Questions that Matter

Does capping the number of tax audits for chartered accountants genuinely improve quality, or is this a misguided policy? In this episode of Questions That Matter, Prashant Narang discusses the ICAI’s new tax audit cap, which limits the number of tax audit reports a chartered accountant can sign annually. He raises concerns about the measure’s […]

Are law students learning enough about how regulations are actually made and implemented? In this episode of Questions That Matter, Amrutha Desikan explores the importance of studying regulatory governance, drawing on insights from the TrustBridge course. She explains how the course bridges the gap between traditional legal education and the real-world complexities of regulation, emphasising […]

As India pushes for a rapid energy transition, are regulatory hurdles slowing us down? In this episode of Questions That Matter, Dr. Renuka Sane discusses her article in The Print, which examines SECI’s latest tender guidelines for solar projects. The guidelines, which require the disclosure of beneficial ownership, pose a significant stumbling block for private […]

Why doesn’t the RBI publish its adjudication orders, and what does this mean for legal transparency and accountability? In this episode of Questions That Matter, Dr. Renuka Sane discusses her article co-authored with Amol Kulkarni on the Leap Blog. She critically examines the RBI’s practice of issuing press releases instead of full adjudication orders, arguing […]

Why is the PWD moving away from arbitration? Is it a market correction or a calculated policy move? In this episode, TrustBridge’s Prashant Narang dives into the PWD’s recent decision to retreat from arbitration. He explores the key difference between a market-driven change and a top-down directive, and what this tells us about the government’s […]

Why is the Supreme Court deciding who can become a civil judge or a judicial magistrate? In this episode, Chitrakshi Jain discusses her op-ed, co-authored with Prashanth Reddy, and published in the Economic Times, “Supreme Overreach”. The op-ed critically examines the Supreme Court’s recent ruling to mandate a three-year practice requirement for lawyers seeking these […]