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Delegation of Legislative Power and Conditional Legislation in India

Date: May 20, 2021

Delegation of Legislative Power and Conditional Legislation in India: Constitutional Contours and Judicial Evolution Introduction The modern administrative State is compelled to entrust myriad...

Analysis of the Maharashtra Civil Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1979

Date: May 7, 2021

A Scholarly Analysis of the Maharashtra Civil Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1979: Procedural Fairness and Judicial Interpretations Introduction The Maharashtra Civil Services (Discipline...

Analysis of the U.P. Sugarcane (Regulation of Supply and Purchase) Rules, 1954

Date: May 4, 2021

A Scholarly Analysis of the U.P. Sugarcane (Regulation of Supply and Purchase) Rules, 1954 Introduction The State of Uttar Pradesh, being a significant contributor to India's sugar production, has a...

Analysis of Section 26 of the General Clauses Act, 1897

Date: May 3, 2021

Section 26 of the General Clauses Act, 1897: A Pillar Against Double Punishment for the Same Offence in Indian Jurisprudence 1. Introduction The General Clauses Act, 1897 (hereinafter "GCA"), serves...

Reassessing the Andhra Pradesh Shops and Establishments Act, 1966: Legislative Scope, Judicial Interpretation, and Contemporary Challenges

Date: Apr 26, 2021

Reassessing the Andhra Pradesh Shops and Establishments Act, 1966: Legislative Scope, Judicial Interpretation, and Contemporary Challenges 1. Introduction Enacted with the object of securing humane...

Legal Analysis of Asset Transfers to Subsidiaries in India

Date: Apr 26, 2021

The Legal Labyrinth of Asset Transfers to Subsidiaries in India: A Corporate and Tax Law Analysis Introduction The transfer of assets from a holding company to its subsidiary is a quintessential...

Doctrine of Lis Pendens under Section 52, Transfer of Property Act, 1882: Contemporary Indian Jurisprudence

Date: Apr 26, 2021

Doctrine of Lis Pendens under Section 52, Transfer of Property Act, 1882: Contemporary Indian Jurisprudence 1 Introduction Section 52 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 (TPA) embodies the...

The Presidency Small Causes Court Act, 1882: A Jurisdictional Analysis

Date: Apr 20, 2021

The Presidency Small Causes Court Act, 1882: A Jurisdictional Labyrinth in Indian Urban Litigation I. Introduction: The Enduring Legacy of Specialized Justice The Presidency Small Causes Court Act,...

Analysis of Section 41 of the Presidency Small Cause Courts Act, 1882

Date: Apr 20, 2021

The Expansive and Exclusive Jurisdiction of Section 41 of the Presidency Small Cause Courts Act, 1882: A Doctrinal Analysis Introduction The Presidency Small Cause Courts Act, 1882 (hereinafter "PSCC...

Red-Herring Prospectus in Indian Securities Law: Statutory Architecture, Judicial Oversight, and Contemporary Issues

Date: Apr 19, 2021

Red-Herring Prospectus in Indian Securities Law: Statutory Architecture, Judicial Oversight, and Contemporary Issues Introduction The red-herring prospectus (RHP) is a cornerstone of India’s primary...

The Civil Revision Petition in India: Scope, Evolution, and Interplay with Constitutional Remedies

Date: Apr 9, 2021

The Civil Revision Petition in India: Scope, Evolution, and Interplay with Constitutional Remedies Introduction The Civil Revision Petition (CRP) is a significant procedural remedy within the Indian...

Special Courts and the Juridical Architecture of Anti-Land-Grabbing Laws in India

Date: Apr 9, 2021

Special Courts and the Juridical Architecture of Anti-Land-Grabbing Laws in India Introduction Land grabbing—broadly understood as the unlawful appropriation of land belonging to the State, public...

Is a Partnership Firm a “Person” in Indian Law? A Doctrinal and Jurisprudential Analysis

Date: Apr 8, 2021

Is a Partnership Firm a “Person” in Indian Law? A Doctrinal and Jurisprudential Analysis Introduction Whether a partnership firm constitutes a “person” in Indian law is a recurring question that cuts...

Withdrawal of Suits Without Liberty in India

Date: Apr 7, 2021

The Doctrine of Preclusion: Analyzing Withdrawal of Suits Without Liberty in Indian Civil Procedure Introduction The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC), provides a comprehensive framework for the...

Presumptions under Section 80 of the Indian Evidence Act 1872: Scope, Limits and Jurisprudential Trends

Date: Apr 7, 2021

Presumptions under Section 80 of the Indian Evidence Act 1872: Scope, Limits and Jurisprudential Trends 1. Introduction Section 80 of the Indian Evidence Act 1872 (hereinafter “Evidence Act”) confers...

Analysis of Section 35 CPC

Date: Apr 6, 2021

An Exposition on Section 35 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908: Principles and Judicial Application of Costs in Indian Civil Litigation I. Introduction The imposition and allocation of costs are...

The Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986: A Critical Analysis

Date: Apr 6, 2021

The Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986: A Critical Analysis of its Scope, Interpretation, and Challenges Introduction The Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act,...

Analysis of Section 147 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Date: Mar 25, 2021

An Analytical Exposition of Section 147 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973: Jurisdiction, Scope, and Procedural Nuances I. Introduction Chapter XII of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973...

The Appointment of an Outsider as an Enquiry Officer in Indian Disciplinary Proceedings

Date: Mar 23, 2021

The Appointment of an Outsider as an Enquiry Officer in Indian Disciplinary Proceedings: A Jurisprudential Analysis Introduction The edifice of administrative and service law in India is built upon...

Analysis of Section 15 of the Limitation Act, 1963

Date: Mar 10, 2021

An Analytical Study of Section 15 of the Limitation Act, 1963: Exclusion of Time in Computing Limitation Periods in India Introduction The Limitation Act, 1963 (hereinafter "the Act") is a crucial...

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