The Hindu Undivided Family and Coparcenary: A critical analysis

06 Jul 2020 05:14 AM IST

The Hindu Undivided Family is, as Hindu jurisprudence and law recognise, the normal condition of a Hindu family. Hindu Undivided Family: Known by its popular acronym HUF, a joint Hindu family consists of all persons who have lineally descended from a common ancestor, and includes their wives and unmarried daughters.

Decriminalisation of cheque bouncing: A boon or bane?

04 Jul 2020 05:52 AM IST

One ground for this decision is to circumvent the surge of financial failures which under the current rules can get treated as frauds, even though they are attributable to the economic distress due to Covid-19.

Protecting a civilisation in the age of mercantilism and global citizenship

03 Jul 2020 05:39 AM IST

There has never been a greater need to address the larger and deeper issues which are eating into the vitals of this land’s civilisational consciousness.

Covid-19: When home becomes unsafe

03 Jul 2020 05:38 AM IST

In Spain, the government had exempted women from fine if they left home to report abuse. France had opened pop-up counselling centres. In Britain, domestic abuse services received an extra £2m to ‘immediately’ bolster helpline and online support.

Subordinate courts can’t be excluded from Certiorari Jurisdiction

02 Jul 2020 05:59 AM IST

The judgment of the Supreme Court in Radhey Shyam has now finally decided this question by stating that order of the subordinate court cannot be challenged by seeking writ of certiorari under Article 226 of the Constitution.

‘Bail’ under Prevention of Money Laundering Act post amendment: A review

01 Jul 2020 04:48 AM IST

Section 45 of the Act continues to remain highly controversial, particularly after the Finance of Act, 2019.

Hindu succession & inheritance: An analysis of some provisions

30 Jun 2020 05:08 AM IST

Section 30 of the Hindu Succession Act recognises the right of a Hindu to execute a will. The words ‘capable of being disposed of’ assume significance. The explanation makes it clear that a Hindu can, apart from self-acquired property, also include in the will ‘interest in Mitakshara coparcenary property...’.

The hobbies and indulgences of India’s judges and top lawyers

29 Jun 2020 05:48 AM IST

Justice Bobde likes to ride cruiser bikes, Harish Salve, Mukul Rohatgi and Dr Singhvi like to take their Bentley and BMW for a spin, while Raian Karanjawala prefers to be driven around in an Audi A7 L.

Evaluating Covid-related amendments to insolvency law

27 Jun 2020 05:25 AM IST

All four measures, particularly the introduction of Section 10A, are likely to have significant implications and impact on the resolution of corporate distress going forward.

Bharat, China and civilisational conviction

26 Jun 2020 05:03 AM IST

The central questions that arise for Bharat are how does China’s self-conception as a civilisation state affect it and how should it prepare for it? Should Bharat mirror itself in the image of China in order to protect itself from China’s imperial vision? Would that mean Bharat too must call

Criminalisation of politics: Important to differentiate between political cases and purely criminal cases

26 Jun 2020 05:02 AM IST

Criminal antecedents of people contesting elections, be it the parliamentary polls, or polls to the state assembly have always been a point of discussion. I have always believed that there is a need to differentiate cases that are political in nature and criminal cases. Criminalisation of politics is a reality,

Virtual court versus physical court: Its feasibility & legality

25 Jun 2020 10:38 AM IST

Usually we talk about “Opportunities lies in adversity”, today we all are realizing the same. The virtual court medium is now being used more than conventional court, whereas a court room used to be crowded with its advocates, litigants, bundles of documents, files and briefs. The COVID-19 pandemic has thrust