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Decoding Legislation: Core Principles of Statutory Interpretation

Statutory interpretation ensures laws align with legislative intent while adapting to modern realities. Courts use the literal, golden, mischief, and purposive rules to balance strict textual reading with practical application, ensuring justice and legal certainty.

Kanika Dutt
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Mar 10
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Transferred Malice in Criminal Law: The Doctrine and Its Judicial Interpretation

The doctrine of transferred malice holds that intent to harm one person applies even if another is harmed instead. Recognized under Section 301 IPC (now Section 102 BNS), it ensures criminal liability despite unintended victims.

Anish Sinha
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Feb 12
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Intellectual Property as a Caste Atrocity: A Legal Breakthrough in Social Justice

The Supreme Court upheld the Bombay High Court’s ruling that intellectual property loss qualifies for compensation under the SC/ST Act. This landmark decision expands the definition of property, ensuring greater protection for marginalized scholars facing caste-based discrimination.

Anish Sinha
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Jan 31
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How are Evidence Appreciated and Admitted under Indian Law?
The appreciation and admissibility of evidence in India are governed by the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023. This study examines key principles, judicial interpretations, and challenges shaping the role of evidence in ensuring justice.
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What are the provisions for custody and arrest under BNSS and CrPC?
Custody, as a cornerstone of the criminal justice system, ensures accountability while balancing individual rights. This analysis examines custody provisions under BNSS and CrPC, exploring judicial safeguards, reforms, and challenges to prevent abuse and uphold justice.
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Case Study: Giriyappa & Anr. V. Kamalamma & Ors.

The Supreme Court in Giriyappa & Anr. v. Kamalamma & Ors. reaffirmed that Section 53A of the Transfer of Property Act requires strict compliance with statutory prerequisites, including a valid written contract, lawful possession, and willingness to perform obligations.
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What is the relationship between Freedom of Speech and Expression and the Right to Advertisement?
Advertising intersects with the right to freedom of speech, protected under Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution. Courts have ruled that commercial speech is fundamental, yet regulations must ensure ethical standards, consumer protection, and balanced freedoms.
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How does compelled speech in India navigate the intersection of media law and constitutional freedoms?
Compelled speech in India challenges the balance between freedom of expression under Article 19(1)(a) and state-imposed mandates. Courts cautiously limit such mandates to public interest under Article 19(2).
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