India Columns

Revisiting the Power to Cancel Bail under Section 439(2) CrPC

Date: Feb 27, 2025

Revisiting the Power to Cancel Bail under Section 439(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 Introduction Section 439(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (“CrPC”) vests the High Court and...

The Legal Labyrinth of Property Conveyance via General Power of Attorney in India

Date: Feb 27, 2025

The Legal Labyrinth of Property Conveyance via General Power of Attorney in India: An Analysis of Judicial Scrutiny and Validity I. Introduction The conveyance of immovable property in India is...

Analysis of "Seven Days Clear Notice" in Indian Law

Date: Feb 27, 2025

The Doctrine of 'Clear Days' in Notice Periods: An Analysis of "Seven Days Clear Notice" under Indian Law Introduction The issuance of notice is a fundamental requirement in legal and administrative...

Non-Cognizable Reports in Indian Criminal Procedure

Date: Feb 27, 2025

Navigating the Procedural Nuances of Non-Cognizable Reports under Indian Criminal Law Introduction The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) meticulously delineates the powers and procedures for...

Section 35 NDPS Act: Presumption of Culpable Mental State

Date: Feb 27, 2025

The Presumption of Culpable Mental State under Section 35 of the NDPS Act: A Judicial Analysis Introduction The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act) is a stringent piece of...

Analysis of Section 9A of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947

Date: Feb 27, 2025

The Mandate of Dialogue: A Scholarly Analysis of Section 9A of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 Introduction Section 9A of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 ("the ID Act") stands as a cornerstone of...

Analysis of Section 36A(4) NDPS Act

Date: Feb 27, 2025

An Analysis of Section 36A(4) of the NDPS Act, 1985: Investigative Timelines, Extension Procedures, and the Right to Default Bail in India Introduction The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances...

An Analysis of Section 18 of the Registration Act, 1908: Optional Registration and its Implications in Indian Property Law

Date: Feb 27, 2025

An Analysis of Section 18 of the Registration Act, 1908: Optional Registration and its Implications in Indian Property Law Introduction The Registration Act, 1908 (hereinafter "the Act") is a...

Proof of Readiness and Willingness under Indian Specific Relief Jurisprudence

Date: Feb 27, 2025

Proof of Readiness and Willingness under Indian Specific Relief Jurisprudence Introduction Section 16(c) of the Specific Relief Act, 1963 (“SRA”) bars the equitable remedy of specific performance to...

Re-examining Section 13(1)(e) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988: Doctrinal Foundations, Evidentiary Challenges, and Emerging Trends

Date: Feb 27, 2025

Re-examining Section 13(1)(e) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988: Doctrinal Foundations, Evidentiary Challenges, and Emerging Trends 1. Introduction Section 13(1)(e) of the Prevention of...

Carriage of Passengers in Goods Vehicles in India: A Legal Analysis of Insurer's Liability

Date: Feb 27, 2025

Carriage of Passengers in Goods Vehicles in India: A Legal Analysis of Insurer's Liability Introduction The carriage of passengers in goods vehicles has been a contentious issue within the framework...

Evidentiary Value of Identification When Accused is Not Identified Before Court

Date: Feb 27, 2025

The Labyrinth of Identification: Evidentiary Scrutiny When an Accused is Not Identified Prior to Court Appearance in Indian Criminal Jurisprudence Introduction The identification of the accused is a...

Rigour and Reform: Judicial Approaches to Wills under the Indian Succession Act, 1925

Date: Feb 27, 2025

Rigour and Reform: Judicial Approaches to Wills under the Indian Succession Act, 1925 Introduction The law of wills in India is principally governed by the Indian Succession Act, 1925 (“ISA”)....

Section 26 of the Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Act, 1976: Pre-emptive Purchase, Transfer Restrictions, and Post-Repeal Jurisprudence

Date: Feb 26, 2025

Section 26 of the Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Act, 1976: Pre-emptive Purchase, Transfer Restrictions, and Post-Repeal Jurisprudence 1. Introduction Section 26 of the Urban Land (Ceiling and...

Intra-Court Appeals in India

Date: Feb 26, 2025

An Analytical Study of Intra-Court Appeals in Indian High Courts I. Introduction The Indian judicial system, characterized by its hierarchical structure, incorporates various appellate mechanisms to...

General Power of Attorney in Indian Law

Date: Feb 26, 2025

The General Power of Attorney in Indian Law: Nature, Scope, and Judicial Interpretation Introduction A Power of Attorney (PoA) is a significant legal instrument in Indian law, enabling a person (the...

The Evidentiary Value and Procedural Significance of Notarized Powers of Attorney in Indian Law

Date: Feb 25, 2025

The Evidentiary Value and Procedural Significance of Notarized Powers of Attorney in Indian Law Introduction A Power of Attorney (PoA) is a significant legal instrument that enables an individual...

The National Board for Wild Life: A Legal Analysis

Date: Feb 25, 2025

The National Board for Wild Life (NBWL): A Legal Analysis of its Constitution, Functions, and Judicial Affirmation in India Introduction The conservation and protection of wildlife are paramount...

Analyzing the Essential Ingredients of Abetment of Suicide under Indian Law

Date: Feb 24, 2025

Analyzing the Essential Ingredients of Abetment of Suicide under Indian Law Introduction The offence of abetment of suicide, codified under Section 306 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC), addresses...

The Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, 1966: A Comprehensive Legal Analysis

Date: Feb 24, 2025

The Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, 1966: A Comprehensive Legal Analysis of Urban Development and Land Use Regulation in Maharashtra Introduction The Maharashtra Regional and Town...