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Fundamental Rights Judgments: Supreme Court Decisions That Made A Change

Introduction The Supreme Court of India has played a pivotal role in expanding the meaning and scope of Fundamental Rights, especially Article 21, which guarantees the Right to Life and Personal Liberty. Over time, the Court

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Recent POCSO Judgments: Delivering Justice With Compassion

Some POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act) judgments stay with us, not because they made headlines, but because they made sense of something messy and real. In 2025, the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India

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Women’s Inheritance And Property Rights

1. Introduction Succession rights in India have long been shaped by patriarchal norms embedded in religious personal laws. However, with the changing legal and social landscape, a strong shift toward gender equality is evident. A woman’s

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New Advocate (Amendment) Bill: A Blow To Autonomy

In February 2025, the government presented the Advocate (Amendment) Bill and claimed that it aimed at reducing red tape in legal practice in India. However, the Bill was met with massive criticism, as opposed to being

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Section 138 NI Act: Understand Cheque Bounce Cases

Introduction A cheque bounce is not merely cheque bounce, but a financial hiccup that leads to serious legal consequences, including fines and even imprisonment. All must have the knowledge and understanding of the financial implications of

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Mediation For The Nation: From Conflict To Consensus

From 1 July to 30 September 2025, India will witness a nationwide legal effort unlike any before. Titled Mediation for the Nation, the 90-day campaign will kick off with the Hon’ble Chief Justice of India, B.R.

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Rights of Accused Person in India: Legal Protections That Matter

There is a difference between being an accused and being proven guilty. But in the time between arrest and trial, that line often gets blurred, especially when the system forgets that even an accused has rights.

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State of Tamil Nadu vs. Governor of Tamil Nadu (Supreme Court, 8 April 2025)

Introduction In a historic and precedent-setting judgment dated 8 April 2025, the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India adjudicated a constitutional crisis that had been brewing between the elected executive of Tamil Nadu and its titular head,

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Judgment, Order, Decree: Legal Terms Demystified

Introduction Even though the terms judgment, order, and decree are often used interchangeably, there are key differences among them. It is essential to know their definitions and meaning to excel in the field of civil law.

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Last Seen Theory: Takeaways From Padmanabh Judgment

The “Last Seen Theory” is an important principle in circumstantial evidence under Indian criminal law. It plays a pivotal role in cases where direct evidence is lacking. “Last Seen Theory”: What Is It? The “Last Seen

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