Blogs
What is Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)?
March 13, 2022 • Suryasikha Ray
This article deals with the emergence and various aspects of Corporate Social Responsibility in the modern day circumstances.
Maintenance under CrPC
March 13, 2022 • Suryasikha Ray
This article examines the scope and ambit of Maintenance under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 which is a secular social justice legislation aimed to provide speedy remedy and prevention of vagrancy and destitution among dependents of financially capable persons.
Parole: Political Connections & A Getaway from Crime?
Feb. 24, 2022 • PRATEEK MUDGAL
The concept of parole has been one of the significant redemption processes. It is a kind of leverage that is granted to inmates to become law-abiding citizens. It is an effective mechanism for the rehabilitation of prisoners. Though the trends have shifted, and the true objective has been overshadowed giving rise to discrimination. The rich and politically influential groups have used this privilege as a breakthrough in the crime committed. This article gives a runup to the concept of parole, its uses and misuses, and the case laws which makes us understand the true status of this concept.
Dog Tracking as an Evidence: Reliable or Not?
Feb. 24, 2022 • PRATEEK MUDGAL
The non-uniformity in the acceptance of evidence brought by tracker dogs has been discussed throughout the paper. This article pinpoints the reservation of admissibility of such evidence, various cases have been cited in this article to get a clear view of the perspective of credibility in case of dog tracking evidence. There have been several instances where the dog handler’s version is also required. The article has also focused upon the perspective of other international judicial authorities on the reliability of such evidence.
Critical Analysis: Major Changes in Family Law over the Years in India
Feb. 24, 2022 • PRATEEK MUDGAL
The family is considered as a bedrock for civilization. It is a set of human beings who are correlated, and they share all human emotions, follow norms and practice customs. To protect this the constitution has enacted family laws which governs all family laws. This article highlights several changes and enactments in Family law over the years
Sidhartha Vashisht @ Manu Sharma Vs. State (NCT Of Delhi): A Case that inspired the movie No One Killed Jessica
Feb. 24, 2022 • PRATEEK MUDGAL
Justice prevailing in the big shot cases still makes us believe in the principle of equity. This case has shown the remarkable role of how the 4th pillar of democracy plays a critical role in shaping justice for those who are not socially and financially well off. The common conception that media houses alter and publish the news was proved wrong as if there wasn’t the involvement of the media then justice would not have been served.
Arbitrability of Tenancy Disputes in India
Jan. 25, 2022 • Bhawna Pawar
This article "Arbitrability of Tenancy Disputes in India" analyses the scope of arbitration and mediation in disputes relating to rent agreements and tenant-landlord relationships. It also includes the case laws and the issues relating to the same.
Punishment for Culpable Homicide Not Amounting to Murder – Section 304 of IPC, 1860
Jan. 25, 2022 • Bhawna Pawar
The article revolves around the types of punishment granted under different circumstances in the case of commission of the crime of culpable homicide not amounting to murder. It deals with different aspects of section 304 of IPC which is supported by apt case laws.
Negligence under Torts
Jan. 25, 2022 • Bhawna Pawar
Can law deal with harm caused by carelessness? The answer is yes, and to do so one has to know about negligence. This article deals with the basics of negligence starting with the definition and its types. Further to elucidate the legal ramifications of negligence cases have been cited.
The Role of Stoicism in the Evolution of Law
Jan. 25, 2022 • Bhawna Pawar
The article discusses the meaning of stoicism, its relevance in the modern day and its effects on law and lawyers.
CLIMATE CHANGE VIS-À-VIS RIGHT TO HEALTH
Jan. 25, 2022 • Bhawna Pawar
This article revolves around the broad topic of climate change vis-à-vis the right to health. It also deals with and focuses on the different aspects of the topic which is backed by apt case laws.
NEED FOR GOVERNMENT CONTROL OVER RELIGIOUS AND CHARITABLE ENDOWMENTS IN INDIA
Jan. 25, 2022 • Bhawna Pawar
This article revolves around the topic of the need for government control over religious and charitable endowments in India. It also deals with the different aspects of this broad topic while discussing the constitutional validity of the act which governs this aspect in India.
AN ANALYSIS OF THE CONTRACTS OF GUARANTEE
Jan. 25, 2022 • Bhawna Pawar
This article revolves around the topic of the contract of guarantee. It deals with all the aspects of such contracts and discusses the concept and its interpretation in Indian Contract Law which has been backed by apt case laws.
Intricacies of Inter-Country Adoption of Children
Jan. 25, 2022 • Bhawna Pawar
This article "Intricacies of Inter-Country Adoption of Children" deals with the intricacies, problems and issues of inter-country adoption of children.
Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020
Jan. 24, 2022 • Bhawna Pawar
Censorship of Online Streaming Services
Jan. 24, 2022 • Bhawna Pawar
A Boon to Indian Education System: National Education Policy of 2020
Jan. 24, 2022 • Bhawna Pawar
This Article"A Boon to Indian Education System: National Education Policy of 2020" elaborates on the key changes and reforms which the policy brings in India's Education System. It also mentions the vital aspects of the various initiatives under the policy.
Expert Witnesses under the Indian Evidence Act
Jan. 16, 2022 • PRATEEK MUDGAL
The article deals with the topic of experts’ opinions under the Indian Evidence Act, it looks at the relevant sections of the Evidence Act that deal with experts’ opinions and then looks into who may be classified as an expert in India and a few topics on which experts’ opinions can be sought by the court. Finally, the author looks at how an expert witness is different from an ordinary witness.
Exceptions to the Rule of Hearsay Evidence in India
Jan. 16, 2022 • PRATEEK MUDGAL
This article deals with the topic of hearsay evidence and its exceptions in the Indian context. The author first looks at what hearsay evidence is, and how it would normally not be admissible before the courts under Section 60 of the Indian Evidence Act. The author then looks at some of the exceptions to this rule such as the doctrine of Res Gestae, dying declarations and admissions and confessions.
Doctrine of Transferred Malice
Jan. 16, 2022 • PRATEEK MUDGAL
This article deals with the topic of transferred malice. The author first talks about how the doctrine was laid down in the UK with the help of relevant case laws. Further, there is a gradual shift in focus to the Indian context and this doctrine is understood as embodied under Section 301 of the Indian Penal Code. The author then looks at the essential ingredients that need to be fulfilled to apply the doctrine and finally looks at how the doctrine has been applied by the courts.