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12/08/2026

Habeas corpus — "you shall have the body" — is the oldest and sharpest safeguard of personal liberty. It commands whoever holds a person to produce them before the court and justify the detention; if they cannot, the person is freed. In India it's sought from the Supreme Court (Article 32) or a High Court (Article 226), and — crucially — it can be filed by a relative or any concerned person, not only the detainee. It's the principal check on detention without lawful authority and on preventive detention. Its enduring power lies in one reversal: the burden is on the authority to justify holding you, not on you to earn your freedom.
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When the State acquires your land, how is compensation actually calculated?Many people believe compensation is simply th...
07/08/2026

When the State acquires your land, how is compensation actually calculated?

Many people believe compensation is simply the Government's estimate of the land's value. The law is far more structured.

Under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, compensation is determined through a statutory framework comprising multiple components—not just the market value.

In this carousel, we explain:
• How market value is determined.
• Why rural land may attract a multiplying factor.
• How crops, trees, wells and structures are valued separately.
• The purpose of 100% solatium.
• Why disputes commonly arise.
• The legal mechanism available for seeking enhanced compensation.

Understanding these principles is essential for landowners, developers, public authorities, and anyone affected by acquisition proceedings.

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A Rs 21 Lakh Lesson: When Your PF Claim Isn't Fully Safe?A company went bankrupt. EPFO claimed Rs 22,49,956. The approve...
01/08/2026

A Rs 21 Lakh Lesson: When Your PF Claim Isn't Fully Safe?
A company went bankrupt. EPFO claimed Rs 22,49,956. The approved resolution plan paid just Rs 73,120.
Why? The Supreme Court in EPFO vs Rachna Jhunjhunwala (2026 LiveLaw SC 749) held: PF dues are protected under Sec 36(4)(a)(iii) IBC, but interest u/s 7Q and damages u/s 14B are NOT automatically protected if not determined before CIRP.
Swipe through 10 slides — WHAT, WHERE, WHEN, WHO, HOW, WHY — with Key Takeaway + Why It Matters on every slide.
This is now binding law for every insolvency in India.
Full case citation on Slide 10 for your files.
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Shared for legal awareness only — per Rule 36, Part VI, Chapter II, Section IV, BCI Rules. Not legal advice or solicitation.
Question for professionals: Have you faced a situation where EPFO interest / penalty was treated as contingent? How did you handle determination before CIRP? Comment below.

Can you post clips of court hearings on social media?The Supreme Court has passed an important interim order restricting...
25/07/2026

Can you post clips of court hearings on social media?

The Supreme Court has passed an important interim order restricting the extraction, modification, dissemination, posting, re-posting, uploading and monetisation of recordings of judicial proceedings without prior permission.

The Court clarified that news reporting remains unaffected, while highlighting concerns over selective clipping of oral observations and their circulation as though they were judicial findings.

Swipe through for a concise breakdown of the interim directions.

Case: Harsh*ta Grover v. Union of India & Ors.
W.P.(C) No. 751/2026 | Article 32

This post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

Where does a broken commercial promise end, and a crime begins? In high-stakes commercial disputes, the line between a c...
15/07/2026

Where does a broken commercial promise end, and a crime begins?

In high-stakes commercial disputes, the line between a civil breach of contract and criminal fraud is razor-thin. The definitive pivot? Intention.

If a genuine contract fails, it is a civil matter of compensation. But if the intention was dishonest from the very beginning—deception at inception—the threshold into criminal culpability is crossed. The timeline of that intent changes your entire legal strategy.

Swipe through to understand how the courts look beyond the written agreement to separate a failed business bargain from calculated fraud.

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10 legal frameworks every GIFT City business should know.Most Important Laws to Follow in GIFT City✔ Save this guide for...
14/07/2026

10 legal frameworks every GIFT City business should know.

Most Important Laws to Follow in GIFT City

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GIFT City is India's gateway to global finance—but every opportunity comes with legal responsibilities.
Whether you're a bank, FinTech, insurance company, fund manager, broker, aircraft leasing company, or global investor, understanding the legal framework governing operations in GIFT City is essential.

Our latest carousel highlights 10 important laws and regulatory areas that businesses should understand before establishing or expanding operations in India's International Financial Services Centre (IFSC).

Inside this carousel:
✓ IFSC regulatory framework
✓ Companies Act, 2013
✓ FEMA and foreign exchange compliance
✓ Banking & financial sector regulations
✓ AML & KYC obligations
✓ Tax incentives and compliance
✓ Data protection & cybersecurity
✓ Commercial contracts & dispute resolution

Compliance is not merely a legal obligation—it is an integral part of responsible governance and sustainable business operations.

Swipe through the carousel to explore the legal framework that supports India's global financial hub.

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The world's largest businesses don't simply prepare for growth.They prepare for disagreement.Modern commerce depends not...
11/07/2026

The world's largest businesses don't simply prepare for growth.

They prepare for disagreement.

Modern commerce depends not only on contracts—but also on how disputes are resolved when they arise.

This carousel explores why arbitration has become an important dispute resolution mechanism in commercial relationships across jurisdictions.

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✓ Arbitration Agreements
✓ Confidentiality
✓ Seat vs Venue
✓ International Enforcement
✓ Commercial Strategy
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09/07/2026

Everyone thinks India went to Seychelles for diplomacy.

Almost nobody knows it was really about the ocean.

455 km².

That's the land area of Seychelles.

But under international law, Seychelles exercises rights over nearly 1.3 million km² of the Indian Ocean.

That's larger than many countries.

This is where maritime law meets geopolitics.

The visit wasn't simply about ceremonies or bilateral relations.

It was about:

⚓ Maritime security

🌊 Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs)

📜 UNCLOS

🤝 Strategic partnerships

🧭 India's Indian Ocean vision

In today's world, influence isn't measured only by territory.

It's measured by jurisdiction.

Sometimes the smallest island can shape the biggest geopolitical equation.

Swipe through this editorial to understand why.

Because the future won't be decided only on land.

It will be decided at sea.

Geography creates opportunity.
Law determines who may exercise it.

— Bhatt & Joshi Associates

Which country do you think will dominate the Indian Ocean over the next 20 years?

🇮🇳 India 🇨🇳 China 🌍 A multipolar Indo-Pacific

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08/07/2026

India's Most Misunderstood City
India built an entire city where Indian financial laws take a backseat. GIFT City — India's first IFSC — explained in 60 seconds.

08/07/2026

India's Most Misunderstood City

India built an entire city where Indian financial laws take a backseat. GIFT City — India's first IFSC — explained in 60 seconds.

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