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SC Ruling: Interim Moratorium Under Section 96 Won’t Halt Section 138 NI Act Criminal Prosecution Against Individuals
Authored by: Aaditya Bhatt, Advocate Bhatt & Joshi Associates Introduction In a significant ruling impacting individuals facing cheque dishonour cases while simultaneously unde
Role of Mens Rea in PFUTP Violations: Guilty Mind or Harmful Act?
An In-Depth Look at the Requirement of Intent (Mens Rea) in Indian Securities Fraud Cases under PFUTP Regulations and the Conflicting Judicial Landscape Author: Aaditya Bhatt Advoc
Money Laundering is a Continuing Offense Under PMLA: Supreme Court’s Landmark Ruling in Pradeep Sharma Case
Introduction The Supreme Court of India has delivered a significant judgment reinforcing that money laundering under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) is a continuing o
Supreme Court Interventions in the Hijab Issue: Legal Analysis
Introduction The hijab controversy in India has seen significant judicial intervention, culminating in landmark Supreme Court proceedings that address the fundamental tension betwe
Retrospective Application of Statutes: Article 20(1) Rules
Introduction The retrospective applicability of statutes, notifications, and resolutions in India is a complex and frequently litigated area of law. It concerns the extent to which
Judicial Interpretation of Delay Condonation Under Limitation Act: A Critical Analysis of the “Each Day’s Delay Must Be Explained” Doctrine
Introduction The Indian legal framework governing limitation periods, primarily encapsulated in the Limitation Act, 1963, operates on the foundational principle that “vigilan
Supreme Court’s Feasibility Concerns on Gram Nyayalayas in India: A Legal Analysis
Introduction The concept of Gram Nyayalayas, or village courts was introduced into India to offer accessible, cost-effective and prompt justice to the rural populace. With over two
Judicial Recognition of Women’s Household Services as Valuable Family Contribution: A Progressive Legal Evolution in Homemaker Compensation in India
Introduction The Indian judiciary has increasingly acknowledged the economic value of homemakers’ contributions to their families, marking a significant departure from
CPC Order 17 Rule 2 vs Order 9 Rule 13: Adjournment & Setting Aside Decree
Introduction The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC) represents the cornerstone of civil litigation in India, providing comprehensive procedural guidelines that govern the conduct
Writ Petitions and Alternative Remedies: Can Writ Petitions Be Entertained When Alternative Remedy Is Available and a Pure Question of Law Arises?
Introduction The Indian judicial system operates on fundamental principles that balance accessibility to justice with procedural efficiency. One such principle concerns the
