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Construction on a Suit Property: Jurisdictional Complexities, Equitable Reliefs and Doctrinal Evolution in Indian Law

Date: Jul 3, 2023

Construction on a Suit Property: Jurisdictional Complexities, Equitable Reliefs and Doctrinal Evolution in Indian Law Introduction Litigation concerning construction on a suit property commonly...

An Analytical Exposition of Section 3 of the Railway Property (Unlawful Possession) Act, 1966

Date: Jul 3, 2023

An Analytical Exposition of Section 3 of the Railway Property (Unlawful Possession) Act, 1966 Introduction The Railway Property (Unlawful Possession) Act, 1966 (hereinafter "the Act") is a special...

Appropriation of Payments under Section 59 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872

Date: Jun 30, 2023

The Debtor's Directive: An Analysis of Section 59 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, Concerning Appropriation of Payments Introduction The Indian Contract Act, 1872 ("the Act"), provides a...

Interim and Final Insurance Contracts in India: A Critical Analysis of Policies and Cover Notes

Date: Jun 30, 2023

Interim and Final Insurance Contracts in India: A Critical Analysis of Policies and Cover Notes Introduction The cover note occupies a pivotal yet often misunderstood position within Indian insurance...

Obligation of Appellate Authorities to Render Speaking Orders in India

Date: Jun 30, 2023

Obligation of Appellate Authorities to Render Speaking Orders in India Introduction The requirement that appellate authorities render reasoned (or “speaking”) orders is today a cornerstone of Indian...

Further Investigation under Section 173(8) CrPC in India

Date: Jun 28, 2023

The Evolving Jurisprudence of Further Investigation under Section 173(8) CrPC in India: Powers, Procedures, and Judicial Oversight Introduction Section 173(8) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973...

Appellate Authority under TNSEA

Date: Jun 28, 2023

The Appellate Authority under the Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments Act, 1947: An Analysis of Powers, Jurisdiction, and Procedure Introduction The Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments Act, 1947...

Unregistered Partnership Deeds under Indian Law: A Critical Analysis of Section 69 and Beyond

Date: Jun 28, 2023

Unregistered Partnership Deeds under Indian Law: A Critical Analysis of Section 69 and Beyond Introduction Registration of partnership firms in India is optional under the Indian Partnership Act,...

Further Investigation under Section 173(8) CrPC

Date: Jun 28, 2023

The Evolving Jurisprudence of Further Investigation under Section 173(8) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 Introduction The power of the police to conduct "further investigation" after the...

Section 18 of the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956: A Critical Analysis

Date: Jun 27, 2023

Section 18 of the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956: A Critical Analysis of the Right of Hindu Wives to Maintenance 1. Introduction Maintenance occupies a pivotal position in the Indian...

The Scope and Limits of Section 30 of the Advocates Act, 1961: A Critical Appraisal

Date: Jun 26, 2023

The Scope and Limits of Section 30 of the Advocates Act, 1961: A Critical Appraisal Abstract Section 30 of the Advocates Act, 1961 (“the Act”) proclaims an advocate’s entitlement as of right to...

Admission Processes in Deemed-to-be Universities in India: Constitutional and Statutory Perspectives

Date: Jun 21, 2023

Admission Processes in Deemed-to-be Universities in India: Constitutional and Statutory Perspectives Introduction “Deemed-to-be Universities” occupy a unique niche within India’s higher-education...

Analysis of Order 9 Rule 13 CPC

Date: Jun 15, 2023

An Exposition on Order 9 Rule 13 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908: Principles Governing the Setting Aside of Ex Parte Decrees in India Introduction The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC)...

Abuse of Dominant Position under Indian Competition Law

Date: Jun 15, 2023

Navigating the Contours of Dominance: An Analysis of Abuse of Dominant Position under Indian Competition Law Introduction The Competition Act, 2002 (hereinafter "the Act") fundamentally aims to...

Injunction Against Bank Guarantee in India

Date: Jun 12, 2023

The Law of Injunctions Against Bank Guarantees in India: Principles and Judicial Scrutiny Introduction Bank guarantees are indispensable instruments in modern commerce, serving as a linchpin for...

Price Variation Clauses in Indian Contract Law

Date: Jun 12, 2023

The Legal Framework and Judicial Interpretation of Price Variation Clauses in Indian Contract Law Introduction Price Variation Clauses (PVCs), also known as escalation clauses, are integral...

Survival of Causes of Action under Section 306 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925: A Critical Analysis

Date: Jun 12, 2023

Survival of Causes of Action under Section 306 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925: A Critical Analysis Introduction Section 306 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 (hereinafter “ISA 1925”) articulates...

Vacating Government Quarters in India: A Legal Analysis

Date: Jun 5, 2023

The Legal Framework Governing Vacation of Government Quarters in India: An Analytical Review Introduction The provision of residential accommodation to government employees is a significant welfare...

Section 50 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872: Opinion on Relationship Expressed by Conduct

Date: Jun 5, 2023

An Exposition of Section 50 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872: Admissibility of Opinion on Relationship Expressed by Conduct Introduction The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (hereinafter "the Act"), in its...

Analysis of Section 4 of the Indian Designs Act, 2000

Date: Jun 5, 2023

Navigating the Threshold of Registrability: A Scholarly Analysis of Section 4 of the Indian Designs Act, 2000 Introduction The Designs Act, 2000 ("the Act") serves as the principal legislation in...