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Analysis of Section 46 of the Chotanagpur Tenancy Act, 1908

Date: Dec 17, 2020

An Exposition of Section 46 of the Chotanagpur Tenancy Act, 1908: Restrictions on Transfer and Protection of Raiyati Interests in India Introduction The Chotanagpur Tenancy Act, 1908 (hereinafter...

Legal Analysis of Failed Sterilization Operations in India

Date: Dec 7, 2020

The Tort of Medical Negligence in Failed Sterilization Operations: A Judicial Analysis in India Introduction Litigation arising from failed sterilization procedures represents a significant and...

Central Administrative Tribunal Rules: Constitutional Framework, Jurisprudence and Procedural Dynamics

Date: Dec 2, 2020

Central Administrative Tribunal Rules: Constitutional Framework, Jurisprudence and Procedural Dynamics Introduction The Central Administrative Tribunal (“CAT”) occupies a pivotal position in India’s...

Analysis of Shiksha Mitra Yojna

Date: Nov 18, 2020

The Shiksha Mitra Yojna in India: A Legal Scrutiny of Contractual Engagement, Regularization, and Educational Standards Introduction The Shiksha Mitra Yojna (Scheme for Friends of Education)...

Regulating the Silver Screen: A Critical Analysis of the Andhra Pradesh Cinemas (Regulation) Act, 1955

Date: Nov 9, 2020

Regulating the Silver Screen: A Critical Analysis of the Andhra Pradesh Cinemas (Regulation) Act, 1955 1. Introduction Motion-picture exhibition occupies a unique intersection of commerce, culture,...

Analysis of Section 21A of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955

Date: Nov 5, 2020

Analyzing Section 21A of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955: Scope, Interpretation, and Interplay with the Code of Civil Procedure Introduction The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 (HMA) is a cornerstone of family...

Analysis of Section 25 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955

Date: Nov 4, 2020

Permanent Alimony and Maintenance under Section 25 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955: A Judicial Exposition Introduction Section 25 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 (HMA) stands as a cornerstone of...

Civil Imprisonment in Execution Proceedings in India

Date: Nov 4, 2020

Civil Imprisonment in Execution Proceedings: A Critical Analysis of Indian Law Introduction The power of civil courts to order the arrest and detention of a judgment-debtor in a civil prison is one...

The Doctrine of 'Without Prejudice': A Scholarly Analysis of its Meaning and Application in Indian Law

Date: Nov 2, 2020

The Doctrine of 'Without Prejudice': A Scholarly Analysis of its Meaning and Application in Indian Law Introduction The phrase "without prejudice" is a term of art frequently employed in legal...

Running Accounts and the Law of Limitation in India: A Scholarly Analysis

Date: Nov 1, 2020

Running Accounts and the Law of Limitation in India: A Scholarly Analysis Introduction In the realm of commercial transactions, "running accounts" are a ubiquitous feature, facilitating ongoing...

Perjury and the Administration of Justice: A Critical Analysis of Section 191 of the Indian Penal Code

Date: Oct 30, 2020

Perjury and the Administration of Justice: A Critical Analysis of Section 191 of the Indian Penal Code Introduction Section 191 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860, provides the statutory definition...

Section 193 of the Indian Penal Code: Jurisprudential Contours and Contemporary Challenges

Date: Oct 30, 2020

Section 193 of the Indian Penal Code: Jurisprudential Contours and Contemporary Challenges Introduction Perjury and fabrication of evidence strike at the heart of the justice-delivery system by...

The Gujarat Court Fees Act, 2004 – Constitutional Foundations, Statutory Architecture and Jurisprudential Developments

Date: Oct 28, 2020

The Gujarat Court Fees Act, 2004 – Constitutional Foundations, Statutory Architecture and Jurisprudential Developments Introduction The levy of court fees occupies a unique intersection between the...

An Analysis of Section 9 of the Prevention of Fragmentation Acts in India: Penalties, Void Transactions, and Judicial Scrutiny

Date: Oct 12, 2020

An Analysis of Section 9 of the Prevention of Fragmentation Acts in India: Penalties, Void Transactions, and Judicial Scrutiny Introduction The issue of land fragmentation, characterized by the...

Analysis of the Bihar Excise Act

Date: Oct 12, 2020

The Bihar Excise Act: A Legal Analysis of Regulation, Prohibition, and Judicial Scrutiny Introduction The Bihar Excise Act, 1915 (originally the Bihar and Orissa Excise Act, 1915) stands as a...

Partition by Metes and Bounds in Indian Law

Date: Oct 7, 2020

An Analysis of Partition by Metes and Bounds in Indian Property Law Introduction Partition, in the context of Indian property law, signifies the division of joint property among co-owners, thereby...

Working Hours under the Factories Act, 1948

Date: Sep 30, 2020

An Analysis of Working Hours under the Factories Act, 1948 in India: Statutory Framework and Judicial Pronouncements Introduction The Factories Act, 1948 (hereinafter "the Act") is a cornerstone of...

Admissibility of Boundary Recitals in Third-Party Documents under Indian Evidence Law

Date: Sep 29, 2020

The Admissibility of Boundary Recitals in Documents Between Third Parties under Indian Evidence Law Introduction In the realm of property litigation in India, disputes concerning boundaries are...

Irreparable Loss and Injury: Doctrinal Foundations and Judicial Application in Indian Injunction Jurisprudence

Date: Sep 28, 2020

Irreparable Loss and Injury: Doctrinal Foundations and Judicial Application in Indian Injunction Jurisprudence 1. Introduction “Irreparable loss and injury” constitutes the third and often decisive...

Analysis of Section 27 of the General Clauses Act, 1897

Date: Sep 22, 2020

The Presumption of Service: A Critical Analysis of Section 27 of the General Clauses Act, 1897 Introduction The General Clauses Act, 1897 (hereinafter "the Act") serves as a foundational statute for...