the indigenous people.

In April 2024, the Supreme Court of India delivered its judgment in Delhi Metro Rail Corporation v. Delhi Airport Metro Express Private Limited ('DMRC v. DAMEPL'), overturning an arbitral award of nearly Rs. 8,000 crore against DMRC

The purpose and goal of criminal procedure should be to strike a balance between the rights of the victim and the accused, while ensuring a transparent and fair investigation process. A well-documented procedure, more often than not, thwart malicious endeavors to abuse the law of the land.

The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026 decriminalises numerous minor offences across central laws and introduces civil penalties and administrative adjudication mechanisms. This article analyses the key enforcement priorities and implementation challenges for regulatory bodies, inspectors, and district-level administrators to ensure effective transition from criminal prosecution to compliance-oriented governance.

The Delhi High Court, in Uma Bharti & Anr. v. The Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors. [W.P.(CRL) 2429/2026], directed local police to protect a live-in couple whose relationship was opposed by the woman’s father and brother. The order, passed by Hon’ble Mr. Justice Saurabh Banerjee on 13.08.2026, reaffirms that a consenting adult’s choice to reside with a partner of their choosing remains constitutionally protected, irrespective of familial or societal disapproval.

The Rajasthan High Court examines the controversial practice of Atta-Satta, a reciprocal marriage arrangement between families, and its profound implications for consent, child marriage, and women's dignity. This landmark case challenges whether deeply rooted social customs can override fundamental principles of individual consent and matrimonial rights.

The Supreme Court of India’s orders on stray dog management in Delhi-NCR during August 2025 sparked considerable debate. In Re: “City hounded by Strays, Kids Pay Price”, 2025 SCC OnLine SC 16881, the Court initially directed the blanket removal of stray dogs, a measure that conflicted with existing statutory schemes.

The exponential growth of India’s start-up ecosystem has coincided with the proliferation of offshore special purpose vehicles (“Offshore SPVs”) incorporated in jurisdictions such as the Cayman Islands, Mauritius, Delaware, and Singapore. These entities, often characterised by minimal regulatory oversight, flexible corporate governance norms, and tax-neutral regimes, are increasingly being deployed to channel foreign capital into high-growth Indian ventures.

The enactment of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (“BNSS”) in 2023 signals a paradigm shift in India’s criminal procedural framework, aimed to enhance the efficiency, integrity, and responsiveness of the criminal justice system. Effective from 1 July 2024, the BNSS replaces the previously governing Code of Criminal Procedure (“CrPC”) of 1973. This new legislation introduces a range of reforms, including the integration of technology in trial processes, the provision for trial in absentia, zero FIR, and e-FIR, all aimed at streamlining the criminal justice procedures.

The Supreme Court’s affirmation in Deputy Director v. Murali Krishna Chakrala (SLP (Criminal) Diary No. 8123/2024) marks a decisive moment in the jurisprudence of professional liability under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA).