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An Exposition of Section 126 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872: Defining the Contract of Guarantee

Date: Jun 22, 2022

An Exposition of Section 126 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872: Defining the Contract of Guarantee Introduction The Indian Contract Act, 1872 (hereinafter "the Act"), forms the bedrock of contractual...

The Presumption of Service by Post: A Juridical Analysis of Section 27 of the General Clauses Act, 1897

Date: Jun 21, 2022

The Presumption of Service by Post: A Juridical Analysis of Section 27 of the General Clauses Act, 1897 Introduction In the intricate framework of Indian procedural law, the mechanism for service of...

An Analysis of Income Tax Surveys in India

Date: Jun 21, 2022

The Law and Practice of Income Tax Surveys in India: An Analytical Overview Introduction Income tax surveys are a significant tool employed by the Indian tax authorities to verify compliance with the...

Section 13(2) of the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954: Procedural Safeguards, Evidentiary Hierarchy, and Judicial Interpretation

Date: Jun 15, 2022

Section 13(2) of the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954: Procedural Safeguards, Evidentiary Hierarchy, and Judicial Interpretation Introduction Section 13(2) of the Prevention of Food...

The Tamil Nadu District Municipalities Act, 1920: A Judicial Exposition

Date: Jun 14, 2022

The Tamil Nadu District Municipalities Act, 1920: A Judicial Exposition of Municipal Governance, Taxation, and Regulatory Powers Introduction The Tamil Nadu District Municipalities Act, 1920...

Deconstructing 'Interest': A Judicial Analysis of Section 2(28A) of the Income Tax Act, 1961

Date: Jun 10, 2022

Deconstructing 'Interest': A Judicial Analysis of Section 2(28A) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 Introduction The definition of "interest" under Section 2(28A) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 (hereinafter...

Adoption Under Customary Law in India

Date: Jun 9, 2022

Adoption Under Customary Law in India: A Juridical Analysis Introduction Customary law, as a body of rules that has obtained the force of law through long and consistent usage within a particular...

Pre-Incorporation Expenses under Indian Law

Date: Jun 8, 2022

An Analysis of Pre-Incorporation Expenses under Indian Law Introduction Pre-incorporation expenses, also known as preliminary expenses, refer to expenditures incurred by the promoters or founders of...

Re-Engineering “Fair Rent” in India: Constitutional Mandate, Statutory Technique, and Judicial Calibration

Date: Jun 8, 2022

Re-Engineering “Fair Rent” in India: Constitutional Mandate, Statutory Technique, and Judicial Calibration 1 · Introduction Rent control statutes across India adopt the device of “fair rent” to...

An Analysis of Section 4 of the Partition Act, 1893: Protecting the Sanctity of Family Dwelling Houses in India

Date: Jun 8, 2022

An Analysis of Section 4 of the Partition Act, 1893: Protecting the Sanctity of Family Dwelling Houses in India Introduction The Partition Act, 1893 (hereinafter "the Act") was enacted to amend the...

The Legal Regime of India's Exclusive Economic Zone

Date: Jun 7, 2022

The Legal Regime of India's Exclusive Economic Zone: Rights, Jurisdiction, and Application of Domestic Law Introduction The Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) is a maritime zone of critical importance,...

Analysis of Section 7(v)(e) of the Court Fees Act, 1870

Date: Jun 7, 2022

Valuation of Suits for Possession of Houses and Gardens: An Analysis of Section 7(v)(e) of the Court Fees Act, 1870 Introduction The Court Fees Act, 1870 (hereinafter "the Act") is a foundational...

Section 17 of the Court-Fees Act, 1870 – Scope, Theory and Jurisprudence

Date: Jun 7, 2022

Section 17 of the Court-Fees Act, 1870: “Distinct Subjects”, Multifarious Suits and Contemporary Jurisprudence 1. Introduction Section 17 of the Court-Fees Act, 1870 (hereinafter “the Act”)...

Section 6(iv)(d) of the Bombay Court-fees Act, 1959: Judicial Interpretation and Practical Application

Date: Jun 7, 2022

Section 6(iv)(d) of the Bombay Court-fees Act, 1959: Judicial Interpretation and Practical Application 1 . Introduction The fixation of court-fees is not a mere fiscal exercise; it simultaneously...

An Analysis of Section 186 of the Companies Act: Judicial Intervention in Convening Meetings and Regulating Corporate Finance

Date: Jun 2, 2022

An Analysis of Section 186 of the Companies Act: Judicial Intervention in Convening Meetings and Regulating Corporate Finance Introduction Company meetings are a cornerstone of corporate governance,...

The Judicial Interpretation and Application of "Status Quo" Orders in Indian Law

Date: May 31, 2022

The Judicial Interpretation and Application of "Status Quo" Orders in Indian Law Introduction The term "status quo," frequently employed in judicial orders, particularly at the interim stage of...

“Making Preparation to Commit Dacoity” under Indian Penal Law: Statutory Framework, Judicial Interpretation and Evidentiary Challenges

Date: May 26, 2022

“Making Preparation to Commit Dacoity” under Indian Penal Law: Statutory Framework, Judicial Interpretation and Evidentiary Challenges I. Introduction The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) criminalises...

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India Columns

An Exposition of Section 126 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872: Defining the Contract of Guarantee

The Presumption of Service by Post: A Juridical Analysis of Section 27 of the General Clauses Act, 1897

An Analysis of Income Tax Surveys in India

Section 13(2) of the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954: Procedural Safeguards, Evidentiary Hierarchy, and Judicial Interpretation

The Tamil Nadu District Municipalities Act, 1920: A Judicial Exposition

Deconstructing 'Interest': A Judicial Analysis of Section 2(28A) of the Income Tax Act, 1961

Adoption Under Customary Law in India

Pre-Incorporation Expenses under Indian Law

Re-Engineering “Fair Rent” in India: Constitutional Mandate, Statutory Technique, and Judicial Calibration

An Analysis of Section 4 of the Partition Act, 1893: Protecting the Sanctity of Family Dwelling Houses in India

The Legal Regime of India's Exclusive Economic Zone

Analysis of Section 7(v)(e) of the Court Fees Act, 1870

Section 17 of the Court-Fees Act, 1870 – Scope, Theory and Jurisprudence

Section 6(iv)(d) of the Bombay Court-fees Act, 1959: Judicial Interpretation and Practical Application

An Analysis of Section 186 of the Companies Act: Judicial Intervention in Convening Meetings and Regulating Corporate Finance

The Judicial Interpretation and Application of "Status Quo" Orders in Indian Law

“Making Preparation to Commit Dacoity” under Indian Penal Law: Statutory Framework, Judicial Interpretation and Evidentiary Challenges

Analysis of Section 93 of the Delhi Police Act, 1978

Analysis of Section 14 of the EPF Act, 1952

Section 206 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872: Doctrine of Reasonable Notice in Revocation of Agency