India Columns

Revisiting the Uttar Pradesh Rent Control Regime: A Scholarly Analysis of the U.P. Urban Buildings (Regulation of Letting, Rent and Eviction) Act, 1972

Date: Dec 17, 2009

Revisiting the Uttar Pradesh Rent Control Regime: A Scholarly Analysis of the U.P. Urban Buildings (Regulation of Letting, Rent and Eviction) Act, 1972 1. Introduction The U.P. Urban Buildings...

Easements of Light and Air in Indian Law

Date: Feb 17, 2009

The Easement of Light and Air in Indian Law: Acquisition, Nature, and Enforcement Introduction The right to light and air is a significant proprietary right, essential for the comfortable enjoyment...

Analysis of The Medicinal and Toilet Preparations (Excise Duties) Act, 1955

Date: Dec 18, 2008

An In-Depth Analysis of The Medicinal and Toilet Preparations (Excise Duties) Act, 1955: Legislative Competence, Taxation, and Judicial Scrutiny in India Introduction The Medicinal and Toilet...

Revisiting the Andhra Pradesh (Telangana Area) Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act, 1950: Judicial Interpretation and Contemporary Relevance

Date: May 9, 2008

Revisiting the Andhra Pradesh (Telangana Area) Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act, 1950: Judicial Interpretation and Contemporary Relevance Introduction The Andhra Pradesh (Telangana Area) Tenancy...

Re-Examining “Lay-Off” under Section 2(kkk) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947: Doctrinal Foundations and Jurisprudential Developments

Date: Mar 2, 2008

Re-Examining “Lay-Off” under Section 2(kkk) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947: Doctrinal Foundations and Jurisprudential Developments Introduction Section 2(kkk) of the Industrial Disputes Act,...

Analysis of Andhra Pradesh Cinemas (Regulation) Rules

Date: Nov 16, 2006

The Andhra Pradesh Cinemas (Regulation) Rules: A Juridical Analysis of Regulatory Powers, Licensing, and Judicial Scrutiny Introduction The exhibition of cinematograph films in India has long been a...

Debts under Hindu Law: Doctrine, Classification and Enforcement

Date: Mar 25, 2004

Debts under Hindu Law: Doctrine, Classification and Enforcement 1. Introduction Under classical Hindu jurisprudence debt possesses a dual character—it is simultaneously a legal obligation and a moral...

Life-Interest Surrender under Indian Law: Doctrinal Evolution and Contemporary Relevance

Date: Nov 6, 2001

Life-Interest Surrender under Indian Law: Doctrinal Evolution and Contemporary Relevance Introduction The surrender of a life interest holds a distinctive place in Indian private law. Historically...

An Analysis of Section 47 of the Hyderabad Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act, 1950

Date: Nov 1, 2000

A Scholarly Analysis of Section 47 of the Hyderabad Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act, 1950: Mandate, Interpretation, and Legislative Evolution Introduction The Hyderabad Tenancy and Agricultural...

Promissory Notes Payable on Demand in Indian Law

Date: May 2, 2000

Promissory Notes Payable on Demand in Indian Law: A Comprehensive Analysis Introduction A promissory note, as defined under Section 4 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (hereinafter "NIA,...

Declaration of Dividends by a Company under Indian Law: An Analytical Overview

Date: Sep 27, 1991

Declaration of Dividends by a Company under Indian Law: An Analytical Overview 1. Introduction Dividend policy sits at the intersection of company law, taxation, and corporate finance. In India, the...