/* ========================================================================
   Case Law — Premium Edition stylesheet
   Inspired by AZB & Partners, Cyril Amarchand, Khaitan & Co, Trilegal
   Patterns:
     - Cormorant Garamond display + Inter body
     - Deep navy + restrained bronze + warm off-white
     - Editorial spacing, hairline dividers, no emoji icons
     - Single subtle motion (scroll-triggered fade-in)
   ======================================================================== */

* { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }

:root {
  /* Premium palette — deeper, more restrained */
  --navy:        #0c1830;   /* primary / nearly-black blue */
  --navy-deep:   #050d1f;   /* darkest backgrounds */
  --navy-light:  #1a2a48;
  --bronze:      #a07a47;   /* refined, less yellow than retail gold */
  --bronze-light:#c9ad7e;
  --bronze-dim:  #5e4a2e;
  --cream:       #f7f4ec;   /* warm off-white */
  --cream-deep:  #ede7d8;
  --paper:       #fbfaf6;   /* page background variant */
  --ink:         #1a1a1a;   /* body text */
  --ink-soft:    #4a4a4a;   /* secondary text */
  --ink-muted:   #888888;   /* tertiary / captions */
  --rule:        #d8d2c4;   /* hairline dividers */
  --rule-soft:   #ebe6da;

  --max-width: 1240px;
  --max-width-prose: 760px;
  --serif: "Cormorant Garamond", "Spectral", "Garamond", "Georgia", serif;
  --sans:  "Inter", "Helvetica Neue", "Segoe UI", system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;

  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(12, 24, 48, 0.06);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 28px rgba(12, 24, 48, 0.10);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 60px rgba(12, 24, 48, 0.16);

  --radius: 0;          /* premium = no rounded corners (mostly) */
  --t-quick: .2s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  --t-slow:  .55s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);

  /* Legacy aliases — keep for any old class references */
  --gold: var(--bronze);
  --gold-light: var(--bronze-light);
  --gray-50: #f8f9fa;
  --gray-100: #f1ede3;
  --gray-300: #c9ced6;
  --gray-500: var(--ink-muted);
  --gray-700: var(--ink-soft);
  --gray-900: var(--ink);
  --shadow-xl: var(--shadow-lg);
}

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 16.5px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  background: var(--paper);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}

::selection { background: var(--bronze); color: #fff; }

/* ===== Typography ===== */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.18;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5.2vw, 4.4rem); font-weight: 500; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.6vw, 2.9rem); font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
h3 { font-size: 1.55rem; font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: .75rem; }
h4 { font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: .5rem; }
h5 { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; }

p { margin-bottom: 1rem; }

a { color: var(--navy); text-decoration: none; transition: color var(--t-quick); }
a:hover { color: var(--bronze); }

ul { padding-left: 1.4rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
li { margin-bottom: .35rem; }

img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }

.container {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.75rem;
}

.prose {
  max-width: var(--max-width-prose);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Skip link for accessibility */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: -40px;
  left: 1rem;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  padding: .5rem 1rem;
  z-index: 9999;
  transition: top var(--t-quick);
}
.skip-link:focus { top: .5rem; }

/* Editorial section ornament — small mark between sections */
.ornament {
  display: block;
  width: 28px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--bronze);
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
}
.ornament::before, .ornament::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 4px; height: 4px;
  background: var(--bronze);
  border-radius: 50%;
  top: -1.5px;
}
.ornament::before { left: -10px; }
.ornament::after  { right: -10px; }

/* ===== Disclaimer Modal ===== */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed; inset: 0;
  background: rgba(5, 13, 31, 0.94);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  z-index: 9999;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  animation: fadeIn .4s ease-out;
}
.modal-overlay.hidden { display: none; }

.modal-box {
  background: var(--paper);
  max-width: 640px;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 3rem 2.6rem 2.4rem;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--bronze);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  animation: scaleIn .5s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);
}
.modal-box .modal-logo {
  display: block;
  width: 90px;
  height: auto;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
}
.modal-box h2 {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 1.85rem;
}
.modal-box p { font-size: .92rem; color: var(--ink-soft); margin-bottom: .9rem; }
.modal-box .agree-row { text-align: center; margin-top: 1.8rem; }

