This article was written by Nimisha Dublish. In this article, we are going to analyse the case of Zee Telefilms v. Union of India (2005) and address the issue of whether BCCI could be considered a State for the purposes of Article 12 of the Constitution of India, given its huge influence on cricket and its regulation.  Introduction  Sports have crossed global boundaries and have become a part of the discussion around the globe. The globalisation of cricket has led to the establishment of international sports federations/councils such as the International Cricket Council (ICC), which ..read more

This article is written by Sudhakar Singh. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the case of Babu v. State of Kerala (2010). It delves into the intricate details of the case, including the factual background, legal issues, arguments presented by both the petitioner and respondent, the reasoning behind the court’s judgement, and a critical assessment of the case. Introduction Murders often captivate and engage the public in a web of mystery, intrigue, and the pursuit of justice. Each murder presents a unique combination of circumstances, motives, and individuals, making them well-suited for a ..read more

This article is written by Trisha Prasad. The article analyses the establishment, functions, powers, and challenges related to various investigation agencies that are currently functioning in India. In an attempt to understand the concept of investigation agencies in India, this article also distinguishes the investigating agencies from intelligence agencies that also have a prominent role in the functioning of the country. This article has been published by Shashwat Kaushik. Introduction  Investigation agencies involve a wide range of organisations, authorities, bodies, or agencies that ..read more

The article is written by Clara D’costa. This article discusses the case of M/s Laxmi Dyechem v. State of Gujarat (2012) in detail including the issues raised, arguments of the parties, judgement and the rationale behind the judgement. It analyses the debate regarding whether the dishonour of the cheque was due to the respondent company’s signatories having done the signatures that were inconsistent or that no image was found or that there was an inconsistency regarding the signatures on the cheque and the bank records did not match would constitute an offence and attract penal liability as pe ..read more

This article has been written by Soumyadutta Shyam. It delves into the facts of the case, the law discussed therein, the judgement by the Patna High Court, the subsequent appeal to the Supreme Court, the issues raised in the appeal, the arguments advanced by the parties, the final judgement and a comprehensive analysis of the case. This article has been published by Shashwat Kaushik. Introduction  Delay in the deliverance of justice often results in frustration, anguish and a feeling of helplessness for people seeking justice. The judicial procedure is lengthy and complex, leading to peop ..read more

This article is written by Advocate Devshree Dangi. It talks about the scope of various equality rights under the Constitution of India. This article is a summary of a milestone case, i.e., the State of Kerala vs. N.M. Thomas (1976), before the Supreme Court, concerning reservation policies and their scope. The present case discusses the interpretation of the equal rights of opportunities in public employment and their connection with the special rights of backward classes, specifically, the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.   “Equal opportunity is a hope, not a menace.” – Supre ..read more

This article is written by Almana Singh. It deals with the legal analysis of a landmark judgement wherein the validity of provisions of the C.P. & Berar Motor Vehicle(Amendment) Act, 1947 was questioned and it led to the establishment of the “Doctrine of Eclipse”. Introduction  In the landmark case of Bhikaji Narain Dhakras and Ors. vs. State of Madhya Pradesh and Anr. (1995), the Indian Judiciary grappled with a crucial constitutional question: Can pre-constitutional laws be entirely invalidated if they infringe upon the fundamental rights enshrined in Part III of the Indian Constitu ..read more

The article is written by Aditya Sharma. The article aims to analyse the judgement in the case of the State of Gujarat v. Mirzapur Moti Kureshi Kassab Jamat & Ors (2005) with respect to the facts, issues raised, and arguments of the parties, followed by the holding and critical analysis of the case. Introduction The Supreme Court, in its landmark ruling in the case of State of Gujarat v. Mirzapur Moti Kureshi Kassab Jamat (2005), once again highlighted the co-existence of Directive Principles of State Policy (hereinafter referred to as DPSP) and fundamental rights. The Supreme Court, throu ..read more

This article is written by Adv. Priyanka. It is an exhaustive article shedding light on the career opportunities that an in-house counsel has in India along with the aspect of why working as an in-house counsel is better, the challenges that in-house counsel faces, related career prospects, skills required to be an in-house counsel and specific FAQs that law professionals must know in relation to the career opportunities as an in-house counsel in India. Introduction  The legal guardian of an Indian company, the person who helps the companies to sail their ship smoothly without facing any ..read more

This article has been written by Soumyadutta Shyam. This article discusses in detail the background of Khatri & Ors. v. State of Bihar & Ors. vis-a-vis free legal aid, the facts of the case, issues raised, arguments of the parties, the laws involved, the judgement and analysis of the case. It has been published by Rachit Garg. Introduction One of the principles of natural justice is “audi alteram partem” which translates into “hear the other side.” This denotes that all the parties to a trial ought to be given an equitable chance to present their case. Giving a fair chance to present t ..read more