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When Bail Becomes Illusory: The Constitutional Limits on Onerous Bail Conditions

Introduction Bail is a critical part of criminal law where the idea of incarceration being an exception and freedom being a norm is highlighted.  However,...

Withdrawal Without Liberty: The Supreme Court’s Bar on Successive SLPs Explained

Introduction The jurisdiction of the Supreme Court under Article 136 through Special Leave Petitions (SLPs) is one of the most powerful yet carefully controlled features...

Pre-Existing Diseases and Mediclaim Denials: The Legal Consequences of Withholding Common Health Conditions

Introduction An important financial cushion against medical expenses is offered by health insurance claims, particularly those that fall under Mediclaim policies.  Not disclosing pre-existing conditions,...

Balancing Authenticity and Access: Evolving Standards for admissibility of Electronic Evidence

Introduction Section 3(1A) of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, defines “electronic evidence” as any information generated, stored, or transmitted in electronic form, which was brought...

Compulsory Pregnancy and Article 21: Analyzing reproductive choice as a Constitutional Right

Introduction Article 21 of the Indian Constitution is the cornerstone that protects the right to life and personal liberty. It encompasses one’s control over their...

Whether services offered free of charge by Doctors can be a ground to reject consumer complaint under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019?

Introduction A recurring question in consumer law is whether a patient can file a consumer complaint when the doctor or hospital provided treatment free of...

Bail under the NDPS Act: Rethinking the scope and application of section 37’s twin conditions

Introduction The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985(NDPS Act) is India’s principal legislative framework to deal with narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, aiming to...

The Bar on Post-Participation Challenges: Whether Absolute Rule?

Whether the constitutional validity of a statute or rule can be challenged after you have already participated in the process? Understanding the doctrine of Approbate...

How to Use Bare Acts Effectively During AIBE XX

The All India Bar Examination (AIBE) is unique in its open-book format, allowing candidates to carry Bare Acts and other study materials into the...

The New Rulebook: What Every Indian Employer Must Know to Implement the OSH Code

Introduction The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 (OSH Code), represents the most comprehensive reform in Indian labour law in decades. It is...

Digital Land Records and their role in minimizing property disputes

Abstract This article focuses on discussing the importance of the use of digital land records in property disputes, and the various programmes or steps taken...

SEBI (LODR) (Third Amendment) Regulations 2024: A Critical Analysis

Introduction Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirement) (Third Amendment) Regulations, 2024...

Deep Fake, Consent and the Law: A gap in Indian Cyber Legislation

Abstract This article focuses on discussing an advanced form of artificial intelligence, known as "deep fake," which generates information that is erroneously similar to authentic data, making the identification of inconsistency between...

Leave Granted: Understanding the discretionary powers of the Supreme Court under Article 136

“The time and attention and the energy of the court should be devoted to matters of large public concern and they should not be...

Press Release: NLU Assam Successfully Conducts 4th Vox Anatolis Moot Court Competition with Pan-India Participation

The National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam, successfully organised the 4th Vox Anatolis Moot Court Competition in a virtual format from 25th to...