/* ===== Buttons ===== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .6rem;
  padding: .95rem 2.2rem;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: .76rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--navy);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--t-quick);
  position: relative;
}
.btn:hover {
  background: var(--bronze);
  border-color: var(--bronze);
  color: #fff;
}
.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
}
.btn-light {
  background: transparent;
  color: #fff;
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}
.btn-light:hover {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--navy);
  border-color: #fff;
}
.btn-bronze {
  background: var(--bronze);
  border-color: var(--bronze);
  color: #fff;
}
.btn-bronze:hover {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--bronze);
}

/* Editorial inline link */
.link-arrow {
  color: var(--bronze);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: .74rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: border-color var(--t-quick), letter-spacing var(--t-quick);
  display: inline-block;
}
.link-arrow::after {
  content: ' →';
  display: inline-block;
  margin-left: .25rem;
  transition: transform var(--t-quick);
}
.link-arrow:hover {
  border-bottom-color: var(--bronze);
  color: var(--bronze);
}
.link-arrow:hover::after { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ===== Header — single elegant row ===== */
.site-header {
  background: var(--paper);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 500;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
  transition: transform .35s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
}
.site-header.is-scrolled { box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.site-header.is-hidden  { transform: translateY(-100%); }

.nav-wrap {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 1.1rem 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
}
.brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .9rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.brand-logo {
  height: 56px;
  width: 56px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.brand-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1;
}
.brand-text .brand-name {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .3px;
}
.brand-text .brand-tag {
  font-size: .68rem;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  color: var(--bronze);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: .45rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-family: var(--sans);
}

.main-nav ul {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0; padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .25rem;
}
.main-nav > ul > li > a {
  display: block;
  padding: .55rem 1rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: .82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 1.6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  position: relative;
}
.main-nav > ul > li > a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px; left: 1rem; right: 1rem;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--bronze);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform var(--t-quick);
}
.main-nav > ul > li > a:hover,
.main-nav > ul > li > a.active {
  color: var(--navy);
}
.main-nav > ul > li > a:hover::after,
.main-nav > ul > li > a.active::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* "Get in touch" subtle CTA in nav */
.nav-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .5rem;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: .76rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--bronze);
  padding: .55rem 1.2rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--bronze);
  margin-left: .8rem;
  transition: all var(--t-quick);
}
.nav-cta:hover {
  background: var(--bronze);
  color: #fff;
}

.menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: .35rem .55rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

/* Contextual sub-nav (only appears on practice-area pages) */
.header-context {
  background: var(--cream);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
}
.header-context-inner {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  gap: 2rem;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
}
.header-context a {
  display: block;
  padding: .85rem 0;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: .76rem;
  letter-spacing: 1.4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.header-context a:hover { color: var(--navy); }
.header-context a.active {
  color: var(--navy);
  border-bottom-color: var(--bronze);
}

/* ===== Hero — single image, editorial typography (no carousel) ===== */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 88vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 5rem 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  background: var(--navy-deep);
}
.hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -2;
  background-image: url('../images/india-sc-inside.jpg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  filter: grayscale(15%) contrast(.95);
  transform: scale(1.02);
  transition: transform 8s ease-out;
}
.hero.in-view .hero-bg { transform: scale(1.08); }
.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  background:
    linear-gradient(105deg, rgba(5, 13, 31, 0.88) 0%, rgba(5, 13, 31, 0.66) 45%, rgba(5, 13, 31, 0.35) 100%);
}
.hero-inner {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.75rem;
  width: 100%;
}
.hero-content {
  max-width: 720px;
}
.hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: .75rem;
  letter-spacing: 4.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--bronze-light);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  padding-left: 3rem;
  position: relative;
}
.hero-eyebrow::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 50%;
  width: 36px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--bronze-light);
}
.hero h1 {
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
}
.hero h1 em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--bronze-light);
  font-weight: 300;
}
.hero p.lead {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  max-width: 560px;
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.hero .btn-row {
  display: flex; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Hero side meta — small detail card on right */
.hero-meta {
  position: absolute;
  right: 1.75rem;
  bottom: 3rem;
  background: rgba(5, 13, 31, 0.55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 173, 126, 0.25);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.8rem;
  max-width: 280px;
  color: #fff;
}
.hero-meta .meta-label {
  font-size: .68rem;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--bronze-light);
  margin-bottom: .8rem;
  display: block;
}
.hero-meta .meta-value {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 400;
}

