India Columns

Judicial Interpretation of the U.P. Regularization of Daily Wages Appointment on Group ‘D’ Posts Rules, 2001

Date: Jul 2, 2024

Judicial Interpretation of the U.P. Regularization of Daily Wages Appointment on Group ‘D’ Posts Rules, 2001 1. Introduction Pre-carious engagement of daily-rated labour in the lower rungs of public...

Discharge of Accused under Section 245(2) CrPC: A Procedural Safeguard

Date: Jul 2, 2024

Discharge of an Accused under Section 245(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973: An Analysis of Scope and Judicial Interpretation in India Introduction The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973...

Legal Analysis of Cow Slaughter Prohibition in India

Date: Jul 2, 2024

A Constitutional Exegesis of Cow Slaughter Prohibition in India: Balancing Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles, and Evolving Judicial Precedents Introduction The legislative framework...

Discharge under Section 239 CrPC

Date: Jul 2, 2024

Discharge of an Accused under Section 239 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973: A Judicial Scrutiny in Indian Law Introduction The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) provides a comprehensive...

The Evolving Right of Victims to Engage Counsel in Indian Criminal Procedure

Date: Jul 1, 2024

The Evolving Right of Victims to Engage Counsel in Indian Criminal Procedure Introduction The Indian criminal justice system has witnessed a significant jurisprudential shift towards victimocentrism,...

The Entitlement of Auction Purchasers to Refund in India: A Comprehensive Legal Analysis

Date: Jul 1, 2024

The Entitlement of Auction Purchasers to Refund in India: A Comprehensive Legal Analysis Introduction Court-conducted auction sales are a critical component of the execution of decrees and orders in...

Reinstatement Without Back Wages in Indian Labour Law

Date: Jul 1, 2024

Reinstatement Without Back Wages in Indian Labour Law: Principles, Precedents, and Practice Introduction The remedy of reinstatement is a cornerstone of industrial adjudication in India, designed to...

Proving the Contents of a Document under Indian Evidence Law

Date: Jul 1, 2024

Proving the Contents of a Document under Indian Evidence Law: Statutory Framework, Jurisprudential Evolution, and Contemporary Challenges Introduction The question of how and when the contents of a...

Agricultural Land and the SARFAESI Act: Statutory Exemption, Judicial Tests, and Emerging Jurisprudence

Date: Jul 1, 2024

Agricultural Land and the SARFAESI Act: Statutory Exemption, Judicial Tests, and Emerging Jurisprudence 1. Introduction Section 31(i) of the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and...

Judicial Approaches to the Prevention of Food Adulteration in India: Procedural Safeguards, Substantive Standards, and Emerging Challenges

Date: Jul 1, 2024

Judicial Approaches to the Prevention of Food Adulteration in India: Procedural Safeguards, Substantive Standards, and Emerging Challenges 1  Introduction Food adulteration endangers public health,...

Karnataka Irrigation (Levy of Betterment Contribution and Water Rate) Act, 1957 – A Critical Appraisal

Date: Jun 28, 2024

Karnataka Irrigation (Levy of Betterment Contribution and Water Rate) Act, 1957 – A Critical Appraisal Introduction Since the reorganisation of States in 1956, Karnataka (then Mysore) has pursued a...

Sentinel on the Qui Vive: Judicial Vigilance and Self-Restraint in Indian Constitutional Law

Date: Jun 28, 2024

Sentinel on the Qui Vive: Judicial Vigilance and Self-Restraint in Indian Constitutional Law Introduction The epigram “sentinel on the qui vive” encapsulates the Supreme Court’s self-conception as a...

Res Alios Acta in Indian Jurisprudence

Date: Jun 28, 2024

Res Alios Acta in Indian Jurisprudence: The Principle of Privity and its Exceptions 1. Introduction The maxim res inter alios acta alteri nocere non debet—a thing done between others ought not to...

Land Acquisition and Requisition in India: A Comprehensive Legal Analysis

Date: Jun 26, 2024

Land Acquisition and Requisition in India: A Comprehensive Legal Analysis Introduction The power of the State to compulsorily take private property for public purposes is an inherent attribute of...

Section 13(2) of the SARFAESI Act, 2002 — Procedural Rigour, Substantive Fairness, and Emerging Jurisprudence

Date: Jun 26, 2024

Section 13(2) of the SARFAESI Act, 2002 — Procedural Rigour, Substantive Fairness, and Emerging Jurisprudence 1. Introduction Section 13(2) of the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial...

Defining 'Civic Amenity' in Indian Urban Development Law

Date: Jun 25, 2024

Defining 'Civic Amenity' in Indian Urban Development Law: A Juridical Analysis with Special Reference to the Bangalore Development Authority Act, 1976 Introduction The concept of 'civic amenity' is...

Legal Analysis of Abadi Deh

Date: Jun 24, 2024

The Legal Framework of 'Abadi Deh' in India: A Comprehensive Analysis I. Introduction The term 'Abadi Deh' holds significant importance in the land revenue and administration systems of India,...

The Legal Framework of Abadi Deh Land in India

Date: Jun 24, 2024

The Legal Framework of Abadi Deh Land in India: A Juridical Analysis of Ownership, Use, and Dispute Resolution I. Introduction In the intricate tapestry of Indian land revenue law, the term 'Abadi...

Analysis of Section 66A of the IT Act

Date: Jun 21, 2024

An Analysis of Section 66A of the Information Technology Act, 2000: From Enactment to Unconstitutionality and Its Lingering Shadow Introduction Section 66A of the Information Technology Act, 2000...

Revisional Dismissals for Default in Indian Jurisprudence: Doctrine, Procedure, and Remedial Possibilities

Date: Jun 21, 2024

Revisional Dismissals for Default: Jurisdictional Limits and Remedial Pathways in Indian Law 1. Introduction Dismissal of a revision petition for default—whether in civil or criminal...