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Analysis of the All India Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1969

Date: Sep 6, 2021

A Scholarly Analysis of the All India Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1969: Procedural Framework and Judicial Scrutiny Introduction The All India Services (AIS), comprising the Indian...

Gujarat Agricultural Produce Markets Rules, 1965 – A Jurisprudential and Constitutional Analysis

Date: Sep 6, 2021

Gujarat Agricultural Produce Markets Rules, 1965 – A Jurisprudential and Constitutional Analysis Introduction The Gujarat Agricultural Produce Markets Rules, 1965 (“1965 Rules”) constitute the...

Section 31 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963

Date: Sep 3, 2021

An Analysis of Section 31 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963: The Remedy of Cancellation of Instruments I. Introduction The Specific Relief Act, 1963 (hereinafter "SRA") is a cornerstone of Indian...

Analysis of Rule 16.24 of the Punjab Police Rules, 1934

Date: Sep 3, 2021

An Analysis of Rule 16.24 of the Punjab Police Rules, 1934: Procedural Safeguards in Departmental Inquiries Introduction Rule 16.24 of the Punjab Police Rules, 1934 (hereinafter "PPR, 1934"), stands...

Convictions under Section 493 of the Indian Penal Code: Jurisprudential Analysis and Contemporary Challenges

Date: Sep 3, 2021

Convictions under Section 493 of the Indian Penal Code: Jurisprudential Analysis and Contemporary Challenges 1. Introduction Section 493 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (“IPC”) criminalises a man’s...

Analysis of the Jharkhand Regional Development Act

Date: Aug 31, 2021

An Analytical Study of the Jharkhand Regional Development Act: Framework, Implementation, and Judicial Interpretation Introduction The planned development of regions within a state is a critical...

The Gujarat Municipalities Act, 1963

Date: Aug 27, 2021

The Gujarat Municipalities Act, 1963: A Scholarly Examination of its Framework, Implementation, and Judicial Interpretation in India Introduction The Gujarat Municipalities Act, 1963 (hereinafter...

Analysis of Section 36 of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947

Date: Aug 26, 2021

Representation of Parties in Industrial Adjudication: An Analysis of Section 36 of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 Introduction The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 (hereinafter "IDA" or "the Act") is...

Maintenance and Section 18 of the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956: Judicial Trends and Doctrinal Nuances

Date: Aug 23, 2021

Maintenance and Section 18 of the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956: Judicial Trends and Doctrinal Nuances Introduction “Maintenance” in Indian private law denotes the financial support a...

A Scholarly Analysis of the Orissa House Rent Control Legislation

Date: Aug 3, 2021

A Scholarly Analysis of the Orissa House Rent Control Legislation: Evolution, Application, and Judicial Interpretation Introduction The legislative framework governing landlord-tenant relationships...

Analysis of Section 11 of the TRAI Act, 1997

Date: Aug 2, 2021

An Exposition on the Functions and Powers of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India under Section 11 of the TRAI Act, 1997 Introduction The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997...

Restrictive Trade Practices in India

Date: Jul 27, 2021

Restrictive Trade Practices in India: A Scholarly Analysis under the Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Act, 1969 Introduction The concept of 'restrictive trade practice' (RTP) has been a...

Mortgage by Deposit of Title Deeds under Section 58(f) of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882

Date: Jul 19, 2021

Mortgage by Deposit of Title Deeds under Section 58(f) of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882: A Comprehensive Legal Analysis Introduction Section 58(f) of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882...

Non-Practising Allowance in India: Legal Framework and Judicial Scrutiny

Date: Jul 14, 2021

Non-Practising Allowance in India: A Comprehensive Legal Analysis Introduction Non-Practising Allowance (NPA) is a significant component of the remuneration structure for certain categories of...

The West Bengal Thika Tenancy (Acquisition and Regulation) Act, 2001

Date: Jul 14, 2021

The West Bengal Thika Tenancy (Acquisition and Regulation) Act, 2001: A Comprehensive Legal Analysis Introduction The West Bengal Thika Tenancy (Acquisition and Regulation) Act, 2001 (West Bengal Act...

Disputes Concerning Common (Party) Walls in Indian Property Law

Date: Jul 13, 2021

Disputes Concerning Common (Party) Walls in Indian Property Law Introduction Urban densification and subdivision of ancestral property have multiplied conflicts over “common” or “party” walls in...

The Provincial Small Cause Courts Act, 1887 – Jurisdictional Architecture, Procedural Nuances and Contemporary Judicial Trends

Date: Jun 3, 2021

The Provincial Small Cause Courts Act, 1887 – Jurisdictional Architecture, Procedural Nuances and Contemporary Judicial Trends 1. Introduction Enacted to secure swift and inexpensive adjudication of...

The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, 1966: Judicial Incorporation and Transformative Potential in India

Date: May 26, 2021

The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, 1966: Judicial Incorporation and Transformative Potential in India 1. Introduction The International Covenant on Economic, Social...

Licensing Infractions under Sections 28/112 of the Delhi Police Act 1978: A Doctrinal and Jurisprudential Analysis

Date: May 25, 2021

Licensing Infractions under Sections 28/112 of the Delhi Police Act 1978: A Doctrinal and Jurisprudential Analysis 1. Introduction Sections 28 and 112 of the Delhi Police Act 1978 (“DPA”) constitute...

Simultaneous Execution Petitions in Indian Civil Procedure

Date: May 21, 2021

Simultaneous Execution Petitions in Indian Civil Procedure: A Scholarly Analysis Introduction The execution of a decree is the process by which a decree-holder compels the judgment-debtor to satisfy...