/* ===== Sections ===== */
section { padding: 6rem 0; }

.section-head {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 4rem;
}
.section-head .eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  color: var(--bronze);
  letter-spacing: 3.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  padding-bottom: .8rem;
  position: relative;
}
.section-head .eyebrow::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  bottom: 0;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 24px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--bronze);
}
.section-head h2 { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.section-head .lede {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.bg-cream { background: var(--cream); }
.bg-paper { background: var(--paper); }
.bg-navy  { background: var(--navy-deep); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); }
.bg-navy h2, .bg-navy h3, .bg-navy h4 { color: #fff; }
.bg-navy .section-head .eyebrow { color: var(--bronze-light); }
.bg-navy .section-head .eyebrow::after { background: var(--bronze-light); }

/* ===== About preview block (homepage + about page) ===== */
.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 5rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.about-img {
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(5, 13, 31, 0.45), rgba(160, 122, 71, 0.35)),
    url('../images/india-bombay-hc.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
  height: 540px;
  position: relative;
  filter: contrast(.95);
}
.about-img .overlay-stat {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -36px; left: -36px;
  background: var(--bronze);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 1.6rem 2.2rem;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.about-img .overlay-stat strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  line-height: 1;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.about-img .overlay-stat span {
  font-size: .72rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.about-content .eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  color: var(--bronze);
  letter-spacing: 3.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: inline-block;
}
.about-content h2 { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.about-content p { font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.8; }

/* ===== Practice cards — numbered editorial style, no emoji ===== */
.cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
}
.card {
  background: transparent;
  padding: 2.4rem 2rem;
  position: relative;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
  transition: background var(--t-slow);
}
.card:last-child { border-right: 1px solid var(--rule); }
.card:hover { background: var(--cream); }
.card-number {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--bronze);
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
}
.card-icon {
  /* legacy emoji icon — hide if any remain */
  display: none;
}
.card h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.card p {
  font-size: .95rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.card .more, .card .link-arrow {
  color: var(--bronze);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: .72rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  display: inline-block;
}
.card .more::after { content: ' →'; transition: transform var(--t-quick); display: inline-block; }
.card:hover .more::after, .card:hover .link-arrow::after { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ===== Strengths ===== */
.strengths {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
}
.strength-item {
  text-align: left;
  padding: 2.4rem 2rem;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
}
.strength-item .num {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 3.6rem;
  color: var(--bronze);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.strength-item h4 {
  margin: 0 0 .5rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
}
.bg-navy .strength-item { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }
.bg-navy .strength-item h4 { color: #fff; }
.strength-item p { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--ink-muted); line-height: 1.7; }
.bg-navy .strength-item p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); }

/* ===== Insights — editorial article cards ===== */
.insights-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 2.5rem;
}
.insight-card {
  background: var(--paper);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.insight-card .insight-img {
  height: 240px;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  filter: grayscale(15%);
  transition: filter var(--t-slow);
}
.insight-card:hover .insight-img { filter: grayscale(0%); }
.insight-card .insight-meta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: .72rem;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--bronze);
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 1.3rem 0 .8rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
}
.insight-card .insight-meta .date { color: var(--ink-muted); letter-spacing: 1.5px; }
.insight-card .insight-body { padding: 1.2rem 0 1.5rem; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.insight-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: .8rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.insight-card h3 a { color: var(--navy); }
.insight-card h3 a:hover { color: var(--bronze); }
.insight-card .insight-excerpt {
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-size: .95rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  flex: 1;
}
.insight-card .insight-author {
  font-size: .82rem;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  font-style: italic;
}

