Amartya Sen’s The Idea of Justice (2009) presents a profound critique of traditional theories of justice, especially those rooted in Western jurisprudence. Unlike John Rawls’ A Theory of Justice, which prioritises institutional structures and ideal conceptions (what Sen calls niti), Sen shifts the emphasis to nyaya—the actual realisation of justice in the lived experiences of
... Continue Reading.Is a Daughter Entitled to Equal HUF Share After Her Father’s Death Post-2004? Kerala High Court Answers
The jurisprudence surrounding a daughter’s right in a Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) property has undergone substantial evolution over the past few decades. With the enactment of the Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act, 2005, a daughter was granted equal coparcenary rights as a son in Mitakshara HUF property. However, legal conflicts emerged in states like Kerala, which
... Continue Reading.DISPOSAL OF VEHICLES SEIZED IN NDPS CASES MUST BE THROUGH NDPS FRAMEWORK, NOT CRPC
I. BRIEF FACTS OF THE CASE In the case of R. Manimaran v. State of Tamil Nadu [Crl.A. (MD) No.192 of 2024] (Decided on 09.07.2025) (Judgement by- B. Pugalendhi, J.), filed before the Hon’ble High Court of Madras, the Appellant sought release of a lorry seized during a 2021 NDPS investigation. The vehicle had been
... Continue Reading.A PRIMA FACIE CASE OF FRAUD MUST BE ESTABLISHED BEFORE AN ARBITRATOR CAN BE IMPLEADED IN APPLICATION UNDER SECTION 36(2): CALCUTTA HC HOLDS
In a recent judgment delivered on June 19, 2025, the Calcutta High Court in the case titled West Bengal Industrial Development Corporation Ltd. v. TATA Motors Ltd. 2025 SCC OnLine Cal 4969, examined whether an arbitrator accused of bias could be impleaded in proceedings seeking an unconditional stay of an Arbitral Award under Section 36(2)
... Continue Reading.MP HIGH COURT DISCUSSES THE DISTINCTION BETWEEN ‘BRUTAL’ AND ‘BARBARIC’ ACT IN RAPE CASES
The Madhya Pradesh High Court, while hearing a criminal appeal titled Rajaram v. State of Madhya Pradesh 2025 SCC OnLine MP 4416, challenging the conviction and death sentence imposed by the Special Judge (POCSO), Khandwa, for the rape and attempted murder of a four-year-old child under various provisions of the IPC and the POCSO Act,
... Continue Reading.THE CASTLE DOCTRINE IN INDIAN CONSTITUTIONAL LAW: LIMITS ON NOCTURNAL SURVEILLANCE OF HISTORY-SHEETERS
The Hon’ble Kerala High Court in the case of Prasath C. v. State of Kerala (Decided on 19.06.2025) (Decided by Justice V.G. Arun) held that Police authorities are not empowered to enter the homes of history-sheeters at odd hours under the guise of surveillance. I. BRIEF FACTS The Petitioner, Prasath C., a 47-year-old resident of
... Continue Reading.Double-Dipping via Design? Why the Crocs Judgment on Trade Dress and Design Rights Wrongly Mixes it Up
A division bench of the Delhi High Court recently passed a judgment addressing whether a remedy against a passing off allegation be sought for a design registered under the Designs Act. The judgement was passed in an appeal arising out of two orders of a single judge passed in Dart Industries v. Vijay Kumar Bansal
... Continue Reading.Clifford Chance Advised Citigroup On International Share Offering And London listing Of Guaranty Trust Holding Company
Clifford Chance advised Citigroup on international share offering and London listing of Guaranty Trust Holding Company 11 July 2025, London: Clifford Chance advised Citigroup Global Markets Limited (“Citigroup“) as sole global co-ordinator and sole bookrunner on the international offering of shares and London listing of Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCo). The transaction raised approximately $105
... Continue Reading.SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS PROSPECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION OF RBI’S 2020 PENSION SCHEME
The Judgment in the Case of “The Reserve Bank of India v. M.T. Mani and Another” CIVIL APPEAL NO. 13962 OF 2024was delivered by a Division Bench of the Supreme Court of India, comprising Hon’ble Justice Abhay S. Oka and Justice Augustine George Masih on 23rd May 2025. Facts of the Case: In this Case,
... Continue Reading.SUPREME COURT HOLDS THAT MERE PRESENCE OF VICTIM’S BLOOD GROUP ON THE WEAPON IS NOT A SUFFICIENT GROUND TO CONVICT THE ACCUSED
Introduction: Criminal jurisprudence requires that the guilt of the accused be established beyond reasonable doubt, especially in cases where the conviction is solely based upon circumstantial evidence. The Supreme Court in the case of State of Rajasthan v. Hanuman [(Criminal Appeal No. 631 of 2017), decided on 19.06.2025] reiterating this principle, dismissed the Appeal filed
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