India Columns

Stigmatic Orders of Termination under Indian Service Jurisprudence

Date: Nov 20, 2024

Stigmatic Orders of Termination under Indian Service Jurisprudence Introduction Orders terminating employment frequently claim to be “simpliciter” yet may, in substance or form, cast a blemish on the...

An Analysis of Section 32G of the State Financial Corporations Act, 1951

Date: Nov 20, 2024

An Analysis of Section 32G of the State Financial Corporations Act, 1951: Scope, Procedure, and Judicial Interpretation Introduction The State Financial Corporations Act, 1951 (hereinafter "SFC Act")...

Section 3 of the Passports Act, 1967

Date: Nov 20, 2024

Section 3 of the Passports Act, 1967: Regulating Departure from India and its Constitutional Dimensions Introduction The Passports Act, 1967 (hereinafter "the Act") is the principal legislation in...

“Things Attached to the Earth” in Indian Law: A Cross-Domain Analysis of the Doctrine of Attachment

Date: Nov 19, 2024

“Things Attached to the Earth” in Indian Law: A Cross-Domain Analysis of the Doctrine of Attachment Abstract The expression “attached to the earth” is a pivotal legal concept in India, determining...

Reconciling Section 376 and Section 417 of the Indian Penal Code: Consent, Misconception of Fact, and the Promise-to-Marry Jurisprudence

Date: Nov 19, 2024

Reconciling Section 376 and Section 417 of the Indian Penal Code: Consent, Misconception of Fact, and the Promise-to-Marry Jurisprudence Introduction Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC)...

Analysis of Section 376B IPC

Date: Nov 19, 2024

An Analysis of Section 376B of the Indian Penal Code: Sexual Intercourse with a Separated Wife Introduction Section 376B of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) addresses the offense of sexual...

Ad-Interim Reliefs in Indian Law

Date: Nov 19, 2024

Understanding Ad-Interim Reliefs in Indian Law: Principles and Practice Introduction In the realm of Indian civil and commercial litigation, ad-interim reliefs represent a critical judicial tool...

Recall of Non-Bailable Warrants in India

Date: Nov 19, 2024

The Law and Procedure for Recall of Non-Bailable Warrants in India: A Judicial Analysis Introduction The issuance of a non-bailable warrant (NBW) is a coercive measure available to courts in India to...

Analysis of Order XLII Rule 1 CPC

Date: Nov 19, 2024

The Procedural Bridge: An Analysis of Order XLII Rule 1 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, and its Application of Order XLI to Second Appeals in India Introduction The Code of Civil Procedure,...

Injunction by Co-sharer in Indian Law

Date: Nov 19, 2024

The Labyrinth of Co-ownership: An Analysis of Injunctive Relief Among Co-sharers in Indian Law Introduction The concept of co-ownership, where two or more persons hold title to a property jointly, is...

Correction of Date of Birth in Service Records in India: A Legal Analysis

Date: Nov 18, 2024

Correction of Date of Birth in Service Records in India: A Legal Analysis Introduction The date of birth recorded in a government servant's service record is a critical determinant of their service...

Analysis of Rule 3 of the Electricity Rules, 2005

Date: Nov 18, 2024

Deciphering Captive Status: An Analysis of Rule 3 of the Electricity Rules, 2005 under Indian Law Introduction The Electricity Act, 2003 (hereinafter "the Act") heralded a new era in the Indian power...

The Bar of Limitation in Indian Law: A Scholarly Analysis of Criminal and Consumer Complaints

Date: Nov 15, 2024

The Bar of Limitation in Indian Law: A Scholarly Analysis of Criminal and Consumer Complaints I. Introduction The doctrine of limitation is a cornerstone of procedural jurisprudence, designed to...

Exceptions to Liability under Section 124-A of the Railways Act, 1989

Date: Nov 14, 2024

Exceptions to Liability: A Scholarly Analysis of the Proviso to Section 124-A of the Railways Act, 1989 Introduction Section 124-A of the Railways Act, 1989 (hereinafter "the Act") represents a...

Cheating under Indian Penal Law: Essential Ingredients and Jurisprudential Trajectory

Date: Nov 14, 2024

Cheating under Indian Penal Law: Essential Ingredients and Jurisprudential Trajectory Introduction Cheating under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) occupies a pivotal position in criminal jurisprudence,...

Denial of Promotional Avenues in Indian Public Service

Date: Nov 14, 2024

Denial of Promotional Avenues in Indian Public Service: A Constitutional and Judicial Analysis Introduction The provision of adequate promotional avenues is a cornerstone of an efficient, motivated,...

De-notification of Land Acquisition in India: Legal Framework and Judicial Perspectives

Date: Nov 13, 2024

De-notification of Land Acquisition in India: Legal Framework and Judicial Perspectives Introduction The power of the State to acquire private land for public purposes, an embodiment of the doctrine...

Analysis of Section 17 of the Customs Act, 1962

Date: Nov 12, 2024

An Analysis of Section 17 of the Customs Act, 1962: Assessment, Self-Assessment, and Procedural Imperatives in Indian Customs Law Introduction Section 17 of the Customs Act, 1962 ("the Act") is a...

Writ Petitions Seeking Registration of FIR in India: Jurisdiction, Remedies, and Judicial Restraint

Date: Nov 12, 2024

Writ Petitions Seeking Registration of FIR in India: Jurisdiction, Remedies, and Judicial Restraint 1. Introduction In contemporary Indian practice, litigants frequently invoke writ jurisdiction...

Section 36 of the Indian Penal Code: Conceptual Foundations, Jurisprudential Evolution, and Contemporary Relevance

Date: Nov 12, 2024

Section 36 of the Indian Penal Code: Conceptual Foundations, Jurisprudential Evolution, and Contemporary Relevance Introduction Section 36 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) provides that “wherever...