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U.P. Control of Goondas Act, 1970: Constitutional Validity, Procedural Safeguards and Judicial Interpretation

Date: Aug 13, 2024

U.P. Control of Goondas Act, 1970: Constitutional Validity, Procedural Safeguards and Judicial Interpretation Introduction Preventive legislation in India reflects a perennial struggle between the...

The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967: A Judicial Exposition

Date: Aug 12, 2024

The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967: Navigating Security Imperatives and Constitutional Safeguards in India Introduction The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA) stands as...

Undertakings Given to Courts in India

Date: Aug 12, 2024

The Nature, Scope, and Enforcement of Undertakings Given to Courts in India: A Juridical Analysis Introduction In the administration of justice within the Indian legal system, an "undertaking given...

Analysis of Section 83 of the Registration Act, 1908

Date: Aug 12, 2024

The Scope and Application of Section 83 of the Registration Act, 1908: A Procedural Safeguard or a Bar on Private Prosecution? Introduction The Registration Act, 1908 ("the Act") is a cornerstone of...

The Enforceability of Memoranda of Understanding in Indian Law

Date: Aug 12, 2024

The Enforceability of Memoranda of Understanding in Indian Jurisprudence: A Comprehensive Analysis Introduction A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is a frequently utilized instrument in the...

Section 24 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 – Doctrine of Partial Illegality and Severability

Date: Aug 12, 2024

Section 24 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872: Doctrine of Partial Illegality and Severability Introduction Section 24 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 (ICA) addresses the validity of agreements in...

The Legal Regime of Eco-Sensitive Zones in India: Balancing Conservation and Development

Date: Aug 12, 2024

The Legal Regime of Eco-Sensitive Zones in India: Balancing Conservation and Development Introduction Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZs), also known as Ecologically Fragile Areas (EFAs), are areas notified...

Agricultural Land Capital Gain in India

Date: Aug 12, 2024

Determining Capital Gains Tax Liability on Sale of Agricultural Land in India: A Judicial and Statutory Analysis Introduction The taxation of capital gains arising from the transfer of agricultural...

An Analysis of Section 413 of the Indian Penal Code: Habitually Dealing in Stolen Property

Date: Aug 12, 2024

An Analysis of Section 413 of the Indian Penal Code: Habitually Dealing in Stolen Property Introduction The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) provides a comprehensive framework for criminal offences in...

Ignorantia Juris Non Excusat in Indian Law

Date: Aug 12, 2024

Ignorantia Juris Non Excusat: A Critical Examination of its Application and Nuances in Indian Jurisprudence Introduction The ancient legal maxim ignorantia juris non excusat, or ignorantia legis...

Deconstructing Obscenity and Annoyance: A Judicial Exposition of Section 294 of the Indian Penal Code

Date: Aug 9, 2024

Deconstructing Obscenity and Annoyance: A Judicial Exposition of Section 294 of the Indian Penal Code Introduction Section 294 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC), stands as a statutory sentinel at...

Section 294 of the Indian Penal Code: Contemporary Interpretation and Challenges

Date: Aug 9, 2024

Section 294 of the Indian Penal Code: Contemporary Interpretation and Challenges 1. Introduction Section 294 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (“IPC”) criminalises obscene acts, songs or utterances in...

Award Passed by Ombudsman in India

Date: Aug 9, 2024

The Legal Edifice of Ombudsman Awards in India: Powers, Procedures, and Judicial Scrutiny Introduction The institution of the Ombudsman has gained significant traction in the Indian administrative...

Registration of a Sale Deed as Notice to the Public: A Juridical Analysis under Indian Law

Date: Aug 9, 2024

Registration of a Sale Deed as Notice to the Public: A Juridical Analysis under Indian Law I. Introduction The principle that the registration of a deed relating to immovable property operates as...

Re-examining Section 268 IPC: Contemporary Dimensions of Public Nuisance in India

Date: Aug 9, 2024

Re-examining Section 268 of the Indian Penal Code: Contemporary Dimensions of Public Nuisance Introduction Section 268 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (“IPC”) defines public nuisance and constitutes...

Analysis of Section 25FF of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947

Date: Aug 8, 2024

An Analytical Study of Section 25FF of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947: Compensation and Continuity on Transfer of Undertakings 1. Introduction The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 (hereinafter "the...

Revisiting Order IX Rule 7 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908: Jurisprudential Developments and Contemporary Application

Date: Aug 8, 2024

Revisiting Order IX Rule 7 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908: Jurisprudential Developments and Contemporary Application 1. Introduction Order IX Rule 7 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (“CPC”)...

An Analysis of the Railway Services (Pension) Rules, 1993

Date: Aug 8, 2024

A Comprehensive Analysis of the Railway Services (Pension) Rules, 1993: Interpretation and Application in Indian Jurisprudence Introduction The Railway Services (Pension) Rules, 1993 (hereinafter...

Analysis of Section 25FFF of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947

Date: Aug 8, 2024

An Analytical Exposition of Section 25FFF of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947: Compensation for Closure of Undertakings in India Introduction The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 (hereinafter "IDA,...

The Legal Labyrinth of Temple Inam Lands in India: A Jurisprudential Analysis

Date: Aug 8, 2024

The Legal Labyrinth of Temple Inam Lands in India: A Jurisprudential Analysis I. Introduction The concept of 'Inam' lands, derived from an Arabic word meaning reward or favour, represents a...