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Explainer: Delhi HC held that a public promise by a CM is enforceable in Court, to what extent and what does it mean?

On February 12, 2022 By Mrityunjoy Roy In Delhi High Court, Evidence, Executive, Explainer, Governance, Judiciary

Ed Note: In this post, our analyst Mrityunjoy Roy, writes about the case of Najma v. GNCTD of the Delhi HC where it ruled that an Oral promise made by a CM or government functionary …

Explainer: House Arrest as another form of Custody: What does it mean?

On January 26, 2022 By Mrityunjoy Roy In Explainer, Gautamnavlakha, House Arrest, NIA, Sudha Bharadwaj Bail, Supreme Court of India

[Our analyst Mrityunjoy Roy, writes about the Gauatam Navlakha case and Sudha Bharadwaj case in the context of including house arrest under the meaning of judicial custody under section 167 of Criminal Procedure Code, and …

Gujarat HC holds the petition challenging the Gujarat Prohibition Act as maintainable

On November 16, 2021 By Mrityunjoy Roy In Constitutional Law, Explainer, Gujarat High Court

[Ed Note: In this post, our analyst Mrityunjoy Roy, writes about Gujarat High Court’s decision holding the petition challenging the Gujarat Prohibition Act, 1949 maintainable as part of the explainer series by LAOT analysts.] Introduction Recently, …

Bail under the UAPA

On November 5, 2021 By Harsh Jain In Bombay High Court, Criminal Law, Delhi High Court, Explainer, Legislation Analysis, Supreme Court of India, UAPA

This explainer examines the stringent conditions imposed on the grant of bail under the UAPA and the recent judicial developments in that regard.

Demands for Structural Changes in the Supreme Court of India: A Historical Overview (Part 2)

On October 18, 2021 By Raghuveer R. Sattigeri In Constitutional Law, Instituional Reform, Judiciary, Supreme Court of India

In part 2 of this two-part series, the author examines the history behind the demand for the setting up of regional branches of the Supreme Court of India, and links it to present day empirical studies on the correlation between geographical proximity to the Supreme Court and disproportionate access to justice.

Human Rights as Jural Postulates: A Vision for CJS

On August 5, 2021 By Jinee Lokaneeta In Human Rights, Supreme Court of India

This is a response to the article by Prof. Jinee Lokaneeta to

Reforming the Roster: Looking Beyond the Borders

On February 23, 2021 By Prakhar Raghuvanshi and Sarthak Bhardwaj In Comparative Law, Judiciary, Supreme Court of India

In this article, the authors critique the present Roster System at the Supreme Court of India, and question the authority vested in the role of the Chief Justice of India as the ‘Master of the Roster’ in the course of judicial appointments. Comparative analysis is made with appointment systems around the world, with suggestions towards reform being provided for the betterment of justice delivery in India.

Institutional Reform at the Supreme Court

On November 10, 2020 By Nick Robinson In Editor's Choice, Instituional Reform, LAOT 15, Supreme Court of India

[Ed Note: As part of our series marking 15 Years of Law and Other Things, we bring to you posts from our long-time contributors and supporters! In this post our Senior Editor Nick Robinson traces the …