/* ===== Recognitions strip ===== */
.recognitions {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr));
  gap: 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
}
.recognition-item {
  padding: 2.4rem 1.8rem;
  text-align: center;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--rule);
}
.recognition-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
.recognition-item .rec-source {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-bottom: .35rem;
}
.recognition-item .rec-tier {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: .72rem;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--bronze);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: .8rem;
}
.recognition-item .rec-text {
  font-size: .85rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ===== Featured matters list ===== */
.matters-list {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
}
.matter-item {
  padding: 2rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 160px 1fr auto;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.matter-item .matter-area {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: .72rem;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--bronze);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.matter-item .matter-title {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.matter-item .matter-title em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  font-weight: 300;
  font-size: .92rem;
  display: block;
  margin-top: .35rem;
}
.matter-item .matter-meta {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: .82rem;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  text-align: right;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* ===== Page Banner (interior page hero) ===== */
.page-banner {
  position: relative;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 9rem 0 6rem;
  min-height: 56vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: left;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  --banner-image: url('../images/india-sc-inside.jpg');
}
.page-banner > .container { width: 100%; }
.page-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  z-index: -2;
  background-image: var(--banner-image);
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  filter: grayscale(20%) contrast(.95);
}
.page-banner::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  background:
    linear-gradient(105deg, rgba(5, 13, 31, 0.85) 0%, rgba(5, 13, 31, 0.6) 50%, rgba(5, 13, 31, 0.4) 100%);
}
.page-banner .eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: .72rem;
  letter-spacing: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--bronze-light);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  padding-left: 3rem;
  position: relative;
}
.page-banner .eyebrow::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 50%;
  width: 36px; height: 1px;
  background: var(--bronze-light);
}
.page-banner h1 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 6vw, 4.4rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
  max-width: 820px;
}
.page-banner .lede {
  max-width: 620px;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.page-banner .breadcrumb {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: .72rem;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--bronze-light);
  margin-top: 2rem;
}
.page-banner .breadcrumb a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); }
.page-banner .breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--bronze-light); }

/* Per-page banner images — Indian legal landmarks */
body.page-about     .page-banner { --banner-image: url('../images/india-parliament.jpg'); }
body.page-practice  .page-banner { --banner-image: url('../images/india-sc-3.jpg'); }
body.page-corporate .page-banner { --banner-image: url('../images/india-bombay-hc.jpg'); }
body.page-banking   .page-banner { --banner-image: url('../images/india-calcutta-hc.jpg'); }
body.page-civil     .page-banner { --banner-image: url('../images/india-patiala-house.jpg'); }
body.page-consumer  .page-banner { --banner-image: url('../images/india-gate.jpg'); }
body.page-criminal  .page-banner { --banner-image: url('../images/india-sc-4.jpg'); }
body.page-team      .page-banner { --banner-image: url('../images/india-sc-inside.jpg'); }
body.page-contact   .page-banner { --banner-image: url('../images/india-parliament.jpg'); }
body.page-disclaimer .page-banner { --banner-image: url('../images/india-calcutta-hc.jpg'); }
body.page-insights  .page-banner { --banner-image: url('../images/india-bombay-hc.jpg'); }
body.page-careers   .page-banner { --banner-image: url('../images/india-gate.jpg'); }
body.page-privacy   .page-banner { --banner-image: url('../images/india-sc-3.jpg'); }

/* ===== Two-column content ===== */
.two-col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 320px;
  gap: 4rem;
}
.sidebar {
  height: fit-content;
  border-left: 1px solid var(--rule);
  padding-left: 2rem;
}
.sidebar h4 {
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--bronze);
}
.sidebar ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; }
.sidebar li { margin-bottom: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule); }
.sidebar li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.sidebar li a {
  display: block;
  padding: .9rem 0;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: color var(--t-quick), padding-left var(--t-quick);
}
.sidebar li a:hover, .sidebar li a.active {
  color: var(--bronze);
  padding-left: .5rem;
}

.contact-card {
  background: var(--navy-deep);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 2rem 1.6rem;
  margin-top: 1.8rem;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--bronze);
}
.contact-card h4 { color: #fff; font-family: var(--serif); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.contact-card p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); font-size: .9rem; margin-bottom: .6rem; }
.contact-card a { color: var(--bronze-light); }
.contact-card a:hover { color: #fff; }

