India Columns

The Adjudicatory Role of the Charity Commissioner in Processing Change Reports under Indian Trust Law

Date: Mar 26, 2025

The Adjudicatory Role of the Charity Commissioner in Processing Change Reports: A Procedural and Jurisdictional Analysis under the Bombay Public Trusts Act, 1950 Introduction The administration and...

Section 147 of the Railways Act, 1989 – Trespass, Summary Eviction, and Constitutional Scrutiny

Date: Mar 26, 2025

Section 147 of the Railways Act, 1989: Trespass, Summary Eviction, and Constitutional Scrutiny 1. Introduction Section 147 of the Railways Act, 1989 (“the Act”) criminalises unauthorised entry upon...

The Solemnization of Marriage under Section 7 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955: A Judicial Exposition

Date: Mar 26, 2025

The Solemnization of Marriage under Section 7 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955: A Judicial Exposition Introduction The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 (hereinafter "the Act") was a landmark piece of...

Section 4 of MOFA: A Comprehensive Legal Analysis

Date: Mar 26, 2025

An Analysis of Section 4 of the Maharashtra Ownership Flats Act, 1963: Requirements, Implications, and Judicial Scrutiny Introduction The Maharashtra Ownership Flats (Regulation of the Promotion of...

Legal Analysis of The Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 1954

Date: Mar 26, 2025

Regulating Health-Related Advertisements: A Legal Analysis of India's Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 1954 Introduction The Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable...

Analysis of the Central Civil Services and Civil Posts (Upper Age Limit for Direct Recruitment) Rules, 1998

Date: Mar 25, 2025

An Examination of the Central Civil Services and Civil Posts (Upper Age Limit for Direct Recruitment) Rules, 1998: Interpretation and Application in Indian Public Employment Introduction The...

Regularization of Daily Wagers in India

Date: Mar 25, 2025

The Evolving Jurisprudence of Regularization for Daily Wagers in India: A Critical Analysis Introduction The engagement of daily wage workers in public services in India has been a persistent and...

The Juristic Personality of a Company under Indian Law

Date: Mar 25, 2025

The Juristic Personality of a Company under Indian Law: A Doctrinal Analysis Introduction The concept of a company as a 'juristic person' is a cornerstone of modern corporate law, including in India....

Ceiling Surplus Land in India: Determination, Vesting, and Redistribution – A Jurisprudential Analysis

Date: Mar 25, 2025

Ceiling Surplus Land in India: Determination, Vesting, and Redistribution – A Jurisprudential Analysis Introduction The concept of “ceiling surplus land” constitutes the fulcrum of India’s...

Analysis of Section 233 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872

Date: Mar 25, 2025

The Ambit of Third-Party Claims under Section 233 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872: Navigating Principal and Agent Liability Introduction The law of agency, a cornerstone of commercial transactions,...

Petition under Section 317 Cr.P.C.

Date: Mar 25, 2025

An Exposition on Petitions under Section 317 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973: Judicial Interpretation and Procedural Imperatives in India I. Introduction The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973...

Lifting the Corporate Veil in Indian Jurisprudence

Date: Mar 25, 2025

The Doctrine of Lifting the Corporate Veil in Indian Jurisprudence: Principles, Applications, and Judicial Scrutiny Introduction The cornerstone of modern company law is the principle of separate...

Closure Reports and Protest Petitions in Indian Criminal Law

Date: Mar 25, 2025

The Procedural Labyrinth: Navigating Closure Reports and Protest Petitions in Indian Criminal Jurisprudence Introduction The Indian criminal justice system, codified primarily within the Code of...

Revisiting Section 20 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881: Scope, Presumptions, and Jurisprudential Developments

Date: Mar 24, 2025

Revisiting Section 20 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881: Scope, Presumptions, and Jurisprudential Developments 1  Introduction Section 20 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (hereinafter...

Doctrine of “Similarly Situated Persons” in Indian Constitutional Jurisprudence

Date: Mar 24, 2025

Doctrine of “Similarly Situated Persons” in Indian Constitutional Jurisprudence Introduction The phrase “similarly situated persons” has become a touchstone for determining the legality of...

Valuation of Export Goods under Indian Customs Law: Jurisprudential Evolution and Contemporary Challenges

Date: Mar 24, 2025

Valuation of Export Goods under Indian Customs Law: Jurisprudential Evolution and Contemporary Challenges 1. Introduction Determining the value of export consignments is central to customs...

Analysis of Order 16 Rule 1 CPC

Date: Mar 24, 2025

Order 16 Rule 1 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908: A Comprehensive Analysis of Its Principles, Application, and Judicial Interpretation in India Introduction Order 16 Rule 1 of the Code of Civil...

Departmental Proceedings After Retirement: An Indian Legal Analysis

Date: Mar 24, 2025

Departmental Proceedings After Retirement: Scope, Limits, and Jurisprudential Trends in Indian Law Introduction Retirement ordinarily severs the master–servant relationship and ends the employer’s...

Clause “Fourthly” of Section 300 IPC: Knowledge-Based Murder Liability in Indian Criminal Jurisprudence

Date: Mar 24, 2025

Clause “Fourthly” of Section 300 IPC: Knowledge-Based Murder Liability in Indian Criminal Jurisprudence 1. Introduction Section 300 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) transforms “culpable homicide”...

Cancellation of Gift Deeds in Indian Law: A Comprehensive Analysis

Date: Mar 23, 2025

The Law on Cancellation of Gift Deeds in India: An Analytical Review Introduction A gift, or 'Hiba' in Muslim law, represents a voluntary transfer of ownership of property without consideration. In...