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Covid-19 and the courts

The experience online has been refreshing. One has to ensure that one has downloaded the necessary apps which are usually Webex, Vidyo, or Zoom depending on the forum one is arguing in.... Read more »

Decriminalisation of the offence of dishonour of cheques: Are we moving in the right direction?

Cheque is a common mode of payment and also ensures accountability of income. In order to ensure the credibility of cheques, it is necessary that there should be some deterrent of punishment... Read more »

Dr Ambedkar on constitutional morality

There are quite a few myths that abound in relation to the Indian Constitution, in particular in relation to its preparation and its nexus with the Government of India Act, 1935. Contrary... Read more »

Future of India’s dispute resolution

To analyse the efficacy of the VC system, the Gujarat High Court has recently published a Report on Working of the Courts through Video Conferencing. Read more »

Domestic violence: Another pandemic?

“The situation, in which we are placed today, is one which the country – and, indeed, the world – has not witnessed earlier and, hopefully, would not have to witness again. It... Read more »

Legal personhood, liability and future of artificial intelligence: Thinking it through

When we look at artificially intelligent devices, or independently function-able machines with deep learning capabilities, can they be classified as persons? Can it be argued that now that these devices are able... Read more »

General principles on execution of a decree against a dead person

This article shall attempt to shed light on the scope of the following with the help of certain judgments propounding on its applicability; ex-parte judgments and its implication in light of two... Read more »

DECLINING OCEAN POLLUTION DURING PANDEMIC

Understanding defamation Before starting with the topic “Decriminalizing Defamation in India” it is imperative to understand the meaning and concept of “defamation”. The word “defame” means “to harm the reputation of”. Defamation... Read more »

Remission power of President and Governor: A discussion

Recently, a three-Judge Bench of the Supreme Court in the matter of Pyare Lal v. State of Haryana framed an important question of law for the reference to the larger bench to... Read more »

Decriminalising defamation in India

Understanding defamation Before starting with the topic “Decriminalizing Defamation in India” it is imperative to understand the meaning and concept of “defamation”. The word “defame” means “to harm the reputation of”. Defamation... Read more »