Legally Speaking Desk

Protecting a civilisation in the age of mercantilism and global citizenship

There has never been a greater need to address the larger and deeper issues which are eating into the vitals…

4 years ago

Covid-19: When home becomes unsafe

In Spain, the government had exempted women from fine if they left home to report abuse. France had opened pop-up…

4 years ago

Subordinate courts can’t be excluded from Certiorari Jurisdiction

The judgment of the Supreme Court in Radhey Shyam has now finally decided this question by stating that order of…

4 years ago

‘Bail’ under Prevention of Money Laundering Act post amendment: A review

Section 45 of the Act continues to remain highly controversial, particularly after the Finance of Act, 2019.

4 years ago

Hindu succession & inheritance: An analysis of some provisions

Section 30 of the Hindu Succession Act recognises the right of a Hindu to execute a will. The words ‘capable…

4 years ago

The hobbies and indulgences of India’s judges and top lawyers

Justice Bobde likes to ride cruiser bikes, Harish Salve, Mukul Rohatgi and Dr Singhvi like to take their Bentley and…

4 years ago

Evaluating Covid-related amendments to insolvency law

All four measures, particularly the introduction of Section 10A, are likely to have significant implications and impact on the resolution…

4 years ago

Bharat, China and civilisational conviction

The central questions that arise for Bharat are how does China’s self-conception as a civilisation state affect it and how…

4 years ago

Criminalisation of politics: Important to differentiate between political cases and purely criminal cases

Criminal antecedents of people contesting elections, be it the parliamentary polls, or polls to the state assembly have always been…

4 years ago

Virtual court versus physical court: Its feasibility & legality

Usually we talk about “Opportunities lies in adversity”, today we all are realizing the same. The virtual court medium is…

4 years ago