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How to get a stay order from the High Court
A stay order is the most sought-after form of interim relief in the High Court, and the most misunderstood. Litigants often speak of “getting a stay” as though it were
The Limits of Challenging a National Highways Arbitral Award under Section 34
When land is acquired for a National Highway, the landowner does not receive a court-determined compensation in the first instance. The Competent Authority fixes compensation under
Determining Market Value in Land Acquisition: The Evidentiary Battleground
Every land acquisition compensation dispute, when stripped to its essentials, resolves into a single contested figure: the market value of the acquired land on the date of the prel
Fair Compensation in Indian Land Acquisition: LARR, Railways and National Highways — A Practitioner’s Map
When the State takes a person’s land, the Constitution and statute promise something in return: fair compensation. Understanding land acquisition compensation — what it cov
Received an ED Summons Under Section 50 PMLA? Your Rights and the Correct Procedure
Executive Summary An ED summons under Section 50 PMLA is among the most consequential legal notices an individual or corporate entity can receive in India. The Enforcement Director
RERA vs Arbitration: Can Homebuyers Use Both Remedies? Latest Supreme Court Clarification (Updated 2026)
Introduction: The Jurisdictional Conundrum In Real Estate Laws The interplay between the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 and the Arbitration and Conciliation Act
Trump’s Tariffs at the Supreme Court: The Constitutional Clash Over IEEPA, Plan B Alternatives, and India’s Trade Opportunity
I. Introduction: A Defining Constitutional Moment On November 5, 2025, the United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments in what may become one of the most consequential cases o
Supreme Court on Matrimonial FIR Quashing: Navneesh Aggarwal Case on Section 498A Misuse & Post-Divorce Criminal Proceedings
Introduction The Supreme Court on matrimonial FIR quashing in Navneesh Aggarwal v. State of Haryana [1] has emerged as a landmark decision that addresses the delicate balance betwe
Oil and Gas Land Rights: PNGRB Act, Pipeline ROW, and Exploration Licenses
Introduction India’s oil and gas sector operates within a complex legal framework that balances federal regulatory authority with state land rights, creating a multifaceted s
Judicial Review in India: Doctrine, Applicability, and Incidents Involving Presidential/Gubernatorial Actions
I. Introduction Judicial review in India is a cornerstone of constitutional democracy, empowering the judiciary to examine the constitutionality of legislative enactments, executiv
