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Re-imagining Land Tenure: A Critical Analysis of the U.P. Zamindari Abolition and Land Reforms Act, 1950

Date: Oct 6, 2023

Re-imagining Land Tenure: A Critical Analysis of the U.P. Zamindari Abolition and Land Reforms Act, 1950 Introduction The Uttar Pradesh Zamindari Abolition and Land Reforms Act, 1950 (hereinafter...

The Jurisprudence of Mutual Consent Divorce: An Analysis of Section 13-B of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955

Date: Oct 6, 2023

The Jurisprudence of Mutual Consent Divorce: An Analysis of Section 13-B of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 I. Introduction The enactment of Section 13-B of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 (hereinafter...

Section 154 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872: Judicial Discretion, Hostile Witnesses and Evidentiary Value

Date: Oct 4, 2023

Section 154 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872: Judicial Discretion, Hostile Witnesses and Evidentiary Value Introduction The architecture of the Indian law of evidence recognises that witnesses...

Inter Se Seniority of LDCE Promotees and Regular Promotees in Indian Service Jurisprudence

Date: Oct 4, 2023

Inter Se Seniority of LDCE Promotees and Regular Promotees in Indian Service Jurisprudence Introduction The determination of inter se seniority among government employees in India is a perennial...

“Admission is the Best Evidence”: Doctrinal and Jurisprudential Analysis under Indian Law

Date: Oct 4, 2023

“Admission is the Best Evidence”: Doctrinal and Jurisprudential Analysis under Indian Law 1. Introduction The maxim “admission is the best evidence” pervades Indian jurisprudence on proof. While the...

Disciplinary Proceedings in the Indian Banking Sector

Date: Oct 3, 2023

Navigating the Labyrinth: A Scholarly Analysis of Disciplinary Proceedings in the Indian Banking Sector I. Introduction The banking sector in India operates on a foundation of public trust and...

Order 30 Rule 1 CPC — Representation of Firms in Indian Civil Procedure

Date: Sep 29, 2023

Order 30 Rule 1 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908: Contemporary Judicial Interpretation and Practical Implications Introduction Order 30 Rule 1 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (“CPC”)...

“Liability Being Otherwise Admitted”: A Doctrinal and Jurisprudential Analysis under Indian Law

Date: Sep 29, 2023

“Liability Being Otherwise Admitted”: A Doctrinal and Jurisprudential Analysis under Indian Law 1. Introduction The phrase “liability being otherwise admitted” occupies a pivotal space in Indian...

Analyzing the Legal Framework Against Social Boycott in India

Date: Sep 29, 2023

An Analysis of Legal Frameworks Addressing Social Boycott in India: With Special Reference to the Maharashtra Protection of People from Social Boycott (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act,...

Analysis of Section 25, Indian Partnership Act, 1932

Date: Sep 29, 2023

The Expansive Horizon of Partner's Liability: A Juristic Analysis of Section 25 of the Indian Partnership Act, 1932 Introduction Section 25 of the Indian Partnership Act, 1932 (hereinafter "the...

Retirement of a Partner under Indian Partnership Law

Date: Sep 29, 2023

Retirement of a Partner under Indian Partnership Law: A Comprehensive Analysis Introduction The partnership, as a prevalent form of business organization in India, is governed primarily by the Indian...

An Exposition on the Imposition of Penalty under Section 10-A of the Central Sales Tax Act, 1956

Date: Sep 29, 2023

An Exposition on the Imposition of Penalty under Section 10-A of the Central Sales Tax Act, 1956 Introduction Section 10-A of the Central Sales Tax Act, 1956 (hereinafter "CST Act") provides for the...

Liability of a Partnership Firm under Indian Law: A Comprehensive Analysis

Date: Sep 29, 2023

Liability of a Partnership Firm under Indian Law: Joint and Several Responsibility, Agency Principles, and Continuity Across Structural Changes 1. Introduction The Indian law of partnership...

Irregular and Illegal Appointments in Indian Public Employment Law

Date: Sep 27, 2023

Irregular and Illegal Appointments under Indian Public Employment Law: Constitutional Doctrine, Judicial Trends, and Administrative Implications Introduction The classification of public appointments...

The Law of Forfeiture of Earnest Money in India: A Doctrinal Analysis

Date: Sep 27, 2023

The Law of Forfeiture of Earnest Money in India: A Doctrinal Analysis Introduction The concept of 'earnest money' is a well-established feature in the landscape of Indian contract law, particularly...

Section 404 IPC Analysis

Date: Sep 26, 2023

A Scholarly Analysis of Section 404 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860: Dishonest Misappropriation of Property Possessed by a Deceased Person Introduction Section 404 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)...

Error Apparent on the Face of the Record in Indian Law

Date: Sep 25, 2023

Unveiling the "Error Apparent on the Face of the Record": A Judicial Doctrine in Indian Law Introduction The doctrine of "error apparent on the face of the record" is a cornerstone of judicial review...

Interpreting Sections 326/34 of the Indian Penal Code: Common Intention and Grievous Hurt by Dangerous Weapons

Date: Sep 25, 2023

Interpreting Sections 326/34 of the Indian Penal Code: Common Intention and Grievous Hurt by Dangerous Weapons 1 · Introduction Sections 326 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) frequently...

Reconceptualising “Other Authorities” under Article 12 of the Indian Constitution

Date: Sep 22, 2023

Reconceptualising “Other Authorities” under Article 12 of the Indian Constitution 1. Introduction Article 12 of the Constitution of India defines the term “State” for the purposes of Part III,...

The National Litigation Policy of India: Striving for an Efficient and Responsible State Litigant

Date: Sep 22, 2023

The National Litigation Policy of India: Striving for an Efficient and Responsible State Litigant Introduction The Indian judicial system is characterized by a significant volume of litigation, a...