Doctrine of Condonation of Delay in Legal Practice

April 5, 2024

The word limitation should be understood literarily because the term itself conveys its meaning, i.e. restriction, regulation, or situations that are limited. It signifies that the circumstances in wh

Air India-Vistara Merger: Navigating the CCI’s Approval

January 18, 2024

Background At the beginning of 2022, the Indian government bid farewell to the national flag carrier, Air India Limited (“Air India”), along with the low-cost carrier known as Air Asia India (“A

Unveiling Legal Constraints: Limitations and Challenges of the New Criminal Bills

January 8, 2024

The three criminal bills namely the Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita, 2023 (“BNS”), Bharatiya Sakshya (Second), 2023 (“BSB”), and Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita, 2023 (“BNSS”)

Navigating the Realm of Character Merchandising Agreements: A Comprehensive Exploration

December 21, 2023

In recent times, the practice of licensing characters for merchandise advertisement and production – in short – ‘character merchandising’ has become ubiquitous. From Marvel superheroes

Termination of a Worker due to Loss of Confidence/Misconduct does not Amount to Retrenchment

December 19, 2023

Initially, the Industrial Disputes Act of 1947 didn’t include the concept of retrenchment. Disputes related to retrenchment were addressed through principles of social justice and equity. This led t

Judicial Jigsaw: Decoding SHA Enforceability Through Ambiguous Precedents

December 12, 2023

Under the provisions of the Companies Act of 2013, the Articles of Association (AOA) functions as the by-laws or rules governing and regulating the internal management of the company. The AOA of the c

Protection Of An Innocent Buyer Of Goods – Appraisal And Review

December 8, 2023

Courts nowadays are replete with cases wherein an inherent conflict is palpable, that being between the rights of the true owner of goods and the bona fide purchaser of those goods. To put it more cle

The Legislations Governing Directorate Enforcement (ED) In India

December 5, 2023

Introduction The Directorate of Enforcement, commonly referred to as ED, is a diverse organization in India that focuses on investigating offences pertaining to money laundering and violations of fore

Insights on Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code in India: When Can a Company Be Declared Insolvent?

October 19, 2023

Introduction: Insolvency is a financial condition where a debtor is unable to repay its creditors. Whereas bankruptcy is a situation where it is legally declared that the company does not have funds t

Abuse of Dominance: A Close Examination of Market Practices

October 11, 2023

Introduction: To understand the concept of abuse of dominance, we first need to under what dominance means. Dominance is a position one holds that is of greater strength as compared to others and can

SARFAESI Act And Its Applicability Towards Enforcement Of Pledge

October 9, 2023

Introduction The Act was introduced to grant banks and financial institutions the authority to recover their promised funds in cases of non-performing assets without involving the courts. It stemmed f

Everything You Need to Know About NewsClick Controversy

October 7, 2023

Introduction: The highly debatable case surrounding NewsClick, a prominent English-language news portal in India, has captured national and international attention. Journalists and several politicians

Role and Impact of Artificial Intelligence in the Judiciary

October 6, 2023

Introduction: Artificial Intelligence is a way to replicate human thinking by feeding it with a database and using algorithms to extract and analyse the required data. Today, we are living in an AI an

Contempt of Court Act Vis À Vis Freedom of Speech and Expression

September 27, 2023

Contempt of court laws are intended to preserve the dignity and authority of our Judiciary. While these rules serve an important purpose in ensuring impartial and fair trials, they have the potential

Cartelization And Its Legal Implications

September 26, 2023

Introduction Cartelization, the act of creating cartels to influence the market, has a big impact on economies, industries, and customers. Cartels impede innovation and undermine free and open competi

Prenuptial Agreements: Navigating the Path to Marital Security

September 21, 2023

Introduction Marriage is an important social institution regarded as a religious sacrament in India. It not only involves a matrimonial alliance of two individuals but a union of two families signifyi

Mediation Bill, 2021: Everything You Need To Know About Mediation Bill

August 18, 2023

To strengthen the foundation and procedure of ADRs, the parliament introduced another Bill with respect to mediation in the parliament in December 2021. The Bill is named the Mediation Bill, 2021. Th

Recognition Of Dismissed Employees’ Rights As An Industrial Dispute: Central Provinces Transport Limited Landmark Judgment

August 12, 2023

Abstract Cordial relationship between employer and employee is the main objective of every labour legislation. Production must continue in any dispute as it is quintessential for the working of any ec

Crucial Role of Whistleblower Protection: Safeguarding Transparency, Accountability And The Public Interest

August 9, 2023

Introduction The Whistle Blowers Protection Act, 2011 (WBPA) provides protection for whistleblowers in India. This law offers a legal framework to protect anyone who reveals gross misconduct, abuse of

Dishonour Of Electronic Payments In India: A Closer Look at the Payments and Settlement Systems Act, 2007

July 25, 2023

Introduction The Payments and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 (PSS Act) is a significant piece of Indian legislation which was enacted by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) that handles the oversight and regul

Purpose And Importance Of Caveat Petition: What Is Caveat Petition

June 9, 2023

A caveat petition serves as a crucial legal tool in India, designed to protect the interests of individuals or parties who anticipate a legal dispute or potential litigation. It acts as an early warni

Legal Requirements To Start A Business In India

December 16, 2022

India is embracing startup culture and 1991’s LPG (Liberlisation, Privatisation and Globalisation) Reforms have played a significant role in this revolutionary change. Startup culture has led to

First-Ever Transwoman Padam Shri Awardee: Who Is Matha B. Manjamma Jogathi?

