When I was new in practice, I carried the fire of the angry young man. Passionate. Restless. Eager to prove myself. One day, in the middle of a heated matter, that fire flared up. I got into a sharp exchange with a judge. Later, guided by my seniors, I apologized. The judge looked at me […]
Courtroom Wisdom: Why Holding Your Horses Wins More Than Arguing Read More »
The recent incident in the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, where a party appearing in person hurled abusive remarks and threw papers inside the courtroom, has understandably sparked intense debate.As lawyers, we witness the emotional and financial toll that prolonged litigation can take on litigants. Therefore, I can understand the frustration that may have led
Can frustration ever justify disrespect inside a courtroom? Read More »
Recently, I was engaged as counsel in a complex white-collar crime case. The dispute arose between two directors of a company, and it quickly escalated into multiple litigations – both civil and criminal. As I navigated the matter, I revisited a range of judicial precedents. Some judgments clearly recognized that civil and criminal proceedings can
When Civil and Criminal Cases Collide: Insights from a White-Collar Crime Dispute Read More »
In today’s globalised world, disputes rarely remain confined within the borders of a single country. The growth of international trade, digital commerce, and cross-border transactions has made litigation a truly global phenomenon. Lawyers are increasingly required to understand not only domestic laws but also the legal systems, procedures, and regulations of other countries. I had
Singapore to Nagpur: Lesson from Cross-Border Litigation Read More »
Judgement Recently in Satish Chander Ahuja Versus Sneha Ahuja, a three-judge Bench of Justices Ashok Bhushan, R Subhash Reddy and M R Shah overruled a 2006 judgement of the court and said “In event, the shared household belongs to any relative of the husband with whom in a domestic relationship the woman has lived, the
Allow me to live in my house Read More »
