In a significant development for the legal fraternity, the Supreme Court suo motu on lawyers’ advice has taken cognizance of concerns surrounding the ethical boundaries of legal advice offered by advocates to their clients, particularly in
Read MoreThere 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.
Read MoreIntroduction 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,
Read MoreCriminal law in India is primarily governed by the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC), which prescribes the procedural framework for investigation, inquiry, trial, and sentencing. With the recent introduction of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita,
Read MoreTwo individuals can lose their love without getting into a verbal altercation. That is one of the benefits of mutual consent divorce, a civilised way out when both partners take the view that the marriage has
Read MoreIntroduction To Civil Procedure It is often said in law schools and courtrooms alike – “If you know the Civil Procedure Code well, you know how to move in court.” This is because civil procedure is
Read MoreFor decades, the Indian legal profession remained closed to foreign participation. Now, a quiet but significant shift has taken place. A recent amendment by the Bar Council of India (BCI) has opened the gates cautiously. Foreign
Read MoreIntroduction Maintenance Rights for Spouses in Marriage is a burning issue in Indian Matrimonial Jurisprudence. Addressing maintenance rights in void marriages, the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India has pronounced a remarkable ruling in the case of
Read MoreThe Indian judicial system, through its layered framework, allows for multiple stages of appeal. However, in certain exceptional situations where no direct appeal lies, the Special Leave Petition (SLP) under Article 136 of the Constitution of
Read MoreIntroduction “Irretrievable” simply means something that cannot be repaired or fixed like a brokenrelationship that cannot be brought back to life.So what is the situation when a marriage is emotionally ended, but the court cannot notice
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