In this section, blogs on law are consolidated.
A practical guide for Advocates-on-Record on drafting a Special Leave Petition under Article 136 that survives the Supreme Court’s admission stage. This article explains the constitutional foundation of SLP jurisdiction, how leave is granted, how to frame Questions of Law and Grounds with precision, and the drafting discipline required to avoid common causes of dismissal.
Introduction The jurisprudence on anticipatory bail in India has undergone notable refinement as courts increasingly confront cases where allegations of rape or threats of prosecution for sexual offences appear to function as instruments of extortion, coercion or retaliation rather than as authentic assertions of victimisation. Although such misuse remains statistically limited, it raises serious doctrinal … Read more
This article provides a comprehensive guide to the law of reassessment under Sections 147–151 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, and explains how High Courts—especially the Delhi High Court—have been quashing Section 148 notices on grounds of limitation, invalid sanction, procedural lapses, and lack of jurisdiction. It offers a structured overview of the statutory framework, the reassessment procedure after the Finance Act 2021 & 2024, and landmark case law shaping today’s reassessment jurisprudence.
This article explains why leave to appeal to the Supreme Court under Article 136 is considered extraordinary. It traces the history, discretionary nature, and judicial principles that make the Special Leave Petition a unique constitutional safeguard against injustice
This article traces the historical evolution of the Supreme Court’s discretionary power of special leave under Article 136 — from the royal prerogative of the King-in-Council and Privy Council practice to the Government of India Act 1935, Constituent Assembly debates, and early Supreme Court jurisprudence. It explains how this extraordinary appellate jurisdiction developed as a constitutional safety valve to remedy grave injustice and address questions of law of public importance.
An affidavit in the Supreme Court of India is a solemn, verified declaration of facts forming the evidentiary foundation of petitions and applications. This guide explains the law, drafting requirements, verification standards, execution procedure, registry scrutiny, common defects, and key Supreme Court rulings governing affidavits under Order IX of the Supreme Court Rules, 2013.
Section 2 of the Uttar Pradesh Apartment Act, 2010 sets the foundation for when the Act becomes mandatory. It applies automatically to any building or cluster with four or more apartments—whether on freehold or leasehold land—and safeguards ownership, common areas, and governance rights of apartment owners. This post explains the scope, exclusions such as malls and multiplexes, application to mixed-use and leasehold projects, and the judicial principles shaping its interpretation.
A clear and structured commentary on Section 1 of the Uttar Pradesh Apartment (Promotion of Construction, Ownership and Maintenance) Act, 2010. This post explains the short title, territorial extent, commencement by notification, key judicial interpretations, and the practical impact on promoters, apartment owners, and associations, along with concise FAQs for quick reference.
This article provides a structured introduction to the Uttar Pradesh Apartment Act, 2010, explaining how the law shapes ownership, common areas, association governance, promoter obligations, and the rights of apartment owners across major urban centres like Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, Lucknow, and other cities. It also traces key judicial developments and underscores why a dedicated apartment law is essential for modern high-rise living.
Section 35(3) BNSS introduces a modern safeguard against unnecessary arrest by requiring police to issue a notice of appearance when custody is not needed. This article explains the legal rights, procedural protections, key Supreme Court rulings, and the practical steps you must follow after receiving such a notice, along with remedies against misuse.
The article stipulates the concepts and procedure of statuory default bail where the police is not able to file chargesheet within prescribed time of investigation and accused is in jail.
The Supreme Court’s 2025 ruling in Pradeep Kumar Kesarwani v. State of U.P. clarifies when High Courts can quash criminal proceedings under Section 482 CrPC and Section 528 BNSS. This article explains the Court’s structured four-step test, revisits the Bhajan Lal principles, and provides a practical, litigation-oriented guide for lawyers seeking quashing before the High Courts and Supreme Court.