November 10, 2021

Social media was flooded with a video of a transgender greeting the President of India in a unique way. Matha B. Manjamma Jogathi was honored for her contribution to folk dance. Her gesture, which is

Decree, Judgment and Order under Code of Civil Procedure, 1908

March 18, 2020

Decree What is a decree? A decree as defined under Section 2(2) of Civil Procedure Code, is a formal expression which determines the interest of both the parties in a conclusive manner, with regards t

What is Res Judicata

January 2, 2020

The doctrine of res judicata is a fundamental concept in the organization of every jural society with universal application. In the words of Justice Campbell, Former Associate Justice of the Supreme C

Civil Revisions

September 12, 2019

Revision means “to look again”. Revision means the act of critical or careful examination or perusal with a view to correcting or improving. The object behind Section 115 is to prevent sub

Enforcement of Decree

September 11, 2019

Introduction Execution is the final stage of any litigation process in civil suit. Basically, there are three stages in whole process of litigation: Initiation of litigation Adjudication and hearing o

Enforcement of Foreign Decrees

September 10, 2019

INTRODUCTION Globalization of the economy has opened up new horizons for the businesses which were earlier a distant dream in a closed economy. As business transactions have taken a whole new dimensio

Computation of Compensation

June 20, 2019

ASSESSMENT OF COMPENSATION The courts can only grant compensation for the pecuniary and monetary loss caused and some other expenses, but no court can even attempt to grant compensation for loss of li

Legal Proformas

February 2, 2019

Admissible Evidences under the Indian Law

January 14, 2019

Introduction: The basic principle of law in India is “everyone is innocent in the eyes of the law unless proven guilty.” To prove a person guilty, one party needs to establish a legal act or omiss

Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016

November 5, 2018

Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA) aims at protecting the home purchasers and also boosts the real estate investments. The Rajya Sabha passed the bill on 10 March 2016. The RERA

Legal Notice

October 15, 2018

Meaning: When a case is filed, then it is necessary to inform the opponent party about such suit in a legal way by a notice is called as a legal notice. It is filed only in civil cases. The need for l

Injunction

September 20, 2018

Overview An injunction is a process whereby a party is required to do, or refrain from doing, any particular act. It is a remedy in the form of an order of the court addressed to a particular person t

Proclaimed Offender

September 17, 2018

A Proclaimed offender proceeding is an action of the court through which the court affirm the person as the proclaimed offender and directs the concerned police officials to arrest the person named in

Never Gamble On a Lawsuit!

September 4, 2018

Your choice of a lawyer directly reflects in the result of your case. How can a layman know if the lawyer is bad? Yes, there’s a catch. A novice can’t judge an expert you’ll say. Wel

What is Adverse Possession?

August 8, 2018

Overview: Possession has been recognized as a basis of claim to rights and interests in all legal systems. Uninterrupted and uncontested possession for a specific period, as opposed to the rights and

The nexus between Sole Proprietorship and Individual

August 6, 2018

Overview: A sole proprietorship refers to the simplest business form under which one can operate a business. A sole proprietorship is not a legal entity and therefore, it is not different from an i

Uniform Civil Code in India- Yes or No?

July 27, 2018

The Constitution of India provides for Uniform Civil Code under Article 44 as a Directive Principle of State Policy. Article 44 states that “the State shall endeavour to secure for the citizens a un

What makes a Good Lawyer?

July 23, 2018

Have you ever wondered about the characteristics one needs to possess to be called a good lawyer? If yes, then check out the following list to see if you fit the bill: 1.Good communication skills R

Arbitration And Conciliation (Amendment) Act 2015

June 25, 2018

Overview: The procedure of resolving an argument by guiding people to an acceptable solution sans lengthy court proceedings comes under Alternative dispute resolution. Arbitration is a form of Alterna

Service of Summons

June 13, 2018

The Changing Phase of Service of Summons India is a developing nation and is getting advanced in the sector of technology quite rapidly. This advancement in the technology sector can be seen in the In

Suit for Damages

November 8, 2017

Introduction Whenever a party suffers any injury or loss as a result of any breach of contract, he may claim damages for the loss or injury suffered by him as a result of that act. The major principle

Preventive Relief By Way Of Injunction

November 7, 2017

Courts generally grant preventive relief by way of injunctions. It is totally dependent on the discretion of the court. Injunction basically refers to restraining order of the courts directed to a par

Regular Second Appeal

November 7, 2017

Introduction Generally an appeal is filed to a superior court when a party is not happy with the decision of the lower court which can be done by both the parties. It is the first appeal which can be

Order 2 Rule 2

November 7, 2017

Order 2 Rule 2 of civil procedure code states that every suit shall include the whole of claim which the plaintiff is entitled make in respect of cause of action, but plaintiff may relinquish any port

Advocate for Non Resident Indian (NRI) Cases in Chandigarh

November 7, 2017

What can the best advocate for Non Resident Indian (NRI) Cases in Chandigarh do for you? To be among the Top Advocates of Chandigarh or be known as Best Advocates in Chandigarh, winning a series of co

Advocate in Chandigarh High Court – about this expression

November 7, 2017

Best Advocate in Chandigarh High Court – about this expression The relation of B&B Associates LLP and law is an old one. Since 1982, the members have been practicing laws. Over this journey of m

Essential Rules of CPC which even the best civil lawyers tend to forget!

November 7, 2017

The Best Civil Lawyers in India understand the relevance and importance of the quote – Justice Delayed Is Justice Denied. Unfortunately, the price one has to pay for justice is not only in terms