ABHYUDAYA RAJ MISHRA

“Rising Concerns: The Impact of the Supreme Court’s Electoral Bonds Decision on Political Financing and Transparency in India”

February 16, 2024

In a significant judicial pronouncement on February 15, the Supreme Court of India delivered its judgment on the contentious electoral bonds scheme, which had been a subject of intense debate and scrutiny since its introduction through amendments in the Finance Act 2017. The five-judge constitution bench, led by Chief Justice...

Transitional Justice Initiative: Central Government’s Progressive Criminal Law Revisions

August 25, 2023

“Change is the law of life, and those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.” - John F. Kennedy The Union Government in the ongoing Parliament Session introduced three bills namely Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023; Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023; and Bharatiya Sakshya...

Navigating Bail Provisions under Criminal Procedure Code 1973: Recent Cases and Emerging Challenges

August 11, 2023

Introduction: Bail laws play a crucial role in the criminal justice system, serving as a mechanism to secure an accused appearance in court while awaiting trial. The concept of bail has been a fundamental aspect of legal systems worldwide for centuries, balancing the principles of justice, individual rights, and public...

Towards Equality and Harmonization: Exploring the Prospects and Challenges of Implementing a Uniform Civil Code”

July 5, 2023

The concept of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) has been a subject of considerable debate and deliberation, both within and outside the legal and academic circles. It refers to a set of laws governing personal matters, such as marriage, divorce, inheritance, and adoption, which are applied uniformly to all citizens,...

Product disparagement; recent case of intercontinental brands & parle products & other case studies

February 20, 2023

The success of a product in the future is significantly influenced by its advertising. It is well known in the market that it is the most successful and tried approach of luring new clients. Advertisers typically contrast their goods with those of rivals because there are so many products offered...

An analysis of Electricity (Amendment) bill, 2022

August 17, 2022

Recently we have seen an unprecedented agitation over the new proposed Electricity (Amendment) bill, from the opposition and trade union which was proposed by the Government in the parliament. The bill was introduced by the Union power ministry. After such uproar bill has been referred to the Energy Standing committee...

Sedition law: How to interpret the recent developments

May 19, 2022

In an unprecedented development apex court recently passed an interim order to put section 124 A commonly known as Sedition Law of the Indian Penal Code in the dormant state till Either the Union Government comes with amended provisions regarding the said law or the Hon’ble Court final adjudicatesthe issue. It is pertinent to note here that the Sedition law is 152...

Registration of firms and effects of non-registration under Indian Partnership Act, 1932

March 12, 2022

Chapter 7th [Section 56-71] deals with the registration of partnership firms under the Act. However, the Act doesn’t register any firm partnership mandatory in India, nor does the Act impose any penalties in non-registration. However, specific disabilities are provided in section 69 of the Act for any unregistered firm and...

AN INSIGHT INTO THE NEW PROPOSED AMENDMENTS IN IAS CADRE RULES

January 31, 2022

INTRODUCTION The Centre Government has proposed to amend specific rules regarding the deputation of IAS officers. It is pertinent to note here that Central Government recruits all the IAS officers by a rigorous process that includes CSE as prelims exams, Mains, and then interview. Once an IAS officer is recruited,...

IT’S TIME TO REVIEW INDIA’S ANTI-DEFECTION LAW

January 25, 2022

INTRODUCTION When Haryana held its first election in 1967 after the state carved out from Punjab, an independent candidate named Gayalal won the assembly elections. Later he joined the Congress party; in the evening, he joined the United front, and within 9 hrs he joined the Congress again, which ultimately...

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