This post is not on ‘X’ law or ‘Y’. It’s on the method of it. As young judges/aspirants, over a lifetime of adjudication, you’d be faced with… Read more “The Art of Interpreting Law….”
Author: Bharat Chugh
Bharat currently practices as an Independent Counsel.
Party not in possession of device which produced the Electronic Document need Not Produce 65B Certificate, says the SC.
What somewhat muddies the already murky legal waters of electronic evidence is the latest decision of the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court in Shafhi Mohammad v. State… Read more “Party not in possession of device which produced the Electronic Document need Not Produce 65B Certificate, says the SC.”
The story of Daiichi – Ranbaxy 3500 crore arbitration award….
In a major setback to the Ranbaxy group, the Delhi High Court, in a recent decision, has upheld the validity of a Rs. 3500 crore arbitral award… Read more “The story of Daiichi – Ranbaxy 3500 crore arbitration award….”
Such a long journey: Judicial journey of LGBTs in India – a short note!
Rohinton Mistrys’ Classic’s title feels appropriate to describe the judicial journey of Gay rights in India. The LGBT community in the country has long been at the… Read more “Such a long journey: Judicial journey of LGBTs in India – a short note!”
An ‘A to Z’ guide to the new, time-less and important in law (New Year Special!)
Why an A to Z list of law/legal concepts/judgments etc? And why now? As somebody wise said: A rear-view mirror is the best kind of crystal ball.… Read more “An ‘A to Z’ guide to the new, time-less and important in law (New Year Special!)”
Can a Company sue as an indigent person under Order XXXIII of the CPC?
This is the short question that this post seeks to address. Fortunately, this question has already been addressed by a 2001 SC judgment and we need not… Read more “Can a Company sue as an indigent person under Order XXXIII of the CPC?”
From “judging to justicing” : A letter to young judges of the future….
You are studying hard for the exam. This is a formative phase. You are trying not to get tempted and stay true to your lessons! The foundations… Read more “From “judging to justicing” : A letter to young judges of the future….”
A few words on the rule of ‘Contra Proferentem’ (Contract Law demystified)
The concept can be best explained through the facts of a recent case (which are fairly straightforward). Picture this: A bank called – ‘No Bank’ lent various… Read more “A few words on the rule of ‘Contra Proferentem’ (Contract Law demystified)”
To sever or not to sever! Understanding the ‘Blue-Pencil Rule’ of Severability under Contract Law.
Many a times, parties to a contract find, much to their dismay, that some parts of their contracts are not legal and valid and, therefore, unenforceable. In… Read more “To sever or not to sever! Understanding the ‘Blue-Pencil Rule’ of Severability under Contract Law.”
Can a co-defendant oppose an application for amendment filed by another defendant? read on…
This interesting question arose in a case before the High Court of Bombay in the case of Armando Pereira & Anr. Vs. Shri Jude D’Souza & Ors. (2009) (accessible… Read more “Can a co-defendant oppose an application for amendment filed by another defendant? read on…”
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