In this piece, Lakshmi Menon examines how delays, bottlenecks, and weak enforcement in civil courts drive lawyers and litigants to misuse criminal law for quicker settlements. She highlights the unpopularity of civil courts, the systemic nature of the problem and argues that real change lies not in blaming individuals but in pursuing institutional reforms to strengthen our civil courts.

In July this year, the Kerala High Court published a set of guidelines for Artificial Intelligence (AI) use by the district judiciary (“Policy Regarding Use of Artificial Intelligence Tools in District Judiciary”). As the first policy in the country directly addressing AI use in judicial processes and setting out strict safeguards, it is timely.

In this blog post, Gokul Krishnan R proposes a novel two-by-two framework for categorising case listings in Indian trial courts. The framework classifies listings based on their nature (procedural or substantive) and their effectiveness in advancing cases toward resolution. This approach provides a nuanced understanding of judicial time utilisation, moving beyond traditional definitions of "effective hearing".

In this blog, Ritima Singh reflects on emerging concerns around judicial discipline within the NCLT and NCLAT. She explores how systemic inefficiencies, gaps in oversight, and instances of inconsistent conduct have raised questions about the functioning of these critical institutions.

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The Combination Regulations 2024 issued by the CCI regulates mergers and acquisitions to strengthen competition and align with global standards. While aiming for fair competition, the regulations may increase compliance costs, slow processes, and challenge startups.

In this blog post, Surya Prakash explores how India’s space sector reforms can serve as inspiration for revisiting the institutional strucuture in the judicial system. He talks about, how clear roles, private sector engagement, and specialized technology roles, like those envisaged in the eCourts Phase III Vision document, are necessary to transform the judiciary.

Surya Prakash BS talks about the lessons from Gati Shakti and the Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP) that can help transform India’s administration of justice by improving coordination with government agencies, transparency, and a focus on local needs.

The blog post gives an insight into the conduct of Insolvency Professionals in India. While these professionals arguably are being considered as “Public Servant”, their conduct in many a cases has been questionable and one defeating the purpose of IBC.

In the sprawling expanse of the Karnataka High Court-Bengaluru Bench, a labyrinth of legal proceedings unfolds daily, with civil appeals forming a significant portion of the docket.

In this blog, Ritima Singh gives us a virtual tour of the Ayodhya District Court, which has been neglected amid city-wide development.

देश में लोकसभा चुनाव का बिगुल बज चुका है और इसी के साथ विभिन्न दल अपने अपने घोषणापत्रों को जनता के समक्ष रखेंगे। इन पत्रों के अध्ययन से इंफ्रास्ट्रक्चर से जुड़े सुधार, विभिन्न जनकल्याणकारी वादे, चुनावी रेवड़ियां तथा जातीय-धार्मिक विषयों पर जनमत के साथ साथ पार्टियों के रुख का भी अनुमान लगेगा। परन्तु यह देखा गया है कि इस चुनावी कोलाहल के बीच एक अत्यंत महत्वपूर्ण मुद्दे से हमारा ध्यान अक्सर हट जाता है.