/* ===== Practice detail blocks ===== */
.detail-block {
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  padding-bottom: 2.5rem;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
  scroll-margin-top: 120px;
}
.detail-block:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.detail-block h3 {
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 0;
}
.detail-block h3::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 28px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--bronze);
  margin-right: .8rem;
  vertical-align: middle;
  margin-bottom: .4rem;
}

.feature-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: .35rem 2rem;
}
.feature-list li {
  padding: .5rem 0 .5rem 1.6rem;
  position: relative;
  font-size: .95rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule-soft);
}
.feature-list li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 1.05rem;
  width: 8px; height: 1px;
  background: var(--bronze);
}

/* ===== Team / Partners — premium treatment ===== */
.partner-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(360px, 1fr));
  gap: 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
}
.partner-card {
  background: var(--paper);
  overflow: hidden;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
  transition: background var(--t-slow);
}
.partner-card:last-child { border-right: 1px solid var(--rule); }
.partner-card:hover { background: var(--cream); }
.partner-photo {
  height: 520px;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center 12%;
  background-color: var(--navy);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  filter: grayscale(85%) contrast(.95);
  transition: filter var(--t-slow);
}
.partner-card:hover .partner-photo { filter: grayscale(0%) contrast(1); }
.partner-photo::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 65%, rgba(5,13,31,0.4));
  pointer-events: none;
}
.partner-info { padding: 2rem 2rem 2.5rem; }
.partner-info h3 {
  margin-bottom: .25rem;
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.partner-info .role {
  color: var(--bronze);
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: .72rem;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  display: block;
}
.partner-info p { font-size: .92rem; line-height: 1.75; }

/* ===== Image strip with quote ===== */
.image-strip {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 380px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  color: #fff;
  background-attachment: fixed;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  isolation: isolate;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.image-strip::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  background: linear-gradient(105deg, rgba(5, 13, 31, 0.78), rgba(5, 13, 31, 0.55));
}
.image-strip blockquote {
  max-width: 820px;
  padding: 0 1.75rem;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.1rem);
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: #fff;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
}
.image-strip blockquote::before {
  content: '“';
  display: block;
  font-size: 5rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--bronze-light);
  font-family: var(--serif);
  margin-bottom: -1.2rem;
  font-style: normal;
}
.image-strip cite {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  font-style: normal;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: .72rem;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--bronze-light);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Image-row content */
.image-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.image-row .img-side {
  height: 480px;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  position: relative;
  filter: grayscale(20%) contrast(.95);
}
.image-row .img-side::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--bronze);
  transform: translate(20px, 20px);
  z-index: -1;
}

/* ===== Contact page ===== */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
}
.info-block {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  padding: 1.4rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
}
.info-block:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.info-block .icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border: 1px solid var(--bronze);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--bronze);
  font-size: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.info-block h4 {
  margin-bottom: .25rem;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: .72rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--bronze);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.info-block p, .info-block a {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
  font-weight: 500;
}

form .form-group { margin-bottom: 1.4rem; }
form label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--bronze);
  margin-bottom: .5rem;
}
form input, form textarea, form select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: .85rem 0;
  border: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 1rem;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--navy);
  transition: border-color var(--t-quick);
  font-weight: 400;
}
form input:focus, form textarea:focus, form select:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-bottom-color: var(--bronze);
}
form textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 120px; }

