The Rules to Rely on Circumstantial Evidence
The golden thread which runs through the web of administration of justice in criminal cases is that if two views are possible on the evidence adduced in the case, one…
Scope of compensation for intellectual property loss under the SC / ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 (Atrocities Act). No. 759 of 2022
Introduction The Bombay High Court’s judgment in Dr. Kshipra Kamlesh Uke & Anr. v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors. (Criminal Writ Petition No. 759 of 2022) is a landmark…
The Reliability of Extra-Judicial Confessions
Extra-judicial confessions are those which are made by the party elsewhere than before a Magistrate or Court. Extra judicial confessions are generally those made by a party to or before…
Expansion of Article 21: The Evolution of the Right to Life and Personal Liberty in India
Article 21, one of the fundamental rights enshrined in Part III of the Constitution declares that no person shall be deprived of his “life” or “personal liberty” except according to…
Indian Constitution as a Living Document- Growth and Changes with the Time
The Constitution is a living and organic document. It cannot remain static and must grow with the nation. The Constitutional provisions have to be construed broadly and liberally having regard…
Legal Analysis of the Supreme Court Judgment in Ajay Malik v. State of Uttarakhand
1. Introduction The Supreme Court of India, in Ajay Malik v. State of Uttarakhand & Anr. (2025 INSC 118), addressed wrongful confinement and human trafficking allegations against a government officer…
Legal Notes on Vijay Madanlal Chaudhry v. Union of India
Introduction The Supreme Court’s decision in Vijay Madanlal Chaudhry v. Union of India is one of the most consequential rulings on the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA). The…
Section 70 of the Indian Contract Act- A Brief Analysis
Section 70 reads thus: “Where a person lawfully does anything for another person, or delivers anything to him, not intending to do so gratuitously, and such other person enjoys the…
Fundamental Rights vs Community Interests – Insights from the Supreme Court Judgment in Ramesh Baghel v. State of Chhattisgarh
Introduction The case of Ramesh Baghel v. State of Chhattisgarh & Others (2025 INSC 109) encapsulates the complex interplay between individual rights, community customs, and state obligations under the Indian…
Juveniles accused of heinous offenses: High Court Judgment in CRR-1298-2024
The judgment delivered by the Punjab and Haryana High Court on December 4, 2024, addresses critical aspects of juvenile justice, particularly concerning the transfer of a juvenile accused of heinous…