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.”
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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!)”
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….”
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…”
Whether the accused can rely on material beyond the chargesheet to seek a discharge?
The answer to the above question has always been ‘No’. The settled law in this regard is that the court cannot look at defence material at the… Read more “Whether the accused can rely on material beyond the chargesheet to seek a discharge?”
Case comment on Supreme Court’s latest judgment on frustration and ‘force majeure’ in Energy Watchdog v. CERC & Ors (2017 SC)
Shorn of too many details, the facts of the case are fairly straightforward : Adani Enterprises was selected as the successful bidder by GUVNL (Gujrat Urja Vikas… Read more “Case comment on Supreme Court’s latest judgment on frustration and ‘force majeure’ in Energy Watchdog v. CERC & Ors (2017 SC)”
The triple talaq judgment : some preliminary thoughts
India Divorces Triple Talaq One of the most inclusive benches in recent times delivered its judgment in Re: Muslim Women’s Quest For Equality versus Jamiat Ulma–I–Hind (“Triple… Read more “The triple talaq judgment : some preliminary thoughts”
Delhi High Court on the law of irrevocable power of attorney(s) and ‘agency coupled with interest’ in the context of GPA/Agreement to Sell transactions.
Case Note on : Vimla Devi v. Pushpa Devi and Anr- 2017 SCC OnLine Del 8694 In this case, Hon’ble High Court of Delhi had the occasion of examining… Read more “Delhi High Court on the law of irrevocable power of attorney(s) and ‘agency coupled with interest’ in the context of GPA/Agreement to Sell transactions.”