/* ===== Article page (insight detail) ===== */
.article-meta-strip {
  background: var(--cream);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
  padding: 1.3rem 0;
  font-family: var(--sans);
}
.article-meta-strip .meta-inner {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 2.2rem;
  font-size: .76rem;
  letter-spacing: 1.4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  align-items: center;
}
.article-meta-strip .meta-item { display: flex; gap: .5rem; align-items: center; }
.article-meta-strip .meta-label {
  color: var(--bronze);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.article-body { padding: 5rem 0; }
.article-body .prose {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 400;
}
.article-body .prose p { margin-bottom: 1.4rem; }
.article-body .prose .lede-para {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
  letter-spacing: -.005em;
}
.article-body .prose h2 {
  margin-top: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.article-body .prose h2 .num {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: .8rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--bronze);
  margin-right: .8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  vertical-align: middle;
}
.article-body .prose h3 {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: .8rem;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.article-body .prose ul, .article-body .prose ol {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  padding-left: 1.4rem;
}
.article-body .prose li {
  margin-bottom: .6rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
}
.article-body .prose ul li::marker { color: var(--bronze); }
.article-body .prose blockquote {
  margin: 2.5rem 0;
  padding: .5rem 0 .5rem 1.8rem;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--bronze);
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
}
.article-body .prose blockquote cite {
  display: block;
  margin-top: .8rem;
  font-style: normal;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: .72rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
}
.article-body .prose hr {
  border: none;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
  margin: 2.5rem 0;
}
.article-body .prose strong { color: var(--navy); font-weight: 600; }
.article-body .prose em { color: var(--ink); }

.article-author-block {
  margin-top: 4rem;
  padding-top: 2.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.8rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.article-author-block .author-photo {
  width: 96px;
  height: 96px;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center 12%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  filter: grayscale(85%) contrast(.95);
}
.article-author-block .author-photo.placeholder {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--bronze);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-style: italic;
}
.article-author-block .author-name {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: .35rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.article-author-block .author-role {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: .7rem;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--bronze);
  margin-bottom: .8rem;
  display: block;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.article-author-block .author-bio {
  font-size: .95rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  margin: 0;
}

.article-related {
  background: var(--cream);
  padding: 5rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
}
.article-related .related-head {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}
.article-related .related-head h2 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.article-related .related-head .eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  color: var(--bronze);
  letter-spacing: 3.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: .8rem;
  font-family: var(--sans);
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .article-meta-strip .meta-inner { gap: 1rem; font-size: .68rem; }
  .article-body { padding: 3rem 0; }
  .article-body .prose { font-size: 1rem; }
  .article-body .prose .lede-para { font-size: 1.2rem; }
  .article-author-block { flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; }
  .article-author-block .author-photo { width: 72px; height: 72px; }
}

/* ===== CTA strip ===== */
.cta-strip {
  background:
    linear-gradient(rgba(5, 13, 31, 0.88), rgba(5, 13, 31, 0.85)),
    url('../images/india-gate.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
  color: #fff;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 6rem 0;
}
.cta-strip h2 { color: #fff; max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto 1.2rem; font-weight: 400; }
.cta-strip p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto 2rem; font-weight: 300; font-size: 1.05rem; }

/* ===== Footer — premium 5-column ===== */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--navy-deep);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  padding: 5rem 0 0;
  font-size: .92rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--bronze);
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}
.site-footer h5 {
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  padding-bottom: .75rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.site-footer ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; }
.site-footer li { margin-bottom: .65rem; }
.site-footer a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); font-size: .92rem; font-family: var(--serif); }
.site-footer a:hover { color: var(--bronze-light); }
.site-footer .footer-brand .footer-logo-chip {
  display: inline-block;
  background: #fff;
  padding: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}
.site-footer .footer-brand .footer-logo-chip img {
  display: block;
  height: 56px; width: 56px;
  object-fit: contain;
}
.site-footer .footer-brand .brand-name {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  margin-bottom: .25rem;
  display: block;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.site-footer .footer-brand .brand-tag {
  color: var(--bronze);
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  font-size: .68rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.site-footer .footer-brand p {
  margin-top: 1.2rem;
  font-size: .9rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  font-family: var(--sans);
}

.contact-line {
  display: flex;
  gap: .7rem;
  margin-bottom: .7rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  font-size: .88rem;
  font-family: var(--sans);
}
.contact-line .ico { color: var(--bronze); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 3px; }

.newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  margin-top: 1rem;
}
.newsletter-form input {
  flex: 1;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  padding: .8rem 1rem;
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: .88rem;
}
.newsletter-form input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }
.newsletter-form input:focus { outline: none; }
.newsletter-form button {
  background: var(--bronze);
  border: none;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 0 1.2rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: background var(--t-quick);
}
.newsletter-form button:hover { background: var(--bronze-light); }

