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 …
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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 …
Continue reading[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 …
Continue reading[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, …
Continue readingThis explainer examines the stringent conditions imposed on the grant of bail under the UAPA and the recent judicial developments in that regard.
Continue readingIn this piece, Ujwala Uppaluri responds to John Sebastian and Aparajito Sen’s paper titled ‘Unravelling the Role of Autonomy and Consent in Privacy’.
Continue readingIn this piece, John Sebastian provides us a summary of his co-authored paper titled ‘Unravelling the Role of Autonomy and Consent in Privacy’.
Continue readingIn 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.
Continue readingThis is a response to the article by Prof. Jinee Lokaneeta to
Continue readingIn 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.
Continue reading[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 …
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