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  padding: 1.8rem 0;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-family: var(--sans);
}
.footer-bottom .disc {
  max-width: 70%;
  font-size: .76rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.footer-bottom .footer-meta a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  font-family: var(--sans);
  margin-left: 1.5rem;
  font-size: .76rem;
}

/* ===== Animations ===== */
@keyframes revealUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes fadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; }
  to   { opacity: 1; }
}
@keyframes scaleIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(.96); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
}

/* Scroll-triggered fade-in (single subtle motion) */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity .9s ease-out, transform .9s ease-out;
}
.reveal.in { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: .01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: .01ms !important;
  }
  .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
  .hero-bg, .partner-photo { transform: none !important; filter: none !important; }
}

/* ===== Utilities ===== */
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.mt-2 { margin-top: 2rem; }
.mb-0 { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* ===== Responsive ===== */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr; }
  .footer-grid .footer-careers { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
  .about-img { height: 400px; }
  .image-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
  .image-row .img-side { height: 360px; }
  .image-row .img-side::after { display: none; }
  .two-col { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .sidebar { border-left: none; border-top: 1px solid var(--rule); padding-left: 0; padding-top: 2rem; }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .matter-item { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: .5rem; }
  .matter-item .matter-meta { text-align: left; }
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  section { padding: 3.8rem 0; }
  .nav-wrap { padding: .8rem 1rem; }
  .brand-logo { height: 44px; width: 44px; }
  .brand-text .brand-name { font-size: 1.15rem; }
  .brand-text .brand-tag { font-size: .55rem; letter-spacing: 1.5px; margin-top: .3rem; }
  .nav-cta { display: none; }
  .menu-toggle { display: block; }

  .main-nav {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%; left: 0; right: 0;
    background: var(--paper);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
    padding: .5rem 0;
  }
  .main-nav.open { display: block; }
  .main-nav ul { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 0; }
  .main-nav > ul > li > a {
    padding: .9rem 1.5rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule-soft);
  }
  .main-nav > ul > li > a::after { display: none; }
  .main-nav > ul > li:last-child > a { border-bottom: none; }

  /* Hero */
  .hero { min-height: 80vh; padding: 4rem 0; }
  .hero-meta { display: none; }

  /* Banner */
  .page-banner { padding: 5rem 0 3.5rem; min-height: 360px; }

  /* Practice cards stack */
  .cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .card { padding: 2rem 1.5rem; border-right: 1px solid var(--rule) !important; }

  /* Strengths stack */
  .strengths { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .strength-item { padding: 1.8rem 1.4rem; }

  /* Recognitions stack */
  .recognitions { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .recognition-item { border-right: 1px solid var(--rule) !important; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule); }

  /* Image strip */
  .image-strip { background-attachment: scroll; min-height: 320px; }

  /* Partner photos shorter */
  .partner-photo { height: 420px; }
  .partner-info { padding: 1.5rem 1.5rem 2rem; }

  /* Footer stacks */
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; }
  .footer-bottom .disc { max-width: 100%; }
  .footer-bottom .footer-meta a { margin-left: 0; margin-right: 1rem; }

  /* About-img stat reposition */
  .about-img .overlay-stat { bottom: -20px; left: 0; padding: 1.2rem 1.6rem; }
  .about-img .overlay-stat strong { font-size: 2rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 460px) {
  .container { padding: 0 1rem; }
  .brand-text .brand-name { font-size: 1rem; }
  .brand-text .brand-tag { font-size: .5rem; letter-spacing: 1px; }
  .brand-logo { height: 40px; width: 40px; }
  .menu-toggle { font-size: 1.2rem; padding: .25rem .45rem; }
  .page-banner { min-height: 300px; padding: 4rem 0 3rem; }
  .partner-photo { height: 360px; }
  .modal-box { padding: 2rem 1.5rem; }
  .modal-box .modal-logo { width: 70px; }
  .strengths { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .recognitions { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .recognition-item { border-right: none !important; }
